Riverbend Landfill
13469 SW Highway 18, McMinnville, OR 97128Plant Summary Information
Riverbend Landfill is ranked #4 out of 7 landfill gas power plants in Oregon in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Riverbend Landfill is comprised of 6 generators and generated 6.0 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Riverbend Landfill |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WM Renewable Energy LLC |
| Location | Yamhill County, OR |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2010 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 23.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 315.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,161 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #114 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #111 out of 275 Oregon Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 7 Oregon Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Riverbend Landfill
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Riverbend Landfill Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Riverbend Landfill (57019) |
| Plant Address | 13469 SW Highway 18, McMinnville, OR 97128 |
| Utility | WM Renewable Energy LLC (54842) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 45.1672, -123.2511 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2010 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2010 |
| Annual Generation | 23.5 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 | 353-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Bonneville Power Administration (BPAT) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of McMinnville - (OR) (12187) OR |
| Grid Voltage | 13.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Out of Service June 2010
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BPA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BPA |
| 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 | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | June 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 |
Generator GEN2 Details Out of Service June 2010
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BPA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BPA |
| 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 | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | June 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 |
Generator GEN3 Details Out of Service June 2010
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BPA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BPA |
| 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 | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | June 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 |
Generator GEN4 Details Out of Service June 2010
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BPA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BPA |
| 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 | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | June 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 |
Generator GEN5 Details Out of Service June 2010
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BPA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BPA |
| 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 | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | June 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 |
Generator GEN6 Details Out of Service June 2010
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BPA |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BPA |
| 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 | Out of Service |
| First Operation Date | June 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 |
Riverbend Landfill Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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