Where is Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC?

In Madera 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 Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC?

13 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC?

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

Is Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC

Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC is a 13 MW biomass power plant in Madera County, California, operated by Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 2008.

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: 12.5 MW; 10.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2008
EIA plant ID: 56706

Where it is

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County: Madera County, California
Coordinates: 37.1067, -120.2485
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
Status: Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year

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Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC: FAQ

Where is Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC?: In Madera 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 Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC?: 13 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC?: EIA-860M names Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.