Sumpter Energy Associates

26981 Elwell Road, Belleville, MI 48111

Plant Summary Information

Sumpter Energy Associates is ranked #22 out of 281 landfill gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Sumpter Energy Associates is comprised of 14 generators and generated 12.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Sumpter Energy Associates
Utility Name	NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC
Location	Wayne County, MI
Initial Operation Date	July 1992
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	52.5 GWh
Annual Consumption	823.9 k MMBtu
Ranked #4,150 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #22 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #103 out of 269 Michigan Power Plants
Ranked #3 out of 22 Michigan 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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Sumpter Energy Associates Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Sumpter Energy Associates (54536)
Plant Address	26981 Elwell Road, Belleville, MI 48111
Utility	NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC (57249)
Latitude, Longitude	42.10567, -83.49885
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	July 1992
Annual Generation	52.5 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	91-91-000
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Non-Regulated
NERC Region	RFC
Balancing Authority	Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. (MISO)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Water Source
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	DTE Electric Company (5109) MI
Grid Voltage	40.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator 0386 Details Operating July 1992

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	July 1992
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Landfill Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 0388 Details Operating July 1992

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	July 1992
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Landfill Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 0389 Details Operating July 1992

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	July 1992
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Landfill Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 0392 Details Operating July 1992

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	July 1992
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Landfill Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 0435 Details Operating July 1992

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	July 1992
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Landfill Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 0437 Details Operating July 1992

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	July 1992
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Landfill Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 0440 Details Operating July 1992

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	July 1992
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Landfill Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 0447 Details Operating July 1992

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	July 1992
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Landfill Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 0464 Details Operating July 1992

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	July 1992
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Landfill Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 0467 Details Operating July 1992

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	July 1992
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Landfill Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 0202 Details Operating July 1998

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	July 1998
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 0203 Details Operating July 1998

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	July 1998
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 0204 Details Operating July 1998

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	July 1998
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Landfill Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Generator 0205 Details Operating July 1998

Technology	Landfill Gas
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
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	July 1998
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	IPP Non-CHP (2)
Energy Source	Landfill Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	10M
Multiple Fuels	No

Sumpter Energy Associates Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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IKEA Canton Rooftop PV System	Canton, MI	264.0 MWh	15.5 mi
Monroe (MI)	Monroe, MI	15.8 TWh	16.8 mi
O'Shea Solar Farm	Detroit, MI	2.9 GWh	24.2 mi
Riverview Energy Systems	Riverview, MI	1.1 GWh	15.2 mi
Sumpter	Belleville, MI	290.9 GWh	4.6 mi
Superior	Superior Twp, MI	789.0 MWh	13.2 mi
Temperance Solar, LLC	Erie, MI	42.2 GWh	24.4 mi
University of Michigan	Ann Arbor, MI	232.3 GWh	17.1 mi
Warner Lambert	Ann Arbor, MI	24.2 GWh	17.1 mi
White Tail Solar	Milan, MI	99.0 GWh	8 mi
Wyandotte	Wyandotte, MI	110.0 MWh	19.4 mi