748th largest plant in California · 5255th nationally
Blue Lake Power Llc is a biomass power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 13.8 MW.
| Plant Name | Blue Lake Power Llc |
|---|---|
| Operator | Blue Lake Power Llc |
| City | Blue Lake |
| County | Humboldt County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 95525 |
| Coordinates | 40.87860, -123.99420 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | Wood/Wood Waste | 13.8 MW | Out of Service | 1985 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator |
Biomass plants burn wood, agricultural waste, or methane from landfills to generate steam and electricity. They are considered carbon-neutral over long timescales when fuel is sustainably sourced, but they produce particulate emissions similar to coal.