PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/50658
EIA plant 50658
Lorton · Fairfax · VA
Covanta Fairfax Energy
Operated by Covanta Fairfax Inc
Published location
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38.695000, -77.241100
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60,956 MWh |
| 2 | 59,932 MWh |
| 3 | 53,698 MWh |
| 4 | 59,872 MWh |
| 5 | 63,316 MWh |
| 6 | 56,480 MWh |
| 7 | 47,136 MWh |
| 8 | 55,282 MWh |
| 9 | 52,416 MWh |
| 10 | 50,998 MWh |
| 11 | 30,744 MWh |
| 12 | 50,828 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Municipal Solid Waste | MSW | 62 | OP |
| GEN2 | Municipal Solid Waste | MSW | 62 | OP |
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EIA plant ID
50658
Sector
Commercial Non-CHP
Water source
Municipality
Data edition
2024-final