Nacogdoches Power is a 114 MW waste-to-energy power plant located in the United States, operated by Austin Energy since its commissioning in 2012. The facility generates electricity from waste materials, including biomass, contributing to renewable energy generation. It ranks as the 7th largest waste plant in the United States. With 114 MW, it represents 1.17% of the country's total waste capacity of 9,768 MW. The United States has 541 waste plants with a combined capacity of 9,768 MW. Compared to the largest waste plant, Covington Facility at 161 MW, Nacogdoches Power is approximately 70.8% the size. Waste-to-energy plants are an emerging part of the United States' energy landscape, helping to reduce landfill use while generating electricity. The facility is located in Texas, approximately 120 miles northeast of Austin, in a region with a growing focus on sustainable energy practices.
14 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,983. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,503 worldwide by installed capacity
- #7 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
14 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
Austin Energy operates 6 plants totalling 1,755 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 6,223 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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