Western Berks
455 Poplar Neck Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508Plant Summary Information
Western Berks is ranked #14 out of 22 landfill gas power plants in Pennsylvania in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Western Berks is comprised of 2 generators and generated 4.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Western Berks |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC |
| Location | Berks County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2024 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 15.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 134.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,588 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #171 out of 274 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #155 out of 237 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 22 Pennsylvania Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Western Berks
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Western Berks Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Western Berks (68608) |
| Plant Address | 455 Poplar Neck Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508 |
| Utility | NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC (57249) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.30577, -75.99149 |
| Generation Dates on File | Mar 2024 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 15.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| 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 | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co (66101) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 13.20 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator UNIT1 Details Operating March 2024
| 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 | March 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator UNIT2 Details Operating March 2024
| 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 | March 2024 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Western Berks Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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