PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/56428
EIA plant 56428
Watsonville · Santa Cruz · CA
Ameresco Santa Cruz Energy
Operated by AMERESCO Santa Cruz Energy LLC
Published location
Where is Ameresco Santa Cruz Energy?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
36.917800, -121.815600
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,427 MWh |
| 2 | 1,242 MWh |
| 3 | 1,489 MWh |
| 4 | 1,220 MWh |
| 5 | 1,440 MWh |
| 6 | 1,344 MWh |
| 7 | 1,393 MWh |
| 8 | 1,408 MWh |
| 9 | 1,350 MWh |
| 10 | 1,306 MWh |
| 11 | 1,393 MWh |
| 12 | 1,457 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit1 | Landfill Gas | LFG | 1 | OP |
| Unit2 | Landfill Gas | LFG | 1 | OP |
| Unit3 | Landfill Gas | LFG | 1 | OP |
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Identity, technology and limitations
EIA plant ID
56428
Sector
IPP Non-CHP
Water source
Unavailable
Data edition
2024-final