Sonoma Central Landfill Phase II
500 Mecham Road, Petaluma, CA 94952Plant Summary Information
Sonoma Central Landfill Phase II is ranked #32 out of 38 landfill gas power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Sonoma Central Landfill Phase II is comprised of 4 generators and generated 1.7 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2023 to December 2023.
| Plant Name | Sonoma Central Landfill Phase II |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | County of Sonoma Dept of Trnsp |
| Location | Sonoma County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1996 |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Annual Generation | 6.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 113.6 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #7,066 out of 11,852 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #252 out of 299 Landfill Gas Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #986 out of 1,570 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #32 out of 38 California Landfill Gas Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Landfill Gas |
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Monthly Net Generation for Sonoma Central Landfill Phase II
Sonoma Central Landfill Phase II Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Sonoma Central Landfill Phase II (55753) |
| Plant Address | 500 Mecham Road, Petaluma, CA 94952 |
| Utility | County of Sonoma Dept of Trnsp (17412) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 38.3017, -122.7489 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2023 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1996 |
| Annual Generation | 6.6 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 | 02-1330-001 |
| 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 | Closed System/Radiator |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 60.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator P-21 Details Operating June 1996
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1996 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| 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 P-22 Details Operating June 1996
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1996 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| 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 P-23 Details Operating June 1996
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1996 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| 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 P-24 Details Operating June 1996
| Technology | Landfill Gas |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 0.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.8 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.7 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.4 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1996 |
|---|---|
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Commercial Non-CHP (4) |
| 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 |
Sonoma Central Landfill Phase II Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon Solar | American Canyon, CA | 6.6 GWh | 30.6 mi |
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| SFDK Solar | Vallejo, CA | 10.0 GWh | 30.4 mi |
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| Sonoma Central Landfill Phase I | Petaluma, CA | 8.1 GWh | 0 mi |
| Soscol Ferry Solar | Napa, CA | 4.3 GWh | 26.1 mi |
| Stage Gulch Solar | Petaluma, CA | 1.6 GWh | 12.6 mi |
| Waste Mangement Redwood LFGTE | Novato, CA | 5.9 GWh | 13.9 mi |
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