Covanta Fairfax Energy
Covanta Fairfax Energy is a 124 MW biomass power plant in Fairfax County, Virginia, operated by Covanta Fairfax Inc. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside PJM. Its units entered service in 1990.
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
- 124 MW
- 98 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 1990
- EIA plant ID
- 50658
Where it is
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- County
- Fairfax County, Virginia
- Coordinates
- 38.695, -77.2411
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- Commercial Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Covanta Fairfax Inc
- Primary energy source
- Biomass
- Technologies
- Municipal Solid Waste
- Status
- Operating
Covanta Fairfax Energy: FAQ
- Where is Covanta Fairfax Energy?
- In Fairfax County, Virginia (VA). 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 Covanta Fairfax Energy?
- 124 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Covanta Fairfax Energy?
- EIA-860M names Covanta Fairfax Inc 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 Covanta Fairfax Energy LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Covanta Fairfax Inc 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 "Covanta Fairfax Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Covanta Fairfax Energy still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.