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BIOENERGY PLANTSWheelabrator Martell
Wheelabrator Martell is a 23.0 MW retired bioenergy plant in Amador County, California, operated by Wheelabrator Environmental Systems.
Plant statusClosed
- Planning (completed)
- Consented (completed)
- Construction (completed)
- OperatingDec 1985 (completed)
- ClosedDec 2003 (current stage)
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | 23 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Wheelabrator Environmental Systems
- Location
- Amador County, California
- Sector
- Industrial CHP
- Capacity
- Retired: 23.0 MW
- First unit online
- Dec 1985
- EIA plant ID
- 50950
Location
38.3672, -120.8044
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem