Encina Water Pollution Control

6200 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Plant Summary Information

Encina Water Pollution Control is ranked #20 out of 73 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Encina Water Pollution Control is comprised of 4 generators and generated 3.6 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.

Plant Name	Encina Water Pollution Control
Utility Name	Encina Joint Powers Authority
Location	San Diego County, CA
Initial Operation Date	November 2008
Last Update	May 2026
Annual Generation	14.3 GWh
Annual Consumption	179.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #5,755 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #20 out of 73 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #750 out of 1,606 California Power Plants
Ranked #12 out of 39 California Other Biomass Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Other Biomass Gas : 94.1% Natural Gas : 5.9%

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Encina Water Pollution Control Details

Summary Information
Plant Name	Encina Water Pollution Control (10026)
Plant Address	6200 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92011
Utility	Encina Joint Powers Authority (5901)
Latitude, Longitude	33.1165, -117.3215
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to May 2026
Initial Operation Date	November 2008
Annual Generation	14.3 GWh
Fuel Types	Other Biomass Gas : 94.1% Natural Gas : 5.9%

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	Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132)
Sector	Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Water Source	Municipality (wastewater)
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	San Diego Gas & Electric Co (16609) CA
Grid Voltage	12.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Local Distribution Company (LDC)	SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Generator EG10 Details Operating November 2008

Technology	Other Waste Biomass
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.8 MW
Winter Capacity	0.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	November 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy Source	Other Biomass Gas / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator EG20 Details Operating November 2008

Technology	Other Waste Biomass
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.8 MW
Winter Capacity	0.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	November 2008
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy Source	Other Biomass Gas / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator EG30 Details Operating January 2009

Technology	Other Waste Biomass
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.8 MW
Winter Capacity	0.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	January 2009
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy Source	Other Biomass Gas / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Generator EG40 Details Operating April 2009

Technology	Other Waste Biomass
Prime Mover	Internal Combustion Engine
Ownership	Single Owner
Nameplate Capacity	0.8 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.8
Summer Capacity	0.8 MW
Winter Capacity	0.8 MW
Minimum Load	0.6 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating

First Operation Date	April 2009
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Commercial Non-CHP (4)
Energy Source	Other Biomass Gas / Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	Yes
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Encina Water Pollution Control Plant Owners

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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