Santa Cruz Energy
604 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060Plant Summary Information
Santa Cruz Energy is ranked #31 out of 34 landfill gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Santa Cruz Energy is comprised of 1 generator and generated 1.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2024 to December 2024.
| Plant Name | Santa Cruz Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Santa Cruz Energy LLC |
| Location | Santa Cruz County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2009 |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 4.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 63.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #8,179 out of 12,332 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #245 out of 274 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,082 out of 1,530 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #31 out of 34 California Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Santa Cruz Energy
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Santa Cruz Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Santa Cruz Energy (57876) |
| Plant Address | 604 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 |
| Utility | Santa Cruz Energy LLC (57197) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 36.97333, -122.10556 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2011 to Dec 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | November 2009 |
| Annual Generation | 4.6 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 | 09-3912-000 |
| 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 | 16.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator UNT1 Details Operating November 2009
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 1.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.3 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | November 2009 |
| 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 | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Santa Cruz Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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