Summary of Electricity Activity in Fairfax County, VA
Summary of Fairfax County, VA Generation
Fairfax County, VA is ranked #836 out of 2,156 U.S. counties nationwide and #21 out of 79 Virginia counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 715.0 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 13.2 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Fairfax County, VA
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Annual Net Generation From non-biogenic municipal solid waste power
377.7 GWh
National Rank in Terms of non-biogenic municipal solid waste Net Electricity Generation
#2 /48 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of non-biogenic municipal solid waste Net Electricity Generation
#1 /2 Virginia Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Fairfax County, VA
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Fairfax County, VA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #21 / 79 | #836 / 2156 | 715.03 GWh | 13.19 M MMBtu |
| NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | #1 / 2 | #2 / 48 | 377.68 GWh | 7.01 M MMBtu |
| Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | #1 / 2 | #2 / 48 | 309.01 GWh | 5.74 M MMBtu |
| Landfill Gas | #9 / 13 | #125 / 233 | 19.33 GWh | 277.81 k MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #29 / 31 | #768 / 920 | 9.00 GWh | 163.15 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Fairfax County, VA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covanta Fairfax Energy | Covanta Fairfax Inc | 695.7 GWh | 12.9 M MMBtu | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.3% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.4% Natural Gas : 1.3% |
| I 95 Landfill Phase II | NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC | 19.3 GWh | 277.8 k MMBtu | Landfill Gas |
| I 95 Municipal Landfill Phase I | NextEra Renewable Fuels, LLC | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1398 | Alexandria city | 145.8 GWh | 2 |
| #292 | Charles County | 4.6 TWh | 6 |
| #1370 | District of Columbia | 162.4 GWh | 24 |
| #640 | Fauquier County | 1.3 TWh | 4 |
| #1602 | Howard County | 63.5 GWh | 25 |
| #291 | Loudoun County | 4.6 TWh | 2 |
| #800 | Montgomery County | 775.4 GWh | 18 |
| #174 | Prince George's County | 7.6 TWh | 37 |
| #446 | Prince William County | 2.5 TWh | 11 |
| #2063 | Stafford County | 2.1 GWh | 3 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Fairfax County, VA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #123 | Belle Haven, VA | 278.0 MWh | 1 |
| #20 | Lorton, VA | 715.0 GWh | 3 |