1663rd largest plant in California · 12583rd nationally
Santa Maria Lfg Power Plant is a biomass power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 1.1 MW.
| Plant Name | Santa Maria Lfg Power Plant |
|---|---|
| Operator | J&a-Santa Maria Llc |
| City | Santa Maria |
| County | Santa Barbara County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93454 |
| Coordinates | 34.95370, -120.41420 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN01 | Landfill Gas | Landfill Gas | 1.1 MW | Operating | 2008 |
| 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.