Where is Sunnyvale City of WPCP?

In Santa Clara 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 Sunnyvale City of WPCP?

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

Who owns Sunnyvale City of WPCP?

EIA-860M names City of Sunnyvale WPCP - (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 Sunnyvale City of WPCP LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Sunnyvale WPCP - (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 "Sunnyvale City of WPCP LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Sunnyvale City of WPCP still running?

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

Sunnyvale City of WPCP

Sunnyvale City of WPCP is a 2 MW biomass power plant in Santa Clara County, California, operated by City of Sunnyvale WPCP - (CA). EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 1997.

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: 1.6 MW; 1.6 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1997
EIA plant ID: 57557

Where it is

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County: Santa Clara County, California
Coordinates: 37.4194, -122.0153
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Sunnyvale WPCP - (CA)
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Other Waste Biomass
Status: Operating

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Sunnyvale City of WPCP: FAQ

Where is Sunnyvale City of WPCP?: In Santa Clara 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 Sunnyvale City of WPCP?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Sunnyvale City of WPCP?: EIA-860M names City of Sunnyvale WPCP - (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 Sunnyvale City of WPCP LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Sunnyvale WPCP - (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 "Sunnyvale City of WPCP LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Sunnyvale City of WPCP still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.