Overview
Buena Vista Biomass Power is a 22.5 MW biomass power plant located in California, United States. It operates using waste as its primary fuel source.
Buena Vista Biomass Power is a biomass power plant located in California, United States, with a capacity of 22.5 MW. The facility is owned by Buena Vista Biomass LLC and is currently operational, contributing to the state's renewable energy portfolio. The plant utilizes waste as its primary fuel, converting it into electricity. As a biomass facility, it operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and associated standards for emissions. Biomass power plants in the US are subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and may participate in renewable energy certificate programs. The facility plays a role in California's renewable energy generation, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and manage waste streams. Its location in California aligns with state policies promoting renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces landfill disposal and associated methane emissions, but combustion still produces CO2 and other pollutants. Its location in California subjects it to stringent state air quality regulations, including those from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The facility's moderate capacity of 22.5 MW places it in the small-to-medium scale for biomass power plants.
Frequently asked questions
Buena Vista Biomass Power is located in California, United States, at coordinates 38.2778, -120.9136.
The plant has a capacity of 22.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale biomass power facility.
The plant uses waste as its primary fuel, converting it into electricity through biomass combustion.
Biomass power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for emissions. State-level regulations, such as those from the California Air Resources Board, may also apply.
By generating electricity from waste biomass, the plant helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports California's renewable energy goals.