Powering Bay Area Homes from California’s Agricultural Heartland

The facility extracts raw landfill gas and processes it through gas cleaning systems before distributing it to two internal combustion engine generators, producing ~31.8 GWh of renewable electricity annually – enough to power roughly 2,550 local homes. Achieving commercial operation in 2014, the plant converts what was once flared into a renewable energy resource for the California grid.

Located within the jurisdiction of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District – one of the strictest air quality districts in California – the project advances Republic Services’ sustainability goals while improving air quality for surrounding agricultural communities. Benefits include:

• Generates a dependable source of renewable electricity for ~2,500 Bay Area homes annually
• Reduces reliance on fossil fuel-generated electricity on the California grid
• Improved air quality and reduced landfill odor for surrounding agricultural communities
• Local job creation and economic benefit to San Joaquin County
• Direct support of Republic Services’ sustainability goals