Santa Barbara ReSource Center
144470 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117Plant Summary Information
Santa Barbara ReSource Center is ranked #28 out of 73 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Santa Barbara ReSource Center is comprised of 5 generators and generated 2.2 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Santa Barbara ReSource Center |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | County of Santa Barbara - (CA) |
| Location | Santa Barbara County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2021 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 8.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 353.5 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #6,646 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #28 out of 73 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #879 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #14 out of 39 California Other Biomass Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
| Previous Operators |
MSB Investors, LLC (2019 to 2023) County of Santa Barbara (2024 to 2024) County of Santa Barbara - (CA) (2025 to 2025) |
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Santa Barbara ReSource Center Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Santa Barbara ReSource Center (63094) |
| Plant Address | 144470 Calle Real, Goleta, CA 93117 |
| Utility | County of Santa Barbara - (CA) (62897) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.48218, -120.12349 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jun 2022 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 2021 |
| Annual Generation | 8.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | QF17-509-000 |
| 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 CHP (3) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 16.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator G100 Details Operating June 2021
| 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 | June 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas / Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | OBG |
|---|---|
Generator G200 Details Operating June 2021
| 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 | June 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas / Other Biomass Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | OBG |
|---|---|
Generator SOLAR Details Operating June 2021
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Photovoltaic |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | June 2021 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Energy Source | Solar |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Solar Details | |
| Fixed Tilt | Yes |
|---|---|
| Azimuth Angle | 180 |
| Tilt Angle | 15 |
| DC Net Capacity | 1 MW |
| Crystalline Silicon | Yes |
| Net Metering Agreement | Yes |
| Net Metering DC Capacity | 1 MW |
| Virtual Net Metering Agreement | No |
Generator SBAD1 Details Operating June 2022
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas / Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | OBG / LFG |
|---|---|
Generator SBAD2 Details Operating June 2022
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Wholly Owned by Other Entity |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.1 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.5 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 2022 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP CHP (3) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas / Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | OBG / LFG |
|---|---|
Santa Barbara ReSource Center Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara County | 130 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | Generator SBAD1 | 100.00% |
| Santa Barbara County | 130 E. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 | Generator SBAD2 | 100.00% |
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