1572nd largest plant in California · 12057th nationally
Sb Water Reclamation Fuel Cell is a biomass power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 1.4 MW. It generates roughly 9.5k MWh per year — enough to power about 900 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 77% puts it in the middle range — running steadily but not full-time.
| Plant Name | Sb Water Reclamation Fuel Cell |
|---|---|
| Operator | San Bernardino Fuel Cell, Llc |
| City | San Bernardino |
| County | San Bernardino County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 92408 |
| Coordinates | 34.07559, -117.28734 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB19 | Other Waste Biomass | Other Biomass Gas | 1.4 MW | Operating | 2021 |
| 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.