Overview
Gas Utilization Facility is a 6.1 MW biomass power plant in San Diego, California, owned by the City of San Diego. It converts biogas into electricity, supporting local renewable energy goals.
Gas Utilization Facility is a biomass power plant located in San Diego, California, United States. With a capacity of 6.1 MW, it is a small-scale facility that utilizes biogas to generate electricity. The plant is owned by the City of San Diego and is currently operational. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a biomass plant, it benefits from renewable energy incentives and must comply with emission standards for criteria pollutants. The technology employed is typical for biogas-to-energy projects, which often use internal combustion engines or turbines. The Gas Utilization Facility plays a role in San Diego's renewable energy portfolio, converting waste gas from landfills or wastewater treatment into usable electricity. This helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and supports the city's sustainability initiatives. The plant's small scale allows it to serve local grid needs efficiently.
Environmental context
The plant's use of biogas as a fuel source reduces methane emissions that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. Located in an urban area, it contributes to local air quality management by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. The facility's small capacity minimizes its environmental footprint while providing renewable energy to the community.
Frequently asked questions
The Gas Utilization Facility is located in San Diego, California, United States, at coordinates 32.679200, -117.246700.
It is a biomass power plant that uses biogas to generate electricity.
The facility is owned by the City of San Diego.
Biomass power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and emission limits for pollutants like SOx and NOx. They may also qualify for renewable energy standards.
By converting biogas into electricity, the facility reduces methane emissions and provides a renewable energy source, supporting San Diego's sustainability goals.