Overview
AMERESCO SANTA CRUZ ENERGY, LLC - JOHNSON CANYON LANDFILL is an operations center in Gonzales, California, managing landfill gas-to-energy operations. It supports regional renewable energy generation and grid stability.
AMERESCO SANTA CRUZ ENERGY, LLC - JOHNSON CANYON LANDFILL is an operations center located at 31400 Johnson Canyon Road in Gonzales, Monterey County, California. This facility oversees landfill gas collection and energy conversion activities, contributing to the renewable energy portfolio of the region. As part of the broader utility operations sector, it plays a role in managing energy from waste resources. The facility operates under the NAICS code 221118, which covers Other Electric Power Generation. In California, such operations centers are subject to state and federal regulations, including the NERC CIP standards for critical infrastructure protection. The facility's location in a rural area of Monterey County allows it to serve as a hub for monitoring and controlling landfill gas extraction and power generation equipment. Environmentally, the facility supports methane capture from the Johnson Canyon Landfill, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating electricity. This aligns with California's renewable energy goals and provides a reliable source of baseload power to the local grid. The operations center's role in managing distributed energy resources enhances grid resilience and supports community energy needs.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Monterey County, where landfill gas management is critical for reducing methane emissions. By capturing and converting landfill gas to energy, the operations center helps mitigate local air quality impacts and supports California's renewable energy targets. The surrounding area includes agricultural lands and natural habitats, making emission controls important for environmental stewardship.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 31400 Johnson Canyon Road, Gonzales, Monterey County, California, USA.
It manages landfill gas collection and energy conversion operations, overseeing the generation of electricity from methane captured at the landfill.
As part of the US electric power sector, the facility adheres to NERC CIP standards for critical infrastructure protection and state-level regulations in California.
By capturing methane from the landfill and converting it to energy, the facility reduces greenhouse gas emissions and supports renewable energy generation.
The facility operates under NAICS code 221118, which covers Other Electric Power Generation.
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