1449th largest plant in California · 11524th nationally
North City - Landfill Gas Engine North is a biomass power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 1.6 MW.
| Plant Name | North City - Landfill Gas Engine North |
|---|---|
| Operator | City Of San Diego |
| City | San Diego |
| County | San Diego County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 92121 |
| Coordinates | 32.87782, -117.19779 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCEP | Landfill Gas | Landfill Gas | 1.6 MW | Out of Service | 2013 |
| 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.