Where is Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell?

In Tulare 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 Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell?

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

Who owns Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell?

EIA-860M names Central CA Fuel Cell 2, 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 Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Central CA Fuel Cell 2, 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 "Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell still running?

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

Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell

Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell is a 3 MW biomass power plant in Tulare County, California, operated by Central CA Fuel Cell 2, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 2019.

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: 2.8 MW; 2.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2019
EIA plant ID: 61846

Where it is

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County: Tulare County, California
Coordinates: 36.1871, -119.3751
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Central CA Fuel Cell 2, LLC
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Other Waste Biomass
Status: Operating

Every plant Central CA Fuel Cell 2, LLC reports to EIA →

Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell: FAQ

Where is Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell?: In Tulare 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 Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell?: 3 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell?: EIA-860M names Central CA Fuel Cell 2, 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 Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Central CA Fuel Cell 2, 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 "Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.