Summary of Electricity Activity in Fairfax County, VA
Summary of Fairfax County, VA Generation
Fairfax County, VA is ranked #790 out of 2,083 U.S. counties nationwide and #18 out of 79 Virginia counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 782.8 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 13.3 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Fairfax County, VA
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Annual Net Generation From non-biogenic municipal solid waste power
413.6 GWh
National Rank in Terms of non-biogenic municipal solid waste Net Electricity Generation
#3 /52 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of non-biogenic municipal solid waste Net Electricity Generation
#1 /3 Virginia Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Fairfax County, VA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #18 / 79 | #790 / 2083 | 782.75 GWh | 13.32 M MMBtu |
| NON-Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | #1 / 3 | #3 / 52 | 413.63 GWh | 7.08 M MMBtu |
| Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | #1 / 3 | #3 / 52 | 338.42 GWh | 5.79 M MMBtu |
| Landfill Gas | #9 / 16 | #124 / 250 | 24.80 GWh | 346.31 k MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #30 / 32 | #775 / 920 | 5.90 GWh | 100.91 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Fairfax County, VA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covanta Fairfax Energy | Covanta Fairfax Inc | 758.0 GWh | 13.0 M MMBtu | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 54.6% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 44.6% Natural Gas : 0.8% |
| I 95 Landfill Phase II | EPP Renewable Energy | 24.8 GWh | 346.3 k MMBtu | Landfill Gas |
| I 95 Municipal Landfill Phase I | EPP Renewable Energy | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1297 | Alexandria city | 158.4 GWh | 2 |
| #311 | Charles County | 4.3 TWh | 6 |
| #1242 | District of Columbia | 201.1 GWh | 18 |
| #675 | Fauquier County | 1.1 TWh | 4 |
| #1720 | Howard County | 20.6 GWh | 19 |
| #275 | Loudoun County | 5.0 TWh | 2 |
| #743 | Montgomery County | 889.4 GWh | 14 |
| #220 | Prince George's County | 6.4 TWh | 30 |
| #467 | Prince William County | 2.4 TWh | 10 |
| #1924 | Stafford County | 4.1 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2024
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Fairfax County, VA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #114 | Belle Haven, VA | 261.2 MWh | 1 |
| #18 | Lorton, VA | 782.8 GWh | 3 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2024