Covanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy
5301 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304Plant Summary Information
Covanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy is ranked #32 out of 56 non-biogenic municipal solid waste power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Covanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy is comprised of 2 generators and generated 36.3 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Covanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Covanta Alexandria/Arlington |
| Location | Alexandria city, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1987 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 145.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 3.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,073 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #32 out of 56 NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #61 out of 245 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 2 Virginia NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 55.0% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 45.0% |
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Covanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Covanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy (50663) |
| Plant Address | 5301 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304 |
| Utility | Covanta Alexandria/Arlington (4496) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.8014, -77.1288 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2002 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 145.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 55.0% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 45.0% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 85-142-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators (562213) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Virginia Electric & Power Co (19876) VA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 1987
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 14.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 14.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1987 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating October 1987
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 14.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 14.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 14.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1987 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Covanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #28 | Lancaster County Resource Recovery | Brainbridge, PA | 172.9 GWh |
| #29 | Reworld Niagara I | Niagara Falls, NY | 187.4 GWh |
| #30 | Pinellas County Resource Recovery | St. Petersburg, FL | 154.3 GWh |
| #31 | Camden Resource Recovery Facility | Camden, NJ | 158.2 GWh |
| #33 | Spokane Waste to Energy | Spokane, WA | 129.5 GWh |
| #34 | Red Wing | Red Wing, MN | 126.7 GWh |
| #35 | Reworld Babylon Inc | West Babylon, NY | 122.9 GWh |
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| #40 | Harrisburg Facility | Harrisburg, PA | 101.3 GWh |
| #41 | Wheelabrator Concord Facility | Concord, NH | 92.8 GWh |
| #42 | Regional Waste Systems | Portland, ME | 86.8 GWh |
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