Sarasota County LFGTE Facility
4034 Knights Trail Road, Nokomis, FL 34275Plant Summary Information
Sarasota County LFGTE Facility is ranked #3 out of 13 landfill gas power plants in Florida in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sarasota County LFGTE Facility is comprised of 4 generators and generated 8.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Sarasota County LFGTE Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Landfill Energy Systems Florida |
| Location | Sarasota County, FL |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2015 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 35.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 428.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,648 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #57 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #265 out of 332 Florida Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 13 Florida Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sarasota County LFGTE Facility
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Sarasota County LFGTE Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sarasota County LFGTE Facility (59686) |
| Plant Address | 4034 Knights Trail Road, Nokomis, FL 34275 |
| Utility | Landfill Energy Systems Florida (59458) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 27.203, -82.387 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2015 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2015 |
| Annual Generation | 35.0 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 | 14-827-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | well |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Florida Power & Light Co (6452) FL |
| Grid Voltage | 13.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator LESF1 Details Operating February 2015
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2015 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator LESF2 Details Operating February 2015
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2015 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator LESF3 Details Operating February 2015
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2015 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator LESF4 Details Operating November 2019
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Sarasota County LFGTE Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Landfill Gas.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #47 | Pioneer Crossing Energy, LLC | Birdsboro, PA | 38.0 GWh |
| #48 | Charles City | Providence Forge, VA | 40.4 GWh |
| #49 | Coopersville | Coopersville, MI | 37.9 GWh |
| #50 | Chaffee Gas Recovery | Chaffee, NY | 37.4 GWh |
| #51 | Waste Management Bethel LFGTE | Hampton, VA | 37.3 GWh |
| #52 | Ridgeview | Whitelaw, WI | 37.3 GWh |
| #53 | JED Solid Waste Mgmt Renewable Energy | St. Cloud, FL | 37.1 GWh |
| #54 | Waste Management Arden LFGTE | Washington, PA | 36.4 GWh |
| #55 | MM San Diego-Miramar | San Diego, CA | 39.6 GWh |
| #56 | Trans-Jordan Generating Station | South Jordan, UT | 35.2 GWh |
| #58 | Kiefer Landfill | Sloughhouse, CA | 34.6 GWh |
| #59 | Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery | Heiskell, TN | 34.0 GWh |
| #60 | West Camden | Camden, TN | 33.6 GWh |
| #61 | LRI LFGTE Facility | Graham, WA | 33.2 GWh |
| #62 | Suburban Landfill Gas Recovery | Glenford, OH | 32.9 GWh |
| #63 | Seneca Energy | Seneca Falls, NY | 32.9 GWh |
| #64 | Hyland LFGTE Facility | Angelica, NY | 32.8 GWh |
| #65 | Ameresco Vasco Road | Livermore, CA | 32.7 GWh |
| #66 | Modern Innovative Energy LLC | Youngstown, NY | 32.7 GWh |
| #67 | Lakeview Gas Recovery | Erie, PA | 32.6 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Bullfrog Creek Solar | Wimauma, FL | 161.2 GWh | 32.1 mi |
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| Hawthorne Creek | TBD, FL | 164.9 GWh | 34.6 mi |
| Hog Bay | TBD, FL | 189.1 GWh | 35.2 mi |
| Little Manatee River Solar | Ruskin, FL | 105.3 GWh | 33.8 mi |
| Long Branch Solar | Parrish, FL | 46.2 GWh | 32.1 mi |
| Long Creek | TBD, FL | 178.2 GWh | 22.6 mi |
| Manatee | Parrish, FL | 7.2 TWh | 27.9 mi |
| Manatee Solar Energy Center | Parrish, FL | 93.0 GWh | 28 mi |
| Riverside Solar | Ruskin, FL | 114.2 GWh | 33.6 mi |
| Sambucus | Myakka City, FL | 183.4 GWh | 26.1 mi |
| Southfork Solar | Parrish, FL | 167.9 GWh | 28.3 mi |
| Three Creeks | Parrish, FL | 190.4 GWh | 27.1 mi |
| Tropicana Products Bradenton | Bradenton, FL | 195.4 GWh | 21.8 mi |
| Vandolah Power Station | Wauchula, FL | 781.0 GWh | 36 mi |
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