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Riverbend Landfill

Riverbend Landfill, located in McMinnville, Oregon, operates under the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) region. This facility utilizes internal combustion technology with an operating capacity of 4.8 MW, primarily generating power from biomass. The plant is managed by WM Renewable Energy, a subsidiary of Waste Management, and is classified as unregulated. The electricity produced is primarily purchased by McMinnville Water & Light, contributing to the local power supply while promoting renewable energy practices.

Tech Type:
Internal Combustion
Plant Operator:
WM Renewable Energy
Regulatory Status:
Unregulated
Owner:
WM Renewable Energy
NERC Region Code:
Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Power Control Area:
Bonneville Power Administration
Connected Utility:
Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Water Source:
0
Operating Capacity (MW):
4.8
Year First Unit in Service:
2010
Fuel Type:
Biomass
Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:
0
Energy Storage Duration (hours):
NA
Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):
null