Puente Hills Energy Recovery
2800 S Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601Plant Summary Information
Puente Hills Energy Recovery is ranked #3 out of 297 landfill gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Puente Hills Energy Recovery is comprised of 1 generator and generated 54.9 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.
| Plant Name | Puente Hills Energy Recovery |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Los Angeles County Sanitation |
| Location | Los Angeles County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1986 |
| Last Update | Mar 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 177.3 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 2.3 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,463 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 297 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #260 out of 1,501 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #2 out of 38 California Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Puente Hills Energy Recovery
Puente Hills Energy Recovery Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Puente Hills Energy Recovery (10472) |
| Plant Address | 2800 S Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601 |
| Utility | Los Angeles County Sanitation (11217) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.0233, -118.0241 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Mar 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1986 |
| Annual Generation | 177.3 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 | 88-544-000; '05-227-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Solid Waste Landfill (562212) |
| Sector | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Water Source | Municipality |
| 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 October 1986
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 50 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 45 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 45 MW |
| Minimum Load | 13 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1986 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| Energy Source | Landfill Gas |
| Startup Source | Waste/Other Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 12H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
| Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas | No |
Puente Hills Energy Recovery Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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