Burney Mt. Power
Burney California

Burney Mountain Power began commercial operation in 1984, generating renewable energy from biomass (wood waste). The facility processes 288 tons per day of biomass, which generates up to 11 megawatts of energy that is sold to PG&E. Burney Mountain Power makes use of the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) to minimize emissions. In addition to wood waste, Burney Mountain Power also accepts greenwaste from the local community. The facility is located in Burney, a small community about 55 miles northeast of Redding in the Cascade Mountains.

Burney Mt. Power is applying for membership in the EPA’s National Environmental Performance Track Program (NEPT). In the future, this site will contain a link to the Burney Mt. Power Annual NEPT Performance Report. Burney Mt. Power is committed to sharing information with the community.

Technical Data

Address: 37800 Energy Drive Burney CA 96013 (530) 335-5434    Site: 40 acres near Burney, CA   Commercial Operation: 1984   Energy-from-Waste System: One Zurn Boiler with traveling grates and ash handling system   Boiler Design: 900 psig/825oF superheater outlet conditions   Air Pollution Control Equipment: Electrostatic Precipitator Rated Fuel Capacity: 288 Bone Dry Tons per day   Energy Generation at Rated Capacity: 11.0 MW net   Sold to: Pacific Gas & Electric Co.