Sierra Pacific Burney Facility
36336 Highway 299 East, Burney, CA 96013Plant Summary Information
Sierra Pacific Burney Facility is ranked #10 out of 15 wood/wood waste solids power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sierra Pacific Burney Facility is comprised of 1 generator and generated 24.9 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Sierra Pacific Burney Facility |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Sierra Pacific Industries |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1986 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 95.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,554 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #65 out of 146 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #361 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 15 California Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Previous Operator |
Sierra Pacific Industries Inc (2013 to 2020) Sierra Pacific Industries (2021 to 2025) |
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Sierra Pacific Burney Facility Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sierra Pacific Burney Facility (50110) |
| Plant Address | 36336 Highway 299 East, Burney, CA 96013 |
| Utility | Sierra Pacific Industries (17164) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.8767, -121.7016 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 95.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 96--74-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Wood Product Manufacturing (321) |
| Sector | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Water Source | Well |
| Ash Impoundment | |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 1986
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | SPI-BURN_7_N003 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | SPI-BURN_7_N003 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 20 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 17.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
| Sector Name | Industrial CHP (7) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Sierra Pacific Burney Facility Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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