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Carson Ice-Gen Project— 125.5 MW Natural Gas

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Carson Ice-Gen Project is a 125.5 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, operated by Sacramento Municipal Utility District since its commissioning in 1995. The facility also utilizes biomass as a secondary fuel source, contributing to the gas generation capacity in the region. It ranks as the 862nd largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 125.5 MW, it represents 0.02% of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW in the country. The United States has a total of 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. In comparison to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, the Carson Ice-Gen Project is about 1/34th its size. Natural gas plays a vital role in the U.S. energy landscape, providing approximately 40% of the nation's electricity. The Carson Ice-Gen Project enhances energy diversity by incorporating biomass, which aligns with sustainability goals. It is located in California, roughly 90 miles northeast of San Francisco.