Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery

Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery is a 5 MW biomass power plant in Anderson County, Tennessee, operated by WM Renewable Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here. Its units entered service between 1992 and 2011.

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
4.8 MW
4.8 MW net summer
Generating units
5
In service
1992–2011
EIA plant ID
50570

Where it is

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County
Anderson County, Tennessee
Coordinates
36.1172, -84.0317
Balancing authority
TVA
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
WM Renewable Energy LLC
Primary energy source
Biomass
Technologies
Landfill Gas
Status
Operating

Every plant WM Renewable Energy LLC reports to EIA →

Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery: FAQ

Where is Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery?
In Anderson County, Tennessee (TN). 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 Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery?
5 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery?
EIA-860M names WM Renewable Energy LLC 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 Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — WM Renewable Energy LLC 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 "Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Chestnut Ridge Gas Recovery still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.