Ameresco Butte County
1023 Neal Rd, Paradise, CA 95954Plant Summary Information
Ameresco Butte County is ranked #24 out of 35 landfill gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ameresco Butte County is comprised of 1 generator and generated 3.8 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ameresco Butte County |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ameresco Butte County LLC |
| Location | Butte County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 14.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 171.0 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,716 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #161 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #745 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #24 out of 35 California Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ameresco Butte County
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Ameresco Butte County
Ameresco Butte County Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ameresco Butte County (57771) |
| Plant Address | 1023 Neal Rd, Paradise, CA 95954 |
| Utility | Ameresco Butte County LLC (57079) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.674, -121.73 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2014 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 14.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 12-274-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| 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 | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating February 2013
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | February 2013 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Ameresco Butte County Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
Power Plants with Similar Net Generation
Power plants with a similar annual net generation from Landfill Gas.
| Rank | Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| #151 | Geneva | Geneva, OH | 16.4 GWh |
| #152 | Dry Creek LFG to Energy Project | Eagle Point, OR | 16.3 GWh |
| #153 | MM Yolo Power | Woodland, CA | 16.2 GWh |
| #154 | Pinconning White Feather | Pinconning, MI | 16.1 GWh |
| #155 | Ameresco Jefferson City | Jefferson City, MO | 16.1 GWh |
| #156 | Ameresco Keller Canyon | Bay Point, CA | 15.8 GWh |
| #157 | Union Renewable Energy Facility | Enoree, SC | 15.7 GWh |
| #158 | Frey Farm Landfill | Conestoga, PA | 15.3 GWh |
| #159 | Sand Valley Power Station | Collinsville, AL | 15.0 GWh |
| #160 | Trail Ridge Landfill Gas Recovery | Baldwin, FL | 14.8 GWh |
| #162 | Tulsa LFG LLC | Sand Springs, OK | 14.7 GWh |
| #163 | Perdido | Pensacola, FL | 14.2 GWh |
| #164 | Ameresco Santa Cruz Energy | Watsonville, CA | 13.8 GWh |
| #165 | Greater New Bedford LFG Utiliz. Facility | New Bedford, MA | 13.4 GWh |
| #166 | Lanchester Generating Station | Narvon, PA | 13.4 GWh |
| #167 | CID Gas Recovery | Calumet City, IL | 13.3 GWh |
| #168 | Nashua Plant | Nashua, NH | 13.1 GWh |
| #169 | Wicomico | Salisbury, MD | 14.0 GWh |
| #170 | Rochelle Energy Center | Rochelle, IL | 13.1 GWh |
| #171 | Finley Buttes Landfill Gas | Boardman, OR | 13.0 GWh |
Nearby Power Plants
Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Ameresco Butte County.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2127 Harris Solar Project | Live Oak, CA | 1.5 GWh | 26.6 mi |
| Adapture CA2, LLC | Orland, CA | 3.2 GWh | 23.8 mi |
| Bucks Creek | Storrie, CA | 192.0 GWh | 26.9 mi |
| Butte College Main Campus Solar | Oroville, CA | 6.6 GWh | 4.9 mi |
| Cresta | Storrie, CA | 341.7 GWh | 20 mi |
| De Sabla | Magalia, CA | 20.7 GWh | 14.5 mi |
| Edward C Hyatt | Oroville, CA | 2.0 TWh | 15.6 mi |
| Enloe Medical - Chico | Chico, CA | 14.5 GWh | 7.9 mi |
| Forbestown | Forbestown, CA | 114.9 GWh | 25.5 mi |
| Forks of Butte Hydro Project | Magalia, CA | 58.2 GWh | 14.5 mi |
| Gridley Main | Gridley, CA | 1.4 GWh | 20.9 mi |
| Gridley Main Two | Gridley, CA | 3.6 GWh | 20.9 mi |
| Kelly Ridge | Oroville, CA | 69.1 GWh | 16.1 mi |
| Oroville Cogeneration, LLC | Oroville, CA | 115.6 MWh | 15.4 mi |
| Poe | Storrie, CA | 363.0 GWh | 14.2 mi |
| Rock Creek | Storrie, CA | 471.6 GWh | 25.9 mi |
| Sierra Nevada Brewing Co Hybrid | Chico, CA | 10.7 GWh | 5.7 mi |
| Thermalito | Oroville, CA | 302.3 GWh | 12.2 mi |
| Thermalito Diverson Dam | Oroville, CA | 10.3 GWh | 14 mi |
| Toadtown | Magalia, CA | 1.8 GWh | 16.8 mi |