Nelson Gardens Landfill Gas to Energy

Nelson Gardens Landfill Gas to Energy is a 4 MW biomass power plant in Bexar County, Texas, operated by Nelson Gardens Energy, LLC. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside ERCOT. Its units entered service in 2014.

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
4.4 MW
4.4 MW net summer
Generating units
4
In service
2014
EIA plant ID
59649

Where it is

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County
Bexar County, Texas
Coordinates
29.33, -98.66
Balancing authority
ERCO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Nelson Gardens Energy, LLC
Primary energy source
Biomass
Technologies
Landfill Gas
Status
Operating

Every plant Nelson Gardens Energy, LLC reports to EIA →

Nelson Gardens Landfill Gas to Energy: FAQ

Where is Nelson Gardens Landfill Gas to Energy?
In Bexar County, Texas (TX). 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 Nelson Gardens Landfill Gas to Energy?
4 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Nelson Gardens Landfill Gas to Energy?
EIA-860M names Nelson Gardens 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 Nelson Gardens Landfill Gas to Energy LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Nelson Gardens 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 "Nelson Gardens Landfill Gas to Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Nelson Gardens Landfill Gas to Energy still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.