Austin Gas Recovery
9900 Giles Rd, Austin, TX 78754Plant Summary Information
Austin Gas Recovery is ranked #1 out of 8 landfill gas power plants in Texas in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Austin Gas Recovery is comprised of 3 generators and generated 9.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Austin Gas Recovery |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WM Renewable Energy LLC |
| Location | Travis County, TX |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2007 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 37.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 477.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,228 out of 11,836 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #63 out of 299 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #498 out of 749 Texas Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 8 Texas Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Austin Gas Recovery
Austin Gas Recovery Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Austin Gas Recovery (56524) |
| Plant Address | 9900 Giles Rd, Austin, TX 78754 |
| Utility | WM Renewable Energy LLC (54842) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 30.3344, -97.6217 |
| Generation Dates on File | Oct 2007 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 2007 |
| Annual Generation | 37.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 08-40 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | TRE |
| Balancing Authority | Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Austin Energy (1015) TX |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 2007
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DG_SPRIN_4UNITS |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DG_SPRIN_4UNITS |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating October 2007
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DG_SPRIN_4UNITS |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DG_SPRIN_4UNITS |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating October 2007
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | DG_SPRIN_4UNITS |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | DG_SPRIN_4UNITS |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 2007 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Austin Gas Recovery Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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