Wheelabrator Shasta
20811 Industry Rd, Anderson, CA 96007Plant Summary Information
Wheelabrator Shasta is ranked #11 out of 156 wood/wood waste solids power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Wheelabrator Shasta is comprised of 3 generators and generated 75.1 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.
| Plant Name | Wheelabrator Shasta |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Shasta Sustainable Resource Management, Inc. |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1987 |
| Last Update | Sep 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 284.4 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 5.9 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,023 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #11 out of 156 Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #188 out of 1,600 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 18 California Wood/Wood Waste Solids Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Previous Operator |
Wheelabrator Environmental Systems (2013 to 2020) Shasta Sustainable Resource Management, Inc. (2021 to 2024) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Wheelabrator Shasta
Wheelabrator Shasta Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Wheelabrator Shasta (50881) |
| Plant Address | 20811 Industry Rd, Anderson, CA 96007 |
| Utility | Shasta Sustainable Resource Management, Inc. (64579) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.42833, -122.27925 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Sep 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1987 |
| Annual Generation | 284.4 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 | 87-575-000 |
| 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 | Wells |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 115.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating October 1987
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / 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 | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / AB / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GEN2 Details Operating November 1987
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / 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 | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / AB / NG |
|---|---|
Generator GEN3 Details Operating November 1987
| Technology | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 18.3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.95 |
| Summer Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 18.8 MW |
| Minimum Load | 2 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1987 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Wood/Wood Waste Solids / 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 | Yes |
| Cofire Fuels | Yes |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
| Multifuel Details | |
| Cofire Energy Source | WDS / AB / NG |
|---|---|
Wheelabrator Shasta Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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