Covanta Niagara I, LLC
100 Energy Blvd & 56th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14304Plant Summary Information
Covanta Niagara I, LLC is ranked #31 out of 59 non-biogenic municipal solid waste power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Covanta Niagara I, LLC is comprised of 2 generators and generated 36.0 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2024 to February 2025.
| Plant Name | Covanta Niagara I, LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Covanta Energy of Niagara LP |
| Location | Niagara County, NY |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1980 |
| Last Update | Feb 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 177.9 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.7 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,505 out of 11,993 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #31 out of 59 NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #62 out of 833 New York Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 10 New York NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 50.7% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 41.5% Natural Gas : 7.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Covanta Niagara I, LLC
Covanta Niagara I, LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Covanta Niagara I, LLC (50472) |
| Plant Address | 100 Energy Blvd & 56th St, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 |
| Utility | Covanta Energy of Niagara LP (470) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 43.0839, -79.0056 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | August 1980 |
| Annual Generation | 177.9 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 50.7% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 41.5% Natural Gas : 7.8% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 82-83-003, 82-83-002 |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | New York Independent System Operator (NYIS) |
| NAICS Code | Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators (562213) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Niagara River & Municipality |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. (13573) NY |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | NATIONAL FUEL GAS SUPPLY CORPORATION |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating August 1980
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 18 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / MSW / WDS / OTH |
|---|---|
Generator GEN2 Details Operating August 1980
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 25 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 18 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | August 1980 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | B |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | NG / MSW / WDS / OTH |
|---|---|
Covanta Niagara I, LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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