WWTP Power Generation Station
Biomass power plant in Alameda County, California. 6.6 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 generators, operated by East Bay Municipal Util Dist - (CA).
Also known as EIA plant 56036
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Key facts
- Capacity
- 6.6 MWNameplate
- Generators
- 3 operatingEIA-860M, August 2026
- Operating since
- August 1985First generator online
- Operator
- East Bay Municipal Util Dist - (CA)EIA operator ID 5571
- Grid
- CAISOBalancing authority CISO
- Price nodes
- 1 CAISO nodeResource nodes with prices
- Location
- Alameda County, CA37.8258, −122.2961
- EIA plant ID
- 56036EIA plant page
Data as of EIA-860M August 2026 (published 2026-09-24). Capacity is nameplate, not live output.
How much power WWTP Power Generation Station produces
Free · EIA-923Net generation, 2025
30.2 GWh
30,240 MWh, final
Capacity factor, 2025
52.3%
2024: 46.2%
January to July 2026
18.5 GWh
Provisional
Range, 2015 to 2025
20.6–30.8
GWh a year. Low 2016, high 2022
| Year | Net generation, MWh | Capacity factor | Months reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2001 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2002 | Not reported | Not reported | 0 of 12 |
| 2003 | 26,636 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2004 | 0 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2005 | 34,646 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2006 | 39,359 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2007 | 35,395 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2008 | 39,745 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2009 | 34,918 | Not reported | 12 of 12 |
| 2010 | 36,062 | 62.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2011 | 31,458 | 54.4% | 12 of 12 |
| 2012 | 21,788 | 37.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2013 | 26,471 | 45.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2014 | 24,261 | 42.0% | 12 of 12 |
| 2015 | 24,631 | 42.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2016 | 20,637 | 35.6% | 12 of 12 |
| 2017 | 27,953 | 48.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2018 | 25,321 | 43.8% | 12 of 12 |
| 2019 | 20,965 | 36.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2020 | 23,691 | 40.9% | 12 of 12 |
| 2021 | 24,008 | 41.5% | 12 of 12 |
| 2022 | 30,774 | 53.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2023 | 25,534 | 44.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2024 | 26,774 | 46.2% | 12 of 12 |
| 2025 | 30,240 | 52.3% | 12 of 12 |
| 2026 (provisional, partial year) | 18,458 | 55.0% | 7 of 7 |
* 2026 covers January to July and is provisional. Capacity factor is net generation divided by nameplate capacity times the hours of each reported month.
Power prices and basis
Free account · CAISOEmissions
Free · EPA CAMPDNo EPA emissions units are linked to this plant.
Water use
Free · EIA-923 cooling, USGSNo EIA cooling-water record for this plant in 2024.
Generators
Free · EIA-860M| Generator | Technology | Nameplate MW | Online since |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Other Waste Biomass | 2.2 | August 1985 |
| GEN2 | Other Waste Biomass | 2.2 | August 1985 |
| GEN3 | Other Waste Biomass | 2.2 | August 1985 |
Ownership and offtake
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Owners and their shares, parent companies, and power purchase agreements with their buyers. EIA-860M lists East Bay Municipal Util Dist - (CA) as the operator, which is not always the owner.
Modeled data
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Generation potential vs reported
Monthly potential at seasonal net capability, next to EIA-923 output. Shows how much of the plant's capability was used.
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Questions about WWTP Power Generation Station
How much power does WWTP Power Generation Station produce?
WWTP Power Generation Station reported 30,240 MWh (30.2 GWh) of net generation in 2025, a 52.3% capacity factor on 6.6 MW of nameplate capacity. From January to July 2026 it reported 18.5 GWh, which is provisional.
Where is WWTP Power Generation Station?
WWTP Power Generation Station is in Alameda County, California, at 37.8258, −122.2961. It is in the California Independent System Operator balancing area (CISO).
Who operates WWTP Power Generation Station?
EIA-860M for August 2026 lists East Bay Municipal Util Dist - (CA) as the operator (EIA operator ID 5571). The operator is not always the owner.
When did WWTP Power Generation Station start operating?
Its first generator began operating in August 1985, according to EIA-860M.
Does InfraMap have power prices for WWTP Power Generation Station?
Yes. InfraMap has CAISO day-ahead and real-time prices at 1 price node linked to WWTP Power Generation Station, with the hub price and node-to-hub basis. Prices are free with an InfraMap account; pricing node names are part of InfraMap Pro.
Sources
- EIA-860 2025 (final) and EIA-860M August 2026: plant, generators, capacity, operator and location
- EIA-923 monthly net generation, 2000 to July 2026 (2026 provisional)
- CAISO day-ahead and real-time prices; node and hub assignments as of 2026-10-05
Page updated 2026-10-04 from the InfraMap data build. Methodology · Data sources · EIA plant page