Auburn LFG Energy Facility

Auburn LFG Energy Facility is a 2 MW biomass power plant in Cayuga County, New York, operated by City of Auburn - (NY). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside NYISO. Its units entered service in 2010.

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
2.2 MW
2.2 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
2010
EIA plant ID
57636

Where it is

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County
Cayuga County, New York
Coordinates
42.9441, -76.5939
Balancing authority
NYIS
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
City of Auburn - (NY)
Primary energy source
Biomass
Technologies
Landfill Gas
Status
Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year

Every plant City of Auburn - (NY) reports to EIA →

Auburn LFG Energy Facility: FAQ

Where is Auburn LFG Energy Facility?
In Cayuga County, New York (NY). 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 Auburn LFG Energy Facility?
2 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Auburn LFG Energy Facility?
EIA-860M names City of Auburn - (NY) 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 Auburn LFG Energy Facility LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Auburn - (NY) 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 "Auburn LFG Energy Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Auburn LFG Energy Facility still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.