Akron WRF
2460 Akron Peninsula Rd, Akron, OH 44313Plant Summary Information
Akron WRF is ranked #37 out of 74 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Akron WRF is comprised of 3 generators and generated 2.0 GWh during the 3-month period between October 2024 to January 2025.
| Plant Name | Akron WRF |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Akron |
| Location | Summit County, OH |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Last Update | Jan 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 7.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 81.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,768 out of 11,979 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #37 out of 74 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #95 out of 189 Ohio Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 Ohio Other Biomass Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
| Previous Operator |
Akron City of (2013 to 2014) City of Akron (2015 to 2023) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Akron WRF
Akron WRF Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Akron WRF (58980) |
| Plant Address | 2460 Akron Peninsula Rd, Akron, OH 44313 |
| Utility | City of Akron (222) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.15333, -81.56889 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2014 to Jan 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Annual Generation | 7.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass 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 | Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Ohio Edison Co (13998) OH |
| Grid Voltage | 69.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 2G-1 Details Operating May 2014
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass 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 2G-2 Details Operating May 2014
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass 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 2G-3 Details Operating May 2014
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2014 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass 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 |
Akron WRF Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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