SJ/SC WPCP
700 Los Esteros Road, San Jose, CA 95134Plant Summary Information
SJ/SC WPCP is ranked #6 out of 72 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
SJ/SC WPCP is comprised of 4 generators and generated 21.0 GWh during the 3-month period between January 2025 to April 2025.
| Plant Name | SJ/SC WPCP |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | San Jose/Santa Clara Water P C |
| Location | Santa Clara County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1953 |
| Last Update | Apr 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 83.7 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 842.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,480 out of 12,299 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #6 out of 72 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #380 out of 1,566 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #5 out of 38 California Other Biomass Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas : 50.1% Natural Gas : 49.8% |
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Monthly Net Generation for SJ/SC WPCP
SJ/SC WPCP Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | SJ/SC WPCP (56080) |
| Plant Address | 700 Los Esteros Road, San Jose, CA 95134 |
| Utility | San Jose/Santa Clara Water P C (16657) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.4344, -121.9464 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2003 to Apr 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | February 1953 |
| Annual Generation | 83.7 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas : 50.1% Natural Gas : 49.8% |
| 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 CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Bay Area |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Pipeline Name | PACIFIC GAS |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator EG4 Details Operating October 2020
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 / NG |
|---|---|
Generator EG5 Details Operating October 2020
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 / NG |
|---|---|
Generator EG6 Details Operating October 2020
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 / NG |
|---|---|
Generator EG7 Details Operating October 2020
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.2 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 2020 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas / Natural Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil |
| 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 / NG |
|---|---|
SJ/SC WPCP Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| We couldn't locate any owners for this plant | |||
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