Hillsborough County Resource Recovery
350 Falkenburg Road N, Tampa, FL 33619Plant Summary Information
Hillsborough County Resource Recovery is ranked #22 out of 55 non-biogenic municipal solid waste power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Hillsborough County Resource Recovery is comprised of 2 generators and generated 52.8 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | Hillsborough County Resource Recovery |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Hillsborough County - (FL) |
| Location | Hillsborough County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1987 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 217.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.1 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,430 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #22 out of 55 NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #63 out of 332 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 9 Florida NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 55.0% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 45.0% |
| Previous Operator |
Hillsborough County (2013 to 2024) Hillsborough County - (FL) (2025 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Hillsborough County Resource Recovery
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Hillsborough County Resource Recovery
Hillsborough County Resource Recovery Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Hillsborough County Resource Recovery (50858) |
| Plant Address | 350 Falkenburg Road N, Tampa, FL 33619 |
| Utility | Hillsborough County - (FL) (8633) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 27.9549, -82.34047 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | April 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 217.0 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 | 83-405-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Tampa Electric Company (TEC) |
| NAICS Code | Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators (562213) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Tampa Electric Co (18454) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating April 1987
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 26 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26 MW |
| Minimum Load | 5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Stoker Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating June 2009
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 16 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 16 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2009 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Stoker Technology | No |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Hillsborough County Resource Recovery Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Wheelabrator Baltimore Refuse | Baltimore, MD | 313.4 GWh |
| #13 | Union County Resource Recovery | Rahway, NJ | 288.7 GWh |
| #14 | Wheelabrator Millbury Facility | Millbury, MA | 288.2 GWh |
| #15 | Covanta Haverhill | Haverhill, MA | 287.3 GWh |
| #16 | H Power | Kapolei, HI | 270.4 GWh |
| #17 | Wheelabrator Falls | Morrisville, PA | 260.0 GWh |
| #18 | Wheelabrator North Andover | North Andover, MA | 240.5 GWh |
| #19 | York County Resource Recovery | York, PA | 236.6 GWh |
| #20 | Montgomery County Resource Recovery | Dickerson, MD | 229.0 GWh |
| #21 | Pinellas County Resource Recovery | St. Petersburg, FL | 222.5 GWh |
| #23 | Reworld Plymouth LLC | Conshohocken, PA | 205.5 GWh |
| #24 | Huntington Resource Recovery Facility | East Northport, NY | 198.0 GWh |
| #25 | Covanta Hennepin Energy | Minneapolis, MN | 194.9 GWh |
| #26 | Pasco Cnty Solid Waste Resource Recovery | Spring Hill, FL | 186.1 GWh |
| #27 | Wheelabrator Saugus | Saugus, MA | 180.5 GWh |
| #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 |
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