Overview
Feather River Energy Center is a 47 MW gas-fired power plant in California, operated by Calpine Corp-Yuba City. It supplies electricity to the regional grid.
Feather River Energy Center is a gas-fired power generation facility located in California, United States. With a capacity of 47 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the US power generation sector. The plant is owned and operated by Calpine Corp-Yuba City and is currently operational. The facility operates on natural gas, a fuel with lower CO2 emissions compared to coal but still subject to environmental regulations. As a US-based plant, it must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its programs, including the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR, which set emission limits for SO2, NOx, and other pollutants. Feather River Energy Center plays a role in meeting local electricity demand in the Yuba City area. Its gas-fired generation provides flexibility to the grid, complementing renewable sources. The plant's environmental impact is relatively modest due to its size, but it still contributes to regional air quality considerations.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired operation produces lower CO2 emissions per MWh than coal, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in California subjects it to state-level emissions regulations, including the California Air Resources Board (CARB) rules. The 47 MW capacity indicates a relatively small environmental footprint, but proximity to populated areas may raise local air quality concerns.
Frequently asked questions
Feather River Energy Center is located in Yuba City, California, United States, near the Feather River.
Feather River Energy Center has a capacity of 47 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by Calpine Corp-Yuba City, a subsidiary of Calpine Corporation.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program and CSAPR, which regulate SO2, NOx, and other emissions.
As a gas-fired plant, it provides flexible generation to meet peak demand and support grid stability in the Yuba City area.