Salt Lake Energy Systems
6030 W. California Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84104Plant Summary Information
Salt Lake Energy Systems is ranked #2 out of 3 landfill gas power plants in Utah in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Salt Lake Energy Systems is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Salt Lake Energy Systems |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC |
| Location | Salt Lake County, UT |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 12.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 186.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,900 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #177 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #67 out of 120 Utah Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 3 Utah Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Previous Operators |
LES Project Holdings LLC (2013 to 2020) EPP Renewable Energy (2021 to 2023) NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC (2024 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Salt Lake Energy Systems
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Salt Lake Energy Systems Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Salt Lake Energy Systems (56554) |
| Plant Address | 6030 W. California Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 |
| Utility | NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC (57249) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.7461, -112.0339 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2006 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 12.7 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 | 06-170 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | PacifiCorp - East (PACE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | PacifiCorp (14354) UT |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator Unit1 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
| 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 | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator Unit2 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator Unit3 Details Operating June 2006
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Jointly Owned |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Salt Lake Energy Systems Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| DTE Biomass | 425 S. Main St.Suite 201, Ann Arbor, MI 48107 | Generator Unit1 | 50.00% |
| LES Project Holdings LLC | 46280 Dylan Drive, Suite 200, Novi, MI 48377 | Generator Unit1 | 50.00% |
| DTE Biomass | 425 S. Main St.Suite 201, Ann Arbor, MI 48107 | Generator Unit2 | 50.00% |
| LES Project Holdings LLC | 46280 Dylan Drive, Suite 200, Novi, MI 48377 | Generator Unit2 | 50.00% |
| DTE Biomass | 425 S. Main St.Suite 201, Ann Arbor, MI 48107 | Generator Unit3 | 50.00% |
| LES Project Holdings LLC | 46280 Dylan Drive, Suite 200, Novi, MI 48377 | Generator Unit3 | 50.00% |
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