World Power PlantsWorld Power Plants

CSL Gas Recovery11.2 MW Waste

Waste

CSL Gas Recovery is an 11.2 MW waste power plant in the United States, operated by WM Renewable Energy LLC since 1991. Ranked #205 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 11.2 MW represents 0.11% of the country's total waste capacity of 9,768 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is the Covington Facility at 161 MW, making CSL Gas Recovery 14.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include West County Energy Center (4263 MW, Gas) and Port Everglades (1352 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Florida, approximately 50 km from Fort Lauderdale.

Capacity
11.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1991

35 years old

Owner
WM Renewable Energy LLC
Location
26.2880°, -80.1665°

United States of America, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 26.288000, -80.166500
Open in Google Maps
Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
22.7 Kt
69 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
793.2 Kt
Over 35 years of operation
Past Retirement
2016
10 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
4.9K
cars per year
3.0K
homes per year
1.0M
trees to offset

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearHydro
Top Fuels

Waste as a Power Generation Energy Source: An Overview

Waste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative approach that transforms municipal solid waste into electricity and heat through various technological processes. As of now, there are approximately 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of around 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads the way with 541 plants generating 9.8 GW, followed by the United Kingdom with 329 plants at 1.9 GW, and Germany with 66 plants producing 1.6 GW. Other notable contributors include Spain and Belgium, with 15 and 8 plants respectively, though their capacities are comparatively lower.

See Incorrect or Missing Data?

Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.