Salem Energy Systems LLC
335 W. Hanes Mill Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27105Plant Summary Information
Salem Energy Systems LLC is ranked #15 out of 15 landfill gas power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Salem Energy Systems LLC is comprised of 1 generator and generated 19.1 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Salem Energy Systems LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC |
| Location | Forsyth County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1996 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 76.0 MWh |
| Annual Consumption | 15.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #12,754 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #274 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #864 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #15 out of 15 North Carolina Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Salem Energy Systems LLC (2013 to 2024) NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC (2025 to 2025) |
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Salem Energy Systems LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Salem Energy Systems LLC (54984) |
| Plant Address | 335 W. Hanes Mill Rd., Winston-Salem, NC 27105 |
| Utility | NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC (57249) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.19124, -80.18346 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1996 |
| Annual Generation | 76.0 MWh |
| 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 | 94-161-000; 94-161-001 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (5416) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 12.40 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator UNT2 Details Operating November 2017
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | n/a |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | n/a |
| Nameplate Capacity | 4.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2017 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 |
Salem Energy Systems LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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