Green Knight Energy Center
2147 Pen Argyl Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072Plant Summary Information
Green Knight Energy Center is ranked #47 out of 292 landfill gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Green Knight Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 10.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Green Knight Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Waste Management Inc |
| Location | Northampton County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2001 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 41.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 924.9 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,208 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #47 out of 292 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #111 out of 242 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 22 Pennsylvania Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Green Knight Energy Center
Green Knight Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Green Knight Energy Center (55765) |
| Plant Address | 2147 Pen Argyl Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 |
| Utility | Waste Management Inc (20183) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.8592, -75.2627 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 41.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 00-19-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Metropolitan Edison Co (12390) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TG1 Details Operating February 2001
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator TG2 Details Operating February 2001
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator TG3 Details Operating February 2001
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2001 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Green Knight Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Knight Economic Development Corpor | 2147 Pen Argyl Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 | Generator TG1 | 100.00% |
| Green Knight Economic Development Corpor | 2147 Pen Argyl Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 | Generator TG2 | 100.00% |
| Green Knight Economic Development Corpor | 2147 Pen Argyl Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 | Generator TG3 | 100.00% |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| #45 | JBER Landfill Gas Power Plant | Anchorage, AK | 43.7 GWh |
| #46 | MM San Diego-Miramar | San Diego, CA | 46.1 GWh |
| #48 | Brunswick Landfill Gas | Lawrenceville, VA | 43.4 GWh |
| #49 | Colonie LFGTE Facility | Cohoes, NY | 40.9 GWh |
| #50 | JED Solid Waste Mgmt Renewable Energy | St. Cloud, FL | 40.6 GWh |
| #51 | MM West Covina | West Covina, CA | 39.9 GWh |
| #52 | Altamont Gas Recovery | Livermore, CA | 38.9 GWh |
| #53 | Waste Management Arden LFGTE | Washington, PA | 38.5 GWh |
| #54 | Coffin Butte | Corvallis, OR | 38.4 GWh |
| #55 | West Camden | Camden, TN | 38.1 GWh |
| #56 | Lakeview Gas Recovery | Erie, PA | 37.7 GWh |
| #57 | Brevard | Cocoa, FL | 37.2 GWh |
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