Ameresco Santa Cruz Energy
1231 Buena Vista Road, Watsonville, CA 95076Plant Summary Information
Ameresco Santa Cruz Energy is ranked #25 out of 35 landfill gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Ameresco Santa Cruz Energy is comprised of 3 generators and generated 3.5 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Ameresco Santa Cruz Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | AMERESCO Santa Cruz Energy LLC |
| Location | Santa Cruz County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 13.8 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 197.7 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #5,795 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #164 out of 281 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #757 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #25 out of 35 California Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Ameresco Santa Cruz Energy
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Ameresco Santa Cruz Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Ameresco Santa Cruz Energy (56428) |
| Plant Address | 1231 Buena Vista Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 |
| Utility | AMERESCO Santa Cruz Energy LLC (54814) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.9178, -121.8156 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2006 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | January 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 13.8 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 | 06-29-000 |
| 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 | 21.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator Unit1 Details Operating January 2006
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2006 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Generator Unit2 Details Operating January 2006
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2006 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Generator Unit3 Details Operating January 2006
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | January 2006 |
|---|---|
| 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 Santa Cruz Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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