Covanta Lake County Energy
Covanta Lake County Energy is a 16 MW biomass power plant in Lake County, Florida, operated by Covanta Lake Inc. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 1990.
As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m
- Nameplate capacity
- 15.5 MW
- 12.5 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 1
- In service
- 1990
- EIA plant ID
- 50629
Where it is
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- County
- Lake County, Florida
- Coordinates
- 28.7402, -81.8892
- Balancing authority
- FPC
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Covanta Lake Inc
- Primary energy source
- Biomass
- Technologies
- Municipal Solid Waste
- Status
- Operating
Covanta Lake County Energy: FAQ
- Where is Covanta Lake County Energy?
- In Lake County, Florida (FL). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
- How big is Covanta Lake County Energy?
- 16 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Covanta Lake County Energy?
- EIA-860M names Covanta Lake Inc as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
- Is this the same as Covanta Lake County Energy LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Covanta Lake Inc here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Covanta Lake County Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Covanta Lake County Energy still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.