Covanta Bristol Energy
170 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT 6010Plant Summary Information
Covanta Bristol Energy is ranked #36 out of 55 non-biogenic municipal solid waste power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Covanta Bristol Energy is comprised of 1 generator and generated 23.1 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Covanta Bristol Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Covanta Bristol Inc |
| Location | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 108.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,387 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #36 out of 55 NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #18 out of 168 Connecticut Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 4 Connecticut 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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Monthly Net Generation for Covanta Bristol Energy
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Covanta Bristol Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Covanta Bristol Energy (50648) |
| Plant Address | 170 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT 6010 |
| Utility | Covanta Bristol Inc (4474) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.6492, -72.9153 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 108.5 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 | 85-582-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Connecticut Light & Power Co (4176) CT |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | Algonquin Gas Transmission Company |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
| Liquefied Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1987
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 16.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 13.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 13.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Covanta Bristol Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Pasco Cnty Solid Waste Resource Recovery | Spring Hill, FL | 186.1 GWh |
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| #28 | Lancaster County Resource Recovery | Brainbridge, PA | 176.4 GWh |
| #29 | Onondaga County Resource Recovery | Jamesville, NY | 179.4 GWh |
| #30 | Camden Resource Recovery Facility | Camden, NJ | 160.7 GWh |
| #31 | Covanta Alexandria/Arlington Energy | Alexandria, VA | 144.8 GWh |
| #32 | Spokane Waste to Energy | Spokane, WA | 132.4 GWh |
| #33 | Reworld Niagara I | Niagara Falls, NY | 141.9 GWh |
| #34 | Red Wing | Red Wing, MN | 131.9 GWh |
| #35 | Reworld Babylon Inc | West Babylon, NY | 122.6 GWh |
| #37 | Covanta Southeastern Connecticut Company | Preston, CT | 108.5 GWh |
| #38 | Wheelabrator Lisbon | Lisbon, CT | 100.8 GWh |
| #39 | Wilmarth | Mankato, MN | 96.5 GWh |
| #40 | Harrisburg Facility | Harrisburg, PA | 100.7 GWh |
| #41 | Wheelabrator Concord Facility | Concord, NH | 93.5 GWh |
| #42 | Kent County Waste to Energy Facility | Grand Rapids, MI | 94.0 GWh |
| #43 | Regional Waste Systems | Portland, ME | 87.1 GWh |
| #44 | McKay Bay Facility | Tampa, FL | 86.2 GWh |
| #45 | Wheelabrator Gloucester LP | Westville, NJ | 84.6 GWh |
| #46 | Covanta Lake County Energy | Okahumpka, FL | 84.0 GWh |
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