Ameresco Johnson Canyon
31400 Johnson Canyon, Gonzales, CA 93926Plant Summary Information
Ameresco Johnson Canyon is ranked #28 out of 35 landfill gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ameresco Johnson Canyon is comprised of 1 generator and generated 2.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ameresco Johnson Canyon |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Ameresco Johnson Canyon LLC |
| Location | Monterey County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2013 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 10.0 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 117.4 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,237 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #200 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #840 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #28 out of 35 California Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ameresco Johnson Canyon
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Ameresco Johnson Canyon
Ameresco Johnson Canyon Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ameresco Johnson Canyon (58397) |
| Plant Address | 31400 Johnson Canyon, Gonzales, CA 93926 |
| Utility | Ameresco Johnson Canyon LLC (58382) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.53417, -121.40861 |
| Generation Dates on File | May 2013 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | May 2013 |
| Annual Generation | 10.0 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| 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 | 12.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator ENG1 Details Operating May 2013
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.7 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | May 2013 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| 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 Johnson Canyon Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
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| #193 | Lake Gas Recovery | Northbrook, IL | 10.8 GWh |
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| #197 | CII Methane Management IV, LLC | Smithfield, NC | 10.5 GWh |
| #198 | GLRA Landfill | Lebanon, PA | 10.4 GWh |
| #199 | Mas Durham Power, LLC | Durham, NC | 10.2 GWh |
| #201 | North American - Erie Generating Station | Milan, OH | 10.0 GWh |
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| #204 | Marina Landfill Gas | Marina, CA | 9.5 GWh |
| #205 | White Street Renewables | Greensboro, NC | 15.6 GWh |
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