Omega Hills Gas Recovery
N 96 W 12730 County Line Road, Germantown, WI 53051Plant Summary Information
Omega Hills Gas Recovery is ranked #8 out of 290 landfill gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Omega Hills Gas Recovery is comprised of 4 generators and generated 19.2 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Omega Hills Gas Recovery |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WM Renewable Energy LLC |
| Location | Washington County, WI |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 81.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,459 out of 11,623 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 290 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #62 out of 218 Wisconsin Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 12 Wisconsin Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Omega Hills Gas Recovery
Omega Hills Gas Recovery Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Omega Hills Gas Recovery (50577) |
| Plant Address | N 96 W 12730 County Line Road, Germantown, WI 53051 |
| Utility | WM Renewable Energy LLC (54842) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.1922, -88.1597 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 1985 |
| Annual Generation | 81.6 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 | 85-493-000 |
| 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 | 3.1 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 | 3.1 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 September 2001
| 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 | 3.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | September 2001 |
| 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 GEN5 Details Operating September 2010
| 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 | 3.3 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 | September 2010 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Omega Hills Gas Recovery Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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