Clean power generation
What we do
Our facility contains an 8 MW biomass-powered electricity plant, run on walnut shells, which are considered a waste stream by local shellers.
Our impact
Our solid fuel burner ranks among the nation’s cleanest biomass burners, with its CO2 emissions sourced directly from last year’s atmospheric CO2 absorbed to create walnut shells. This establishes the Tracy Renewable Energy system as a carbon neutral process, embodying our commitment to environmental sustainability.
The electricity generated serves multiple purposes: 3 MW is seamlessly integrated into the local grid managed by Pacific Gas and Electric, contributing to the community’s energy needs. Approximately 1 MW powers both the electric plant and the desalination plant, while the surplus energy charges 20 electric semi-trucks operating across the Central Valley. This local approach not only alleviates strain on regional transmission lines but also significantly enhances local air quality by replacing diesel-powered trucks with electric ones, all charged using renewable energy.
