Altamont Gas Recovery
10840 Altamont Pass Road, Livermore, CA 94550Plant Summary Information
Altamont Gas Recovery is ranked #10 out of 38 landfill gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Altamont Gas Recovery is comprised of 2 generators and generated 13.3 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Altamont Gas Recovery |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | WM Renewable Energy LLC |
| Location | Alameda County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1969 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 42.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 780.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,124 out of 11,717 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #59 out of 299 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #531 out of 1,555 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #10 out of 38 California Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Altamont Gas Recovery
Altamont Gas Recovery Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Altamont Gas Recovery (50571) |
| Plant Address | 10840 Altamont Pass Road Livermore, CA 94550 |
| Utility | WM Renewable Energy LLC (54842) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 37.74931, -121.64987 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | March 1969 |
| Annual Generation | 42.1 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 | 87-436-000 |
| 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 | 22.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating March 1989
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PG&E |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PG&E |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Generator GEN2 Details Operating March 1989
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Combustion Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | PG&E |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | PG&E |
| Nameplate Capacity | 3 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.98 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.9 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 3.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | March 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Altamont Gas Recovery Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| #49 | Brunswick Landfill Gas | Lawrenceville, VA | 48.8 GWh |
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| #56 | MM West Covina | West Covina, CA | 43.3 GWh |
| #57 | Georgia LFG Pine Ridge Plant | Griffin, GA | 43.0 GWh |
| #58 | Lakeview Gas Recovery | Erie, PA | 42.6 GWh |
| #60 | Coopersville | Coopersville, MI | 42.0 GWh |
| #61 | Waste Management Arden LFGTE | Washington, PA | 42.0 GWh |
| #62 | West Camden | Camden, TN | 42.0 GWh |
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| #65 | Ridgeview | Whitelaw, WI | 40.3 GWh |
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| #68 | UNH 7.9 MW Plant | Durham, NH | 52.7 GWh |
| #69 | Deertrack Park Gas Recovery | Watertown, WI | 38.2 GWh |
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