Wadham Energy
6247 Myers Road, Williams, CA 95987Plant Summary Information
Wadham Energy is ranked #2 out of 8 agricultural by-products power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wadham Energy is comprised of 1 generator and generated 42.6 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Wadham Energy |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Wadham Energy LP |
| Location | Colusa County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 144.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #3,022 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #2 out of 8 Agricultural By-Products Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #304 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 2 California Agricultural By-Products Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Agricultural By-Products : 99.7% |
| Previous Operator |
Wadham Energy Ltd Partners (2013 to 2024) Wadham Energy LP (2025 to 2025) |
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Wadham Energy Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wadham Energy (50293) |
| Plant Address | 6247 Myers Road, Williams, CA 95987 |
| Utility | Wadham Energy LP (19946) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.1062, -122.1096 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 144.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Agricultural By-Products : 99.7% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 85-148-003 |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating March 1989
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | WADHAM _7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | WADHAM _7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 29.1 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 26.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 26.5 MW |
| Minimum Load | 15 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Agricultural By-Products |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Wadham Energy Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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