Brea Expansion Plant
1942 Valencia Ave, Brea, CA 92821Plant Summary Information
Brea Expansion Plant is ranked #1 out of 292 landfill gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Brea Expansion Plant is comprised of 5 generators and generated 61.2 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2024 to March 2025.
| Plant Name | Brea Expansion Plant |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Brea Power II |
| Location | Orange County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2012 |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 244.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.5 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,153 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1 out of 292 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #226 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 35 California Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Brea Expansion Plant
Brea Expansion Plant Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Brea Expansion Plant (58007) |
| Plant Address | 1942 Valencia Ave, Brea, CA 92821 |
| Utility | Brea Power II (57384) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.93202, -117.84023 |
| Generation Dates on File | Nov 2012 to Mar 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2012 |
| Annual Generation | 244.4 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 | QF12-418 |
| 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 | City Water |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 66.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator G1 Details Operating November 2012
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OLINDA_6_N009 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OLINDA_6_N009 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2012 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator G2 Details Operating November 2012
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OLINDA_6_N009 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OLINDA_6_N009 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2012 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator G3 Details Operating November 2012
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OLINDA_6_N009 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OLINDA_6_N009 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2012 |
| 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 | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator G4 Details Operating November 2012
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OLINDA_6_N009 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OLINDA_6_N009 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 6.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 6.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 6.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 3.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator G5 Details Operating November 2012
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combined Cycle Steam Part |
| Unit Code | CC1 |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Duct Burners | No |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | OLINDA_6_N009 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | OLINDA_6_N009 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 10.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 10 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 10 MW |
| Minimum Load | 4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 2012 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Brea Expansion Plant Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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