Metro Gas Recovery
10712 South 124th Street, Franklin, WI 53132Plant Summary Information
Metro Gas Recovery is ranked #37 out of 281 landfill gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Metro Gas Recovery is comprised of 6 generators and generated 10.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Metro Gas Recovery |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WM Renewable Energy LLC |
| Location | Milwaukee County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 41.2 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 669.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,436 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #37 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #84 out of 260 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 13 Wisconsin Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Metro Gas Recovery Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Metro Gas Recovery (50576) |
| Plant Address | 10712 South 124th Street, Franklin, WI 53132 |
| Utility | WM Renewable Energy LLC (54842) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 42.85056, -88.06972 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 41.2 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 | 85-492-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Wisconsin Electric Power Co (20847) WI |
| Grid Voltage | 25.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 1985
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating December 1985
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating February 2000
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2000 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN4 Details Operating February 2000
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2000 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN5 Details Operating February 2000
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2000 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN6 Details Operating February 2000
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WE |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WE |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | February 2000 |
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Metro Gas Recovery Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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