York County Resource Recovery
2651 Blackbridge Road, York, PA 17406Plant Summary Information
York County Resource Recovery is ranked #19 out of 55 non-biogenic municipal solid waste power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
York County Resource Recovery is comprised of 1 generator and generated 58.9 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.
| Plant Name | York County Resource Recovery |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | York County Solid W & R Auth - (PA) |
| Location | York County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1989 |
| Last Update | May 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 236.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 4.2 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,335 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #19 out of 55 NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #59 out of 250 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #3 out of 6 Pennsylvania NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 53.8% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.0% Natural Gas : 2.2% |
| Previous Operator |
York County Solid W & R Auth (2013 to 2024) York County Solid W & R Auth - (PA) (2025 to 2025) |
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York County Resource Recovery Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | York County Resource Recovery (50215) |
| Plant Address | 2651 Blackbridge Road, York, PA 17406 |
| Utility | York County Solid W & R Auth - (PA) (21128) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.0017, -76.7183 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to May 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 236.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 53.8% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.0% Natural Gas : 2.2% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 86-920-002 |
| 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 | The York Water Company |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Metropolitan Edison Co (12390) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating November 1989
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 36.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 30 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 30 MW |
| Minimum Load | 11.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1989 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
York County Resource Recovery Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Wheelabrator Westchester | Peekskill, NY | 389.1 GWh |
| #10 | Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 1 | West Palm Beach, FL | 346.1 GWh |
| #11 | Lee County Solid Waste Energy | Fort Myers, FL | 315.4 GWh |
| #12 | Wheelabrator Baltimore Refuse | Baltimore, MD | 313.4 GWh |
| #13 | Union County Resource Recovery | Rahway, NJ | 288.7 GWh |
| #14 | Wheelabrator Millbury Facility | Millbury, MA | 288.2 GWh |
| #15 | Covanta Haverhill | Haverhill, MA | 287.3 GWh |
| #16 | H Power | Kapolei, HI | 270.4 GWh |
| #17 | Wheelabrator Falls | Morrisville, PA | 260.0 GWh |
| #18 | Wheelabrator North Andover | North Andover, MA | 240.5 GWh |
| #20 | Montgomery County Resource Recovery | Dickerson, MD | 229.0 GWh |
| #21 | Pinellas County Resource Recovery | St. Petersburg, FL | 222.5 GWh |
| #22 | Hillsborough County Resource Recovery | Tampa, FL | 217.0 GWh |
| #23 | Reworld Plymouth LLC | Conshohocken, PA | 205.5 GWh |
| #24 | Huntington Resource Recovery Facility | East Northport, NY | 198.0 GWh |
| #25 | Covanta Hennepin Energy | Minneapolis, MN | 194.9 GWh |
| #26 | Pasco Cnty Solid Waste Resource Recovery | Spring Hill, FL | 186.1 GWh |
| #27 | Wheelabrator Saugus | Saugus, MA | 180.5 GWh |
| #28 | Lancaster County Resource Recovery | Brainbridge, PA | 176.4 GWh |
| #29 | Onondaga County Resource Recovery | Jamesville, NY | 179.4 GWh |
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