Where is Wheelabrator Saugus?

In Essex County, Massachusetts (MA). 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 Wheelabrator Saugus?

58 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Wheelabrator Saugus?

EIA-860M names Wheelabrator Environmental Systems 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 Wheelabrator Saugus LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Wheelabrator Environmental Systems 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 "Wheelabrator Saugus LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Wheelabrator Saugus still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Wheelabrator Saugus

Wheelabrator Saugus is a 58 MW biomass power plant in Essex County, Massachusetts, operated by Wheelabrator Environmental Systems. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside ISO New England. Its unit entered service in 1985.

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: 57.8 MW; 32.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 1985
EIA plant ID: 50880

Where it is

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County: Essex County, Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42.447, -70.9804
Balancing authority: ISNE
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Wheelabrator Environmental Systems
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Municipal Solid Waste
Status: Operating

Every plant Wheelabrator Environmental Systems reports to EIA →

Wheelabrator Saugus: FAQ

Where is Wheelabrator Saugus?: In Essex County, Massachusetts (MA). 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 Wheelabrator Saugus?: 58 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Wheelabrator Saugus?: EIA-860M names Wheelabrator Environmental Systems 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 Wheelabrator Saugus LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Wheelabrator Environmental Systems 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 "Wheelabrator Saugus LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Wheelabrator Saugus still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.