Power plants in Fairfax County, Virginia
4 operating power plants in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 133 MW of nameplate capacity, largest first. From EIA-860M, August 2026.
Largest power plants in Fairfax County
| # | Plant | MW | GWh, 2025 | Capacity factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covanta Fairfax EnergyMunicipal solid waste | 124 | 709 | 65.2% |
| 2 | Fairfax LandfillSolar | 5.0 | 0.0 | – |
| 3 | I 95 Landfill Phase IILandfill gas | 3.2 | 12.9 | 46.2% |
| 4 | Reston Town Center Solar 1Solar | 1.0 | 1.3 | – |
MW is the nameplate capacity of operating generators and batteries. Source: EIA-860M August 2026, published 2026-09-24, and EIA-923 2025. Page updated 2026-10-04. Data sources
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Other counties in Virginia
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