BREI
Butte Renewable Energy Inc.
Local Renewable Energy for Oroville
Renewable Energy Development in Oroville
Clean, reliable power for generations to come
19.78 MWp
Phase 1 Solar Plan (DC)
39.8 MWp
Full Solar Plan (DC)
BREI is developing solar, battery storage, and biomass energy opportunities in Oroville. Project configurations and schedules remain subject to engineering, financing, and applicable approvals.
Developing local energy through solar, storage, and biomass.
BREI is progressing the biomass interconnection study and preparing a separate solar and battery storage application. Construction and operating dates have not been confirmed.
Solar Generation
The solar plan totals approximately 39.8 MWp DC / 31.9 MW AC across proposed sites, subject to site availability and interconnection.
Dispatchable Resources
Biomass development and battery storage planning continue, with final configurations subject to engineering and approvals.
Microgrid Infrastructure
BREI is evaluating energy infrastructure alongside the utility studies needed to establish feasible connections.
Phase 1 Planning & Permitting
Development work includes the biomass System Impact Study and preparation of a separate solar and battery storage application. Final approvals remain pending.
Planning & Design
In progress
Permitting & Interconnection
Active
Construction
Planning
Solar Construction
To be confirmed
Phase 1 Operations
To be confirmed
Active
Latest Updates
Project Update
BREI Development Update: Planning for Oroville’s Industrial Energy Needs
BREI is developing solar, battery storage, and biomass energy opportunities in Oroville, with a focus on serving industrial energy users. Current work includes project design, utility coordination, and evaluation of the requirements for future development.
As of September 10, 2026, the PG&E System Impact Study for the biomass project is underway. A separate solar and battery storage interconnection application is being prepared. These steps support the evaluation of potential connections; they do not constitute permission to operate or export power.
BREI continues coordinating with the City of Oroville as planning progresses. Further approvals, final project configurations, and construction schedules remain to be determined. Confirmed milestones will be shared as the project advances.
In the News
California Legislature Advances Forest Biomass Proposal
California lawmakers have passed AB 706, a proposal to support the productive use of forest residues through qualifying biomass energy facilities. The bill was presented to the Governor on September 4, 2026.
The proposal addresses an issue relevant to BREI’s development planning: creating productive uses for material generated by forest management and wildfire-risk-reduction work. Any future program participation would depend on enactment, funding, and applicable eligibility requirements. This legislative milestone does not establish funding or eligibility for BREI.
Status reviewed September 10, 2026. See the official bill history for subsequent action.
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