Gaston County Renewable Energy Center
3150 Philadelphia Church Road, Dallas, NC 28034Plant Summary Information
Gaston County Renewable Energy Center is ranked #8 out of 18 landfill gas power plants in North Carolina in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Gaston County Renewable Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 5.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Gaston County Renewable Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Gaston County Solid Waste and Recycling Division |
| Location | Gaston County, NC |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 21.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 297.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,006 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #152 out of 299 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #149 out of 862 North Carolina Power Plants | |
| Ranked #8 out of 18 North Carolina Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Gaston County Renewable Energy Center
Gaston County Renewable Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Gaston County Renewable Energy Center (61758) |
| Plant Address | 3150 Philadelphia Church Road, Dallas, NC 28034 |
| Utility | Gaston County Solid Waste and Recycling Division (61382) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.3857, -81.172 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2017 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2011 |
| Annual Generation | 21.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill 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 | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas (DUK) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | NA |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Rutherford Elec Member Corp (16496) NC |
| Grid Voltage | 13.80 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 2011
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2011 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating June 2011
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2011 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN3 Details Operating June 2011
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2011 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Gaston County Renewable Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Landfill Gas.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #142 | Millersville LFG | Severn, MD | 22.1 GWh |
| #143 | Westside Landfill Gas Recovery | Aledo, TX | 22.0 GWh |
| #144 | Five Oaks Gas Recovery | Taylorville, IL | 21.9 GWh |
| #145 | Oak Ridge LFGTE | Logansport, IN | 21.7 GWh |
| #146 | Eagle Valley (MI) | Orion, MI | 21.6 GWh |
| #147 | Energy Developments, Hancock | Findlay, OH | 21.4 GWh |
| #148 | Cumberland County Solid Waste Complex | Millville, NJ | 21.4 GWh |
| #149 | Mesquite Creek LFGTE Project | New Braunfels, TX | 21.4 GWh |
| #150 | Terry Bundy Generating Station | Lincoln, NE | 118.5 GWh |
| #151 | Union Renewable Energy Facility | Enoree, SC | 21.1 GWh |
| #153 | Covel Gardens Gas Recovery | San Antonio, TX | 20.6 GWh |
| #154 | DADS Gas Recovery | Aurora, CO | 20.6 GWh |
| #155 | Oak Grove Power Producers | Arcadia, KS | 20.2 GWh |
| #156 | Spruce Ridge Gas Recovery | Glencoe, MN | 20.2 GWh |
| #157 | Greater New Bedford LFG Utiliz. Facility | New Bedford, MA | 19.9 GWh |
| #158 | BMW Manufacturing Co | Greer, SC | 31.7 GWh |
| #159 | Waste Management Crossroads LFGTE | Norridgewock, ME | 19.5 GWh |
| #160 | Geneva | Geneva, OH | 19.5 GWh |
| #161 | Lake Mills Gas Recovery | Lake Mills, IA | 19.2 GWh |
| #162 | Ameresco Santa Cruz Energy | Watsonville, CA | 18.8 GWh |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Auten Road Farm, LLC | Gastonia, NC | 9.6 GWh | 5.9 mi |
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| Cowans Ford | Stanley, NC | 136.5 GWh | 12.5 mi |
| DE Solar 1725 Drywall Dr | Mt. Holly, NC | 796.0 MWh | 10.7 mi |
| Freemont Solar Center LLC | Stanley, NC | 6.2 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| Gaston Memorial Hospital | Gastonia, NC | 39.0 MWh | 7.9 mi |
| Gaston Solar Power Plant | Cherryville Township, NC | 48.1 GWh | 4.9 mi |
| Gastonia Solar Center | Gastonia, NC | 8.1 GWh | 10.9 mi |
| Gastonia, Tulip Drive | Gastonia, NC | 26.0 MWh | 6.9 mi |
| Haynes Farm | Lincolnton, NC | 7.8 GWh | 10.3 mi |
| High Shoals Hydro (NC) | High Shoals, NC | 3.3 GWh | 1.7 mi |
| High Shoals PV1 | High Shoals, NC | 31.2 GWh | 2.8 mi |
| Lincoln Combustion | Stanley, NC | 3.4 GWh | 8.4 mi |
| Lincolnton High School | Lincolnton, NC | 21.0 MWh | 8.1 mi |
| Long Creek Waste Water Plant | Dallas, NC | 428.0 MWh | 5.4 mi |
| Maiden Community Center | Maiden, NC | 30.0 MWh | 13.4 mi |
| Mariposa Solar Center LLC | Stanley, NC | 9.1 GWh | 4.9 mi |
| McGuire | Huntersville, NC | 19.5 TWh | 13 mi |
| Mountain Island | Mount Holly, NC | 99.6 GWh | 11 mi |
| Reventure Park | Charlotte, NC | 22.4 GWh | 11.6 mi |