Wheelabrator Baltimore Refuse is a 64.5 MW waste-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Wheelabrator Environmental Systems since 1985. Ranked #37 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 64.5 MW represents 0.66% of the United States' total waste capacity of 9,768 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is the Covington Facility at 161 MW, making Wheelabrator Baltimore Refuse 2.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Brandon Shores (1,370.2 MW, Coal), Herbert A Wagner (1,058.5 MW, Coal), and Herbert A. Wagner Generating Station (922.5 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Maryland, approximately 40 km northeast of Washington, D.C.
41 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,675. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #12,075 worldwide by installed capacity
- #43 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
41 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
Wheelabrator Environmental Systems operates 16 plants totalling 694 MW
168 plants within 100 km, 42,905 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
Nearby Power Plants
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.