Richmond Energy
1700 Darby Town Road, Henrico, VA 23231Plant Summary Information
Richmond Energy is ranked #8 out of 17 landfill gas power plants in Virginia in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Richmond Energy is comprised of 4 generators and generated 7.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Richmond Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Richmond Energy LLC |
| Location | Henrico County, VA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2012 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 33.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 440.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,498 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #69 out of 292 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #113 out of 227 Virginia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 17 Virginia Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Richmond Energy
Richmond Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Richmond Energy (57897) |
| Plant Address | 1700 Darby Town Road, Henrico, VA 23231 |
| Utility | Richmond Energy LLC (57259) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.50583, -77.37389 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 33.4 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 | 08-678-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Old Dominion Electric Coop (40229) |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator UNT1 Details Operating January 2012
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2012 |
| 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 |
Generator UNT2 Details Operating January 2012
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2012 |
| 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 |
Generator UNT3 Details Operating January 2012
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2012 |
| 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 |
Generator UNT4 Details Operating January 2012
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | January 2012 |
| 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 |
Richmond Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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