Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 1
6501 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33412Plant Summary Information
Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 1 is ranked #10 out of 56 non-biogenic municipal solid waste power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 1 is comprised of 1 generator and generated 90.3 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach Co |
| Location | Palm Beach County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 345.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 6.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,870 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #10 out of 56 NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #52 out of 334 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 9 Florida NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.8% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.9% |
| Previous Operator |
Solid Waste Auth of Palm Beach (2013 to 2014) Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach Co (2015 to 2025) |
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Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 1 (50071) |
| Plant Address | 6501 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33412 |
| Utility | Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach Co (17445) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 26.77139, -80.14194 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 345.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.8% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.9% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) |
| NAICS Code | Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators (562213) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 138.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating May 1989
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 62.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 50 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 50 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 1989 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Covanta Fairfax Energy | Lorton, VA | 653.3 GWh |
| #2 | Covanta Delaware Valley | Chester, PA | 570.0 GWh |
| #3 | SEMASS Resource Recovery | West Wareham, MA | 537.3 GWh |
| #4 | Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 2 | West Palm Beach, FL | 497.9 GWh |
| #5 | Covanta Essex Company | Newark, NJ | 471.9 GWh |
| #6 | Covanta Hempstead | Westbury, NY | 461.7 GWh |
| #7 | Wheelabrator South Broward | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 440.8 GWh |
| #8 | Wheelabrator Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | 429.7 GWh |
| #9 | Wheelabrator Westchester | Peekskill, NY | 377.7 GWh |
| #11 | Wheelabrator Baltimore Refuse | Baltimore, MD | 316.5 GWh |
| #12 | Lee County Solid Waste Energy | Fort Myers, FL | 314.6 GWh |
| #13 | Wheelabrator Falls | Morrisville, PA | 300.2 GWh |
| #14 | Covanta Haverhill | Haverhill, MA | 292.5 GWh |
| #15 | Union County Resource Recovery | Rahway, NJ | 290.5 GWh |
| #16 | Wheelabrator Millbury Facility | Millbury, MA | 288.1 GWh |
| #17 | H Power | Kapolei, HI | 272.6 GWh |
| #18 | Wheelabrator North Andover | North Andover, MA | 245.8 GWh |
| #19 | York County Resource Recovery | York, PA | 243.5 GWh |
| #20 | Montgomery County Resource Recovery | Dickerson, MD | 234.7 GWh |
| #21 | Covanta Hennepin Energy | Minneapolis, MN | 216.1 GWh |
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| Monarch | TBD, FL | 143.7 GWh | 29.6 mi |
| Okeelanta Cogeneration | South Bay, FL | 53.2 GWh | 39.7 mi |
| Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 2 | West Palm Beach, FL | 497.9 GWh | 0.1 mi |
| Pineapple | Port St Lucie, FL | 165.8 GWh | 42.6 mi |
| Pink Trial Solar Energy Center | Port St. Lucie, FL | 142.9 GWh | 43.9 mi |
| Riviera | Riviera Beach, FL | 7.5 TWh | 5.5 mi |
| Sabal Palm Solar Center | Loxahatchee, FL | 152.2 GWh | 13 mi |
| Silver Palm | TBD, FL | 156.4 GWh | 13 mi |
| St Lucie | Jensen Beach, FL | 15.1 TWh | 40.4 mi |
| Sundew | Port St Lucie, FL | 147.1 GWh | 42.2 mi |
| Sweetbay Solar Center | North of Indiantown, FL | 129.2 GWh | 28.6 mi |
| Treasure Coast Energy Center | Ft. Pierce, FL | 1.4 TWh | 44.7 mi |
| West County Energy Center | Loxahatchee, FL | 18.3 TWh | 15.2 mi |
| White Tail | TBD, FL | 170.7 GWh | 25.7 mi |