Where is Altamont Gas Recovery?

In Alameda County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Altamont Gas Recovery?

6 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Altamont Gas Recovery?

EIA-860M names WM Renewable Energy LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Altamont Gas Recovery LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — WM Renewable Energy LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Altamont Gas Recovery LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Altamont Gas Recovery still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Altamont Gas Recovery

Altamont Gas Recovery is a 6 MW biomass power plant in Alameda County, California, operated by WM Renewable Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 1989.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 6 MW; 5.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1989
EIA plant ID: 50571

Where it is

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County: Alameda County, California
Coordinates: 37.7493, -121.6499
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: WM Renewable Energy LLC
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Landfill Gas
Status: Operating

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Altamont Gas Recovery: FAQ

Where is Altamont Gas Recovery?: In Alameda County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Altamont Gas Recovery?: 6 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Altamont Gas Recovery?: EIA-860M names WM Renewable Energy LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Altamont Gas Recovery LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — WM Renewable Energy LLC here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Altamont Gas Recovery LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Altamont Gas Recovery still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.