SEMASS Resource Recovery
141 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA 2576Plant Summary Information
SEMASS Resource Recovery is ranked #4 out of 59 non-biogenic municipal solid waste power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
SEMASS Resource Recovery is comprised of 2 generators and generated 146.9 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2024 to August 2024.
| Plant Name | SEMASS Resource Recovery |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | SEMASS Partnership |
| Location | Plymouth County, MA |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Last Update | Aug 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 567.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 11.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,153 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 59 NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 598 Massachusetts Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 5 Massachusetts NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.2% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.4% Natural Gas : 1.3% |
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Monthly Net Generation for SEMASS Resource Recovery
SEMASS Resource Recovery Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | SEMASS Resource Recovery (50290) |
| Plant Address | 141 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA 2576 |
| Utility | SEMASS Partnership (16929) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.8022, -70.7875 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | July 1988 |
| Annual Generation | 567.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.2% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.4% Natural Gas : 1.3% |
| 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 | NPCC |
| Balancing Authority | ISO New England Inc. (ISNE) |
| NAICS Code | Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators (562213) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | NSTAR Electric Company (54913) MA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | Algonquin Gas Transmission Company |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating July 1988
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SEMASS |
| Nameplate Capacity | 64.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 53.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 53.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 6 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1988 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating April 1993
| Technology | Municipal Solid Waste |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SEMASS |
| Nameplate Capacity | 34 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 26.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 9 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | April 1993 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Municipal Solid Waste / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
SEMASS Resource Recovery Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #10 | Wheelabrator Westchester | Peekskill, NY | 401.0 GWh |
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| #17 | Union County Resource Recovery | Rahway, NJ | 303.8 GWh |
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| #19 | York County Resource Recovery | York, PA | 249.9 GWh |
| #20 | Wheelabrator North Andover | North Andover, MA | 240.6 GWh |
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