Plant No 1 Orange County
10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708Plant Summary Information
Plant No 1 Orange County is ranked #9 out of 74 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Plant No 1 Orange County is comprised of 3 generators and generated 10.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Plant No 1 Orange County |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Orange County Sanitation Dist |
| Location | Orange County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1993 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 39.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 487.8 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #4,177 out of 11,835 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 74 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #538 out of 1,569 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #7 out of 37 California Other Biomass Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas : 80.7% Natural Gas : 19.3% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Plant No 1 Orange County
Plant No 1 Orange County Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Plant No 1 Orange County (50696) |
| Plant Address | 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 |
| Utility | Orange County Sanitation Dist (14155) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 33.6942, -117.9381 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1993 |
| Annual Generation | 39.3 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Other Biomass Gas : 80.7% Natural Gas : 19.3% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | Yes |
| FERC Cogeneration Docket Number | 87-519-000 |
| 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 | Solid Waste Landfill (562212) |
| Sector | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Water Source | Treated Waste Water |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Southern California Edison Co (17609) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 66.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
| Natural Gas Information | |
| Local Distribution Company (LDC) | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Natural Gas Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating June 1993
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1993 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Other Biomass Gas |
| 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 GEN2 Details Operating June 1993
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1993 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Other Biomass Gas |
| 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 GEN3 Details Operating June 1993
| Technology | Other Waste Biomass |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 2.5 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 2.4 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1.8 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1993 |
| Combined Heat & Power | Yes |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial CHP (5) |
| Topping Or Bottoming | T |
| Energy Source | Other Biomass Gas / Natural Gas |
| Startup Source | Natural Gas / Other Biomass Gas |
| 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 |
|---|---|
Plant No 1 Orange County Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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