Buena Vista Energy LLC
7601 Byron Hot Springs Rd, Byron, CA 94514Plant Summary Information
Buena Vista Energy LLC is ranked #57 out of 110 wind farms in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Buena Vista Energy LLC generated 8.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Buena Vista Energy LLC |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Leeward Asset Management, LLC |
| Location | Contra Costa County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 89.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 309.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,368 out of 12,288 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #902 out of 1,353 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #371 out of 1,564 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #57 out of 110 California Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Previous Operator |
Infigen Asset Management LLC (2013 to 2014) Leeward Asset Management, LLC (2015 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Buena Vista Energy LLC
Buena Vista Energy LLC Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Buena Vista Energy LLC (56446) |
| Plant Address | 7601 Byron Hot Springs Rd, Byron, CA 94514 |
| Utility | Leeward Asset Management, LLC (50123) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.805, -121.6672 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2006 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2006 |
| Annual Generation | 89.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 86-391-001 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | Yes |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number | 07-26-000 |
| 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 | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | Yes |
Generator 1 Details Operating December 2006
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 38 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 38 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 38 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 2006 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
|---|---|
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 38 |
| Planned New Prime Mover | WT |
| Planned Energy Source | WND |
| Planned New Nameplate Capacity | 38 MW |
| Planned Repower | January 2026 |
| Other Planned Modifications | Yes |
| Other Modifications | December 2026 |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 38 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | MWT-1000 |
| Design Wind Speed | 13.6 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 1 - High Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 197 |
Buena Vista Energy LLC Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | |
|---|---|---|---|
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