1419th largest plant in California · 11275th nationally
Union Sanitary District Cogen is a biomass power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 1.8 MW.
| Plant Name | Union Sanitary District Cogen |
|---|---|
| Operator | Union Sanitary District |
| City | Union City |
| County | Alameda County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 94587 |
| Coordinates | 37.58963, -122.09072 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CG101 | Other Waste Biomass | Other Biomass Gas | 0.9 MW | Operating | 2015 |
| CG102 | Other Waste Biomass | Other Biomass Gas | 0.9 MW | Operating | 2015 |
| 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.