Southside Water Reclamation Plant

Southside Water Reclamation Plant is a 7 MW biomass power plant in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, operated by Albuquerque City of. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1987 and 2002.

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
6.6 MW
6.4 MW net summer
Generating units
4
In service
1987–2002
EIA plant ID
10339

Where it is

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County
Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Coordinates
35.0161, -106.6697
Balancing authority
PNM
Sector
IPP CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Albuquerque City of
Primary energy source
Biomass
Technologies
Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine, Other Waste Biomass
Status
Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Biomass 3 MW, Natural gas 3 MW. It is filed here under Biomass, the source with the most capacity.

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Southside Water Reclamation Plant: FAQ

Where is Southside Water Reclamation Plant?
In Bernalillo County, New Mexico (NM). 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 Southside Water Reclamation Plant?
7 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Southside Water Reclamation Plant?
EIA-860M names Albuquerque City of 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 Southside Water Reclamation Plant LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Albuquerque City of 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 "Southside Water Reclamation Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Southside Water Reclamation Plant still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.