Overview
Franklin Templeton San Mateo is a 1.1 MW gas power plant in California, USA, operated by Bloom Energy. It provides on-site power generation for the Franklin Templeton corporate campus.
Franklin Templeton San Mateo is a gas-fired power plant located in San Mateo, California, United States. With a capacity of 1.1 MW, it is a small-scale facility designed for distributed generation, likely using Bloom Energy's fuel cell technology. The plant is operational and serves the Franklin Templeton corporate campus. The plant 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 gas-fired facility, it benefits from lower emissions compared to coal plants, but still must comply with state and federal air quality regulations. California's stringent emissions standards further ensure that the plant uses advanced technology to minimize pollutants. This facility plays a key role in providing reliable, on-site power to a major financial services company, reducing grid dependence and enhancing energy resilience. Its small capacity and gas fuel type contribute to a lower environmental footprint relative to larger fossil fuel plants, aligning with California's goals for cleaner energy generation.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants. Its small capacity (1.1 MW) and location in a suburban area reduce local air quality impacts. California's strict emissions regulations under the CAA and state-level programs ensure the facility operates with advanced emission controls. The plant's proximity to populated areas is mitigated by its clean technology profile.
Frequently asked questions
Franklin Templeton San Mateo is located in San Mateo, California, United States, at coordinates 37.5425, -122.2928.
It is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 1.1 MW, likely using fuel cell technology from Bloom Energy.
The plant is owned and operated by Bloom Energy, a company specializing in solid oxide fuel cell technology.
The plant must comply with the US Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, and California's stringent state emissions standards for NOx and other pollutants.
It provides on-site, distributed power to the Franklin Templeton corporate campus, enhancing energy reliability and reducing grid demand.