Covanta Bristol Energy

170 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT 6010

Plant Summary Information

Covanta Bristol Energy is ranked #37 out of 57 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 26.0 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.

Plant NameCovanta Bristol Energy
Utility NameCovanta Bristol Inc
LocationNaugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT
Initial Operation DateDecember 1987
Last Update Mar 2025
Annual Generation 108.5 GWh
Annual Consumption 2.3 M MMBtu
Ranked #3,173 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #37 out of 57 NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #17 out of 158 Connecticut Power Plants
Ranked #3 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

Covanta Bristol Energy Details

Summary Information
Plant NameCovanta Bristol Energy (50648)
Plant Address170 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT 6010
UtilityCovanta Bristol Inc (4474)
Latitude, Longitude41.6492, -72.9153
Generation Dates on FileJan 2001 to Mar 2025
Initial Operation DateDecember 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 StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusYes
FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number85-582-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionNPCC
Balancing AuthorityISO New England Inc. (ISNE)
NAICS CodeUtilities (22)
Sector IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water SourceMunicipality
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerConnecticut Light & Power Co (4176) CT
Grid Voltage 13.80 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name Algonquin Gas Transmission Company
Natural Gas StorageNo
Liquefied Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1987

TechnologyMunicipal Solid Waste
Prime MoverSteam Turbine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity16.3 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.9
Summer Capacity13.2 MW
Winter Capacity13.2 MW
Minimum Load0.5 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateDecember 1987
Combined Heat & Power No
Sector NameIPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy SourceMunicipal Solid Waste / Natural Gas
Startup SourceNatural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full LoadOVER
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsNo
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo

Covanta Bristol Energy Plant Owners

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