Wheelabrator Bridgeport
6 Howard Ave, Bridgeport, CT 6605Plant Summary Information
Wheelabrator Bridgeport is ranked #7 out of 57 non-biogenic municipal solid waste power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wheelabrator Bridgeport is comprised of 1 generator and generated 116.4 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2025 to February 2026.
| Plant Name | Wheelabrator Bridgeport |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wheelabrator Environmental Systems |
| Location | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 476.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 8.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,410 out of 12,637 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #7 out of 57 NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #8 out of 161 Connecticut Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 4 Connecticut NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 55.0% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 45.0% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wheelabrator Bridgeport
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Wheelabrator Bridgeport Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wheelabrator Bridgeport (50883) |
| Plant Address | 6 Howard Ave, Bridgeport, CT 6605 |
| Utility | Wheelabrator Environmental Systems (20541) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.1625, -73.2083 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 476.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 55.0% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 45.0% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 85-537-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | United Illuminating Co (19497) CT |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating July 1988
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 67 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 58 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 59 MW |
| Minimum Load | 10 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Wheelabrator Bridgeport Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Covanta Fairfax Energy | Lorton, VA | 696.0 GWh |
| #2 | Covanta Hempstead | Westbury, NY | 587.3 GWh |
| #3 | Covanta Delaware Valley | Chester, PA | 551.8 GWh |
| #4 | SEMASS Resource Recovery | West Wareham, MA | 556.4 GWh |
| #5 | Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 2 | West Palm Beach, FL | 521.5 GWh |
| #6 | Covanta Essex Company | Newark, NJ | 477.0 GWh |
| #8 | Wheelabrator South Broward | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 451.6 GWh |
| #9 | Wheelabrator Westchester | Peekskill, NY | 376.4 GWh |
| #10 | Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 1 | West Palm Beach, FL | 347.3 GWh |
| #11 | Wheelabrator Millbury Facility | Millbury, MA | 316.3 GWh |
| #12 | Lee County Solid Waste Energy | Fort Myers, FL | 313.1 GWh |
| #13 | Union County Resource Recovery | Rahway, NJ | 292.9 GWh |
| #14 | Wheelabrator Baltimore Refuse | Baltimore, MD | 287.3 GWh |
| #15 | H Power | Kapolei, HI | 290.6 GWh |
| #16 | Pinellas County Resource Recovery | St. Petersburg, FL | 282.6 GWh |
| #17 | Wheelabrator Falls | Morrisville, PA | 260.4 GWh |
| #18 | Wheelabrator North Andover | North Andover, MA | 235.9 GWh |
| #19 | Montgomery County Resource Recovery | Dickerson, MD | 234.7 GWh |
| #20 | York County Resource Recovery | York, PA | 228.2 GWh |
| #21 | Hillsborough County Resource Recovery | Tampa, FL | 215.3 GWh |
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