1320th largest plant in California · 10066th nationally
Whittier Lfg Power Plant #1 is a biomass power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 2.2 MW.
| Plant Name | Whittier Lfg Power Plant #1 |
|---|---|
| Operator | J&a-Whittier Llc |
| City | Whittier |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 90602 |
| Coordinates | 33.97160, -118.04810 |
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 | 2006 |
| EN02 | Landfill Gas | Landfill Gas | 1.1 MW | Operating | 2010 |
| 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.