Where is TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell?

In Monterey 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 TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell?

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

Who owns TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell?

EIA-860M names 2016 ESA Project Company, 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 TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — 2016 ESA Project Company, 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 "TLR000 Hansen 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 TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell still running?

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

TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell

TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell is a 3 MW natural gas power plant in Monterey County, California, operated by 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 2018 and 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: 3 MW; 3 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2018–2019
EIA plant ID: 63717

Where it is

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County: Monterey County, California
Coordinates: 36.6568, -121.6243
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Other Natural Gas
Status: Operating

Every plant 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC reports to EIA →

TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell: FAQ

Where is TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell?: In Monterey 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 TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell?: 3 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell?: EIA-860M names 2016 ESA Project Company, 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 TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — 2016 ESA Project Company, 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 "TLR000 Hansen 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 TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.