SJ/SC WPCP

700 Los Esteros Road, San Jose, CA 95134

Plant Summary Information

SJ/SC WPCP is ranked #6 out of 77 other biomass gas power plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

SJ/SC WPCP is comprised of 4 generators and generated 26.6 GWh during the 3-month period between December 2023 to March 2024.

Plant NameSJ/SC WPCP
Utility NameSan Jose/Santa Clara Water P C
LocationSanta Clara County, CA
Initial Operation DateFebruary 1953
Last Update Mar 2024
Annual Generation 80.6 GWh
Annual Consumption 757.3 k MMBtu
Ranked #3,336 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #6 out of 77 Other Biomass Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #374 out of 1,501 California Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 37 California Other Biomass Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types Other Biomass Gas : 51.1% Natural Gas : 48.7%

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Monthly Net Generation for SJ/SC WPCP

SJ/SC WPCP Details

Summary Information
Plant NameSJ/SC WPCP (56080)
Plant Address700 Los Esteros Road San Jose, CA 95134
UtilitySan Jose/Santa Clara Water P C (16657)
Latitude, Longitude37.4344, -121.9464
Generation Dates on FileJan 2003 to Mar 2024
Initial Operation DateFebruary 1953
Annual Generation 80.6 GWh
Fuel Types Other Biomass Gas : 51.1% Natural Gas : 48.7%
 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration StatusNo
FERC Small Power Producer StatusNo
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator StatusNo
Regulatory Information
Regulatory StatusNon-Regulated
NERC RegionWECC
Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)
NAICS CodeSewage Treatment Facilities (22132)
Sector Commercial CHP (5)
Water SourceBay Area
Ash Impoundment No
Transmission / Distribution OwnerPacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage 115.00 kV
Energy StorageNo
 
Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name PACIFIC GAS
Natural Gas StorageNo

Generator EG4 Details Operating October 2020

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.2 MW
Winter Capacity3.2 MW
Minimum Load1.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2020
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Other Biomass Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceOBG / NG

Generator EG5 Details Operating October 2020

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.2 MW
Winter Capacity3.2 MW
Minimum Load1.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2020
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Other Biomass Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceOBG / NG

Generator EG6 Details Operating October 2020

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.2 MW
Winter Capacity3.2 MW
Minimum Load1.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2020
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Other Biomass Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceOBG / NG

Generator EG7 Details Operating October 2020

TechnologyNatural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Prime MoverInternal Combustion Engine
OwnershipSingle Owner
Nameplate Capacity3.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor0.8
Summer Capacity3.2 MW
Winter Capacity3.2 MW
Minimum Load1.8 MW
Uprate/Derate Completed No
StatusOperating
First Operation DateOctober 2020
Combined Heat & Power Yes
Sector NameCommercial CHP (5)
Topping Or BottomingT
Energy SourceNatural Gas / Other Biomass Gas / Distillate Fuel Oil
Solid Fuel Gasification No
Carbon Capture TechnologyNo
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load1H
Multiple FuelsYes
Cofire FuelsYes
Switch Between Oil And Natural GasNo
Multifuel Details
Cofire Energy SourceOBG / NG

SJ/SC WPCP Plant Owners

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