Where is Plant No 2 Orange County?

In Orange 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 Plant No 2 Orange County?

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

Who owns Plant No 2 Orange County?

EIA-860M names Orange County Sanitation Dist - (CA) 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 Plant No 2 Orange County LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Orange County Sanitation Dist - (CA) 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 "Plant No 2 Orange County LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Plant No 2 Orange County still running?

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

Plant No 2 Orange County

Plant No 2 Orange County is a 16 MW biomass power plant in Orange County, California, operated by Orange County Sanitation Dist - (CA). EIA-860M lists 6 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 1993.

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: 16 MW; 14.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 6
In service: 1993
EIA plant ID: 52099

Where it is

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County: Orange County, California
Coordinates: 33.6433, -117.9556
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Orange County Sanitation Dist - (CA)
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: All Other, Other Waste Biomass
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Biomass 15 MW, Other 1 MW. It is filed here under Biomass, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Orange County Sanitation Dist - (CA) reports to EIA →

Plant No 2 Orange County: FAQ

Where is Plant No 2 Orange County?: In Orange 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 Plant No 2 Orange County?: 16 MW of nameplate capacity across 6 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Plant No 2 Orange County?: EIA-860M names Orange County Sanitation Dist - (CA) 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 Plant No 2 Orange County LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Orange County Sanitation Dist - (CA) 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 "Plant No 2 Orange County LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Plant No 2 Orange County still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.