BREI
Butte Renewable Energy Inc.
Local Renewable Generation for Oroville's Municipal Utility
Butte Renewable Energy Inc. is building scalable, renewable generation and microgrid infrastructure to serve Oroville's industrial energy needs.
Phase 1 delivers ~16 MW of solar capacity—with biomass, carbon capture, and expanded distribution to follow.
Renewable Energy for Oro Verde PUD, City of Oroville
Clean, reliable power for generations to come
~16 MW
Phase 1 Solar Capacity
~37 MW
Future Expansion
Oroville is building something new: a scalable municipal utility with renewable energy infrastructure designed for industrial growth. BREI is making that vision real.
Phase 1 delivers ~16 MW of solar from the S 7th Ave site in 2027. As demand grows, BREI expands sequentially—adding solar, biomass, and dispatchable resources.
Solar Generation
Phase 1 solar deployment begins with 16 MW at the S 7th Ave site. Additional solar capacity is added as demand increases.
Dispatchable Resources
Firm generation resources will support reliability and resource adequacy for the municipal utility.
Microgrid Infrastructure
BREI will support the development of local generation tied to Oro Verde’s municipal electric system.
Phase 1 Planning & Permitting
BREI is actively implementing Phase 1—deploying solar generation, coordinating grid interconnection, and establishing the infrastructure framework for future expansion.
Planning & Design
Completed
Permitting & Interconnection
Active
Construction
Planning
Solar Construction
2026
Phase 1 Operations
2027
Active
Latest Updates
Environmental
Dioxin and Furans Site Assessment Completed
An independent environmental assessment evaluating dioxins and furans at the former POPI site has been completed. The investigation included soil sampling in areas historically associated with ash storage and other former industrial activities. The assessment determined that while some samples showed concentrations above screening levels used for initial site evaluation, all observed values were within or below the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) commercial and industrial soil remediation goals, and no additional investigation was recommended. This study represents an important step in the ongoing environmental due diligence process for the BREI project site.
Project Update
Phase 1 Development Continues
BREI continues advancing Phase 1 development of the S 7th Ave solar site. Permitting and interconnection work progresses following completion of environmental review in November 2025. The 16 MW solar installation on South 7th Avenue remains on track for 2027 commercial operation, providing low-cost daytime energy to Oro Verde industrial customers.
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