How BREI Contributes to Oroville’s Economic Resilience:

 

1. Jobs & Workforce

We create local construction jobs and permanent operations roles (estimates shown above) and partner with Butte College to develop training for long‑term careers in clean energy.

 

What this means for Oroville

• Skilled trade opportunities across solar, storage, and biomass

• Training and upskilling aligned with local needs

• Local supplier and subcontractor preferences

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2. Affordable & Reliable Energy 

Producing energy locally with solar + storage + modern biomass helps smooth prices, reduce volatility, and improve reliability for residents, businesses, and critical services.

 

What you’ll notice

• More predictable energy costs for local industry

• 24/7 coverage from the hybrid portfolio

• Smarter dispatch during peak demand

 

3. Supporting Local Businesses and Attracting Investment

Reliable and affordable renewable energy is an essential resource for business growth. By offering locally generated, stable-priced power, BREI creates an attractive environment for new businesses and industries to establish and expand in Oroville, fostering broader economic development and growth.

 

4. Wildfire Risk Reduction & Air Quality

Responsible biomass use removes hazardous forest residues, reducing wildfire risk. It also displaces open burning and avoids methane from rotting vegetation—supporting better air quality.

 

How we operate

• Responsible sourcing aligned with restoration and thinning

• Best‑available controls: SCR + catalytic ceramic filtration

• Continuous monitoring with plain‑English summaries posted

 

5. Creating a Sustainable Economic Future

Sustainability is central to long-term economic resilience. BREI’s projects not only boost immediate economic activity but also provide a long-term foundation for economic stability through sustainable resource management, reducing dependency on external energy sources, and promoting a circular local economy.

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6. Protecting the Koppers Superfund Remedy

BREI’s solar project in South Oroville overlaps with land near the Koppers Superfund Site. Our design ensures the cleanup remains protected: we stay out of capped areas, avoid digging with no-pile racking, keep drainage patterns intact, and never irrigate or pump groundwater.

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This means the solar farm will bring clean power and local jobs to Oroville while keeping the environmental remedy safe. BREI is committed to working with EPA, DTSC, and the City to ensure ongoing oversight and transparency.

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