Green Knight Energy Center
2147 Pen Argyl Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072Plant Summary Information
Green Knight Energy Center is ranked #41 out of 299 landfill gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Green Knight Energy Center is comprised of 3 generators and generated 11.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Green Knight Energy Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Waste Management Inc |
| Location | Northampton County, PA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2001 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 44.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 997.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,033 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #41 out of 299 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #115 out of 231 Pennsylvania Power Plants | |
| Ranked #4 out of 22 Pennsylvania Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Green Knight Energy Center
Green Knight Energy Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Green Knight Energy Center (55765) |
| Plant Address | 2147 Pen Argyl Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 |
| Utility | Waste Management Inc (20183) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.8592, -75.2627 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2001 |
| Annual Generation | 44.0 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 | 00-19-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | RFC |
| Balancing Authority | PJM Interconnection, LLC (PJM) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Metropolitan Edison Co (12390) PA |
| Grid Voltage | 34.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator TG1 Details Operating February 2001
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2001 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator TG2 Details Operating February 2001
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2001 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator TG3 Details Operating February 2001
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2001 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Other Planned Modifications | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Green Knight Energy Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Knight Economic Development Corpor | 2147 Pen Argyl Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 | Generator TG1 | 100.00% |
| Green Knight Economic Development Corpor | 2147 Pen Argyl Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 | Generator TG2 | 100.00% |
| Green Knight Economic Development Corpor | 2147 Pen Argyl Road, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 | Generator TG3 | 100.00% |
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| #50 | Pioneer Crossing Energy, LLC | Birdsboro, PA | 41.1 GWh |
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