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Encina Water Pollution Control3.2 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

Encina Water Pollution Control is a 3.2 MW biomass-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Encina Joint Powers Authority since 2008. Ranked #96 of 156 biomass plants in the United States. Its 3.2 MW represents 0.06% of the United States' total biomass capacity of 5,191 MW. The largest biomass plant in the United States is Mansfield Mill at 172 MW, making Encina 53.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (2254 MW, Nuclear), Encina Power Station (999.6 MW, Gas), and Carlsbad Energy Center (659 MW, Gas). The facility is located in California, approximately 50 km north of San Diego.

Capacity
3.2 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Encina Joint Powers Authority
Location
33.1165°, -117.3215°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 7,091. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #31,811 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,044 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

18 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

Encina Joint Powers Authority operates 1 plants totalling 3 MW

Regional density

134 plants within 100 km, 11,209 MW combined

Nearest plant: Encina Power Station (2.6 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 33.116500, -117.321500
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
4.2 Kt
18 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
75.4 Kt
Over 18 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
911
cars per year
559
homes per year
190.5K
trees to offset

Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Biomass
Energy Source
Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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