Covanta Essex Company
183 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 7105Plant Summary Information
Covanta Essex Company is ranked #7 out of 57 non-biogenic municipal solid waste power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Covanta Essex Company is comprised of 2 generators and generated 122.0 GWh during the 3-month period between April 2025 to July 2025.
| Plant Name | Covanta Essex Company |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Covanta Essex Company |
| Location | Essex County, NJ |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1990 |
| Last Update | Jul 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 456.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 10.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,424 out of 12,530 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 57 NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #13 out of 387 New Jersey Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 4 New Jersey 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 Essex Company
Covanta Essex Company Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Covanta Essex Company (10643) |
| Plant Address | 183 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 7105 |
| Utility | Covanta Essex Company (542) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.7376, -74.1255 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Jul 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1990 |
| Annual Generation | 456.0 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 | 85-206-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators (562213) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | Air Cooled Condensor |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Elec & Gas Co (15477) NJ |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating November 1990
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
|---|---|
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Stoker Technology | No |
| Other Combustion Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating November 1990
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1990 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Stoker Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Covanta Essex Company Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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| #9 | Wheelabrator Westchester | Peekskill, NY | 385.4 GWh |
| #10 | H Power | Kapolei, HI | 359.5 GWh |
| #11 | Pinellas County Resource Recovery | St. Petersburg, FL | 354.1 GWh |
| #12 | Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 1 | West Palm Beach, FL | 332.4 GWh |
| #13 | Wheelabrator Millbury Facility | Millbury, MA | 317.4 GWh |
| #14 | Wheelabrator Baltimore Refuse | Baltimore, MD | 299.5 GWh |
| #15 | Montgomery County Resource Recovery | Dickerson, MD | 299.8 GWh |
| #16 | Union County Resource Recovery | Rahway, NJ | 294.7 GWh |
| #17 | Lee County Solid Waste Energy | Fort Myers, FL | 282.9 GWh |
| #18 | Wheelabrator Falls | Morrisville, PA | 277.4 GWh |
| #19 | Wheelabrator Saugus | Saugus, MA | 235.3 GWh |
| #20 | Wheelabrator North Andover | North Andover, MA | 234.7 GWh |
| #21 | Covanta Haverhill | Haverhill, MA | 233.8 GWh |
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