ABEC #2 dba West-Star Dairy
26953 Riverside Street, Buttonwillow, CA 93206Plant Summary Information
ABEC #2 dba West-Star Dairy is ranked #33 out of 73 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
ABEC #2 dba West-Star Dairy is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | ABEC #2 dba West-Star Dairy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | ABEC #2 LLC |
| Location | Kern County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2018 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 8.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 112.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,935 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #33 out of 73 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #911 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #16 out of 39 California Other Biomass Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for ABEC #2 dba West-Star Dairy
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ABEC #2 dba West-Star Dairy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | ABEC #2 dba West-Star Dairy (61501) |
| Plant Address | 26953 Riverside Street, Buttonwillow, CA 93206 |
| Utility | ABEC #2 LLC (61105) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 35.47211, -119.43287 |
| Generation Dates on File | Feb 2018 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 8.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF17-1174-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | QF17-1174-000 |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating February 2018
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2018 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas |
| Startup Source | Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | No |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
ABEC #2 dba West-Star Dairy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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