Savannah River Site Biomass Cogen
Burma Rd., Aiken, SC 29808Plant Summary Information
Savannah River Site Biomass Cogen is ranked #50 out of 196 power plants in South Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Savannah River Site Biomass Cogen is comprised of 1 generator and generated 17.3 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Savannah River Site Biomass Cogen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ameresco |
| Location | Aiken County, SC |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2012 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 77.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.4 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,665 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #89 out of 156 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #50 out of 196 South Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #6 out of 8 South Carolina Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 92.6% Tire-derived Fuels : 7.2% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Savannah River Site Biomass Cogen
Savannah River Site Biomass Cogen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Savannah River Site Biomass Cogen (57138) |
| Plant Address | Burma Rd., Aiken, SC 29808 |
| Utility | Ameresco (56476) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.28333, -81.66667 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2012 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 77.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 92.6% Tire-derived Fuels : 7.2% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Dominion Energy South Carolina (SCEG) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP CHP (3) |
| Water Source | Savannah River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Dominion Energy South Carolina (17539) SC |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating January 2012
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 19 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / Tire-derived Fuels / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / TDF / DFO |
|---|---|
Savannah River Site Biomass Cogen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership |
|---|---|---|
| U S Department of Energy | 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585 | 100.00% |
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