4.6 MW Bio. Gas operating in Alameda, CA — California Independent System Operator
4.6 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Other Waste Biomass
Technology
2011
Operating Since
Coordinates
37.8258, -122.2961
County
Alameda, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | East Bay Municipal Util Dist | — | — |
| Owner(s) | East Bay Municipal Util Dist | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Power Generation Station (PGS) 2, located in Alameda County, California, is a 4.6 MW power plant fueled by other waste biomass (OBG). The plant began operating in 2011 and is operated by East Bay Municipal Utility District. It consists of a single generator utilizing "Other Waste Biomass" technology. PGS 2 operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region.
In the most recent year with available data, Power Generation Station (PGS) 2 generated 16,454 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 40.7%. The plant is a relatively small facility, ranking 9th out of 33 OBG plants in California and 21st out of 74 such plants nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
NERC Region
WECC
Balancing Authority
California Independent System Operator
Grid Voltage
12.5 kV
Regulatory Status
RE
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Commercial CHP
1.5K MWh
Latest Month
16.5K MWh
Annual Generation
40.7%
Capacity Factor
No financial data available for this plant.
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
OAK L_1_GTG1
Pricing Hub
TH_NP15_GEN-APND
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report