Covanta Fairfax Energy is a 124 MW waste-to-energy power plant located in the United States. Operated by Covanta Fairfax Inc, it has been in operation since 1990. The plant converts municipal solid waste into electricity, also utilizing gas as a secondary fuel. It ranks as the 4th largest waste plant in the United States, representing 1.27% of the country's total waste capacity of 9,768 MW. The U.S. has a total of 541 waste plants with a combined capacity of 1,386,385 MW. Compared to the largest waste plant, Covington Facility at 161 MW, Covanta Fairfax Energy is about 77% the size. Waste-to-energy facilities are increasingly important in the U.S. for managing waste and generating energy. They contribute to reducing landfill use and provide a renewable energy source. Covanta Fairfax Energy is located in Virginia, approximately 30 km from Washington, D.C.
36 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,902. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,153 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
36 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
Covanta Fairfax Inc operates 1 plants totalling 124 MW
99 plants within 100 km, 28,059 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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