Uwharrie Mountain Renewable
561 Landfill Road, Mt. Gilead, NC 27306Plant Summary Information
Uwharrie Mountain Renewable is ranked #2 out of 15 landfill gas power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Uwharrie Mountain Renewable is comprised of 6 generators and generated 8.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Uwharrie Mountain Renewable |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Uwharrie Mountain Renewable Energy, LLC |
| Location | Montgomery County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2014 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 32.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 384.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,787 out of 13,094 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #69 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #130 out of 876 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 15 North Carolina Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Uwharrie Mountain Renewable Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Uwharrie Mountain Renewable (58526) |
| Plant Address | 561 Landfill Road, Mt. Gilead, NC 27306 |
| Utility | Uwharrie Mountain Renewable Energy, LLC (58502) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.33297, -79.96494 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jul 2014 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 32.4 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 | 13-343-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Progress East (CPLE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | n/a |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Duke Energy Progress - (NC) (3046) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating July 2014
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | n/a |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | n/a |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2014 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating July 2014
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | n/a |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | n/a |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2014 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating July 2014
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | n/a |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | n/a |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2014 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating July 2014
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | n/a |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | n/a |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | July 2014 |
| 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 5 Details Operating July 2014
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | n/a |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | n/a |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2014 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator 6 Details Operating July 2014
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | n/a |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | n/a |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 2014 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Subcritical Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Uwharrie Mountain Renewable Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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