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Foundation CDCR LAC Onshore Wind Farm, California | Renewable Energy Facility

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Overview

Foundation CDCR LAC is an operational onshore wind farm in California, United States, with a capacity of 1.9 MW. It is owned by Foundation CA Fund VIII Manager LLC and contributes to the state's renewable energy portfolio.

Foundation CDCR LAC is an onshore wind farm located in California, United States, with a capacity of 1.9 MW. The facility is owned by Foundation CA Fund VIII Manager LLC and is currently operational, adding to the state's diverse renewable energy mix. The wind farm operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targeting 60% renewable energy by 2030. Onshore wind farms of this scale are typical for distributed generation or community-scale projects, often feeding into local grids. As a small-scale wind installation, Foundation CDCR LAC contributes to grid decarbonization and local energy resilience. Its environmental impact is limited due to its size, but it still plays a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting California's clean energy transition.

Environmental context

The facility is located in California, a state with strong renewable energy policies and high solar and wind potential. Onshore wind farms like this one can have visual impacts on landscapes and pose risks to birds and bats, but proper siting and mitigation measures are typically required. The small capacity of 1.9 MW minimizes land-use footprint and grid integration challenges.

Frequently asked questions

Foundation CDCR LAC is located in California, United States, at coordinates 34.691000, -118.221000.

Foundation CDCR LAC has a capacity of 1.9 MW, making it a small-scale onshore wind farm.

Foundation CDCR LAC is owned by Foundation CA Fund VIII Manager LLC.

The wind farm operates under the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and California's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), which mandates 60% renewable energy by 2030.

Onshore wind farms can impact landscapes and wildlife, particularly birds and bats. Mitigation measures such as proper siting and monitoring are typically required to minimize these effects.
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