Richmond Energy is a 6.4 MW waste-to-energy plant in the United States, operated by Richmond Energy LLC since 2012. Ranked #274 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 6.4 MW represents 0.07% of the United States' total waste capacity of 9,769 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is Covington Facility at 161 MW, making Richmond Energy 25 times smaller. Nearby plants include Chesterfield (1,499.5 MW, Coal) and Doswell Energy Center (1,313 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Virginia, approximately 20 km south of Richmond.
14 years old
United States of America, North America
- 5,470. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #27,086 worldwide by installed capacity
- #451 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
14 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
Richmond Energy LLC operates 1 plants totalling 6 MW
54 plants within 100 km, 19,190 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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