Butte Renewable Energy Inc.
Environmental Benefits
Join Us in Powering Oroville’s Renewable Future
Butte Renewable Energy Inc. (BREI) is actively seeking like-minded partners who share our mission to create resilient, clean energy infrastructure for the Oroville region and beyond. Whether you're a landowner, technology provider, business, contractor, or community organization—we welcome your interest in building a sustainable future together.
Why Partner with BREI?
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Community-Focused Impact: We’re rooted in Oroville and committed to delivering long-term economic, environmental, and educational benefits.
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Advanced Projects: Our integrated renewable energy portfolio includes biomass power, solar, battery storage, and future clean fuels.
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Local Investment: BREI prioritizes local hiring, contracting, and education partnerships to ensure shared prosperity.
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Strong Backing: Backed by Albion Energy LLC and Butte Renewable Energy Inc., with the support of trusted regional and community partners, the project combines deep technical expertise and capital resources with local insight.
Current Partnership Opportunities
➤ Technology & Infrastructure Vendors
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We’re actively evaluating:
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Battery energy storage system (BESS) suppliers
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Hydrogen and e-methanol system developers
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Carbon capture and flue gas treatment technologies
➤ Contractors & Engineering Firms
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Civil and electrical contractors for solar and biomass projects
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Environmental and permitting consultants
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EPC firms with renewable energy expertise
➤ Feedstock & Forestry Partners
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Local landowners and forest managers interested in supplying forest residues
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Chipping and biomass logistics providers
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Restoration contractors aligned with wildfire mitigation goals
➤ Land Leasing for Solar Projects
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We are expanding solar development within the City of Oroville. If you have underutilized land with strong solar potential, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Partners
The BREI project is built on the strength of collaboration. We are proud to work alongside experienced developers, respected local businesses, and mission-aligned organizations that share our commitment to sustainable energy, environmental responsibility, and economic resilience for Oroville.
Construction & Infrastructure Development
We’re working with trusted engineering and infrastructure firms to bring the BREI project from concept to reality.
Albion Energy LLC
Strategic and Technical Development Partner
Albion Energy brings deep international experience in renewable energy infrastructure and project finance. As BREI’s joint venture partner, Albion leads the commercial strategy, system integration, and technical delivery of the biomass power facility and its connection to the local energy ecosystem.
City of Oroville
Public Sector Partner – Energy Resilience & Microgrid Vision
The City of Oroville has been instrumental in supporting BREI’s vision for a local, resilient energy system. As a Charter City, Oroville is taking proactive steps to improve energy access and affordability. BREI is honored to be a key partner in building Oroville’s first community-scale renewable microgrid
Leaf Trio Limited
Leaf Trio Limited plays a key role in supporting BREI’s technical and engineering execution—especially across biomass and solar infrastructure development. Here’s what they can bring to the table:
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Process Optimization: Designing and improving biomass combustion and gasification systems for high efficiency and emissions compliance.
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Solar Site Integration: Supporting layout, feasibility, and grid-tie architecture for large-scale PV deployments.
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Emission Control Design: Advising on Best Available Control Technologies (BACT) like SCR systems and ceramic filters used in BREI’s biomass plant.
Their involvement helps BREI stay agile and technically competitive while ensuring environmental compliance and stakeholder transparency.
PROMISE energy
Promise Energy brings a suite of capabilities that could significantly advance Butte Renewable Energy Inc. (BREI)’s solar and building infrastructure goals—especially given BREI’s plans for large-scale renewable integration in Oroville. Here is how Promise Energy supports BREI:
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Solar PV Deployment: Promise Energy offers rooftop and ground-mounted solar design/build expertise, which could support BREI’s industrial PV installations like those planned for Reynoso, Jerome Johnson, and Sierra Silica.
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Battery Energy Storage: Their BESS design and construction services enable grid reliability—important for BREI’s microgrid objectives.
Their portfolio demonstrates success in turning complex energy infrastructure into integrated, cost-effective solutions—making them a strategic EPC partner for BREI’s current projects and future expansions.
Supply Chain & Technology Integration
We collaborate with technical experts to integrate the best-available energy systems and emissions controls.
Carbon Recycling International (CRI)
Innovation Partner – E-Methanol and Carbon Utilization
CRI is a global leader in converting carbon dioxide and green hydrogen into low-carbon fuels like e-methanol. As BREI explores long-term clean fuel opportunities, CRI provides process design expertise and systems integration for potential e-methanol production powered by Oroville’s renewable microgrid.
Feedstock & Forestry Partnerships
Our success relies on trusted partners who know the land, manage forest resources, and deliver sustainable biomass.
Butte County Fire Safe Council
Wildfire Risk Reduction Partner
Through planning and education, the Butte County Fire Safe Council supports efforts to reduce hazardous forest fuel loads and enhance regional resilience. BREI’s biomass energy facility directly aligns with this mission by turning excess vegetation into clean energy while reducing the threat of catastrophic wildfire.
Mountain F. Enterprises, Inc.
Operations Partner – Biomass Grinding & Supply
MFE operates the grinding and processing yard at the BREI site, supplying high-quality woody biomass for the facility. With a strong reputation in wildfire mitigation and vegetation management across California, MFE supports both BREI’s environmental goals and the region’s clean fuel needs.
Tubit Enterprises, Inc.
Local Forestry and Biomass Logistics Partner
With decades of experience in sustainable forest management and fire fuel reduction, Tubit Logging plays a vital role in informing BREI’s biomass feedstock strategy. Their regional expertise ensures that forest health, wildfire mitigation, and rural economic development remain core to the project.
Workforce & Community Engagement
We’re investing in local job creation, training, and long-term economic resilience.
Butte - Glenn Community College District
Workforce Development Partner
In partnership with BREI, Butte College is helping train the next generation of clean energy workers. From biomass operations to solar installation and environmental compliance, this collaboration ensures local residents are prepared to participate in—and benefit from—Oroville’s energy transition.
City of Oroville
Public Sector Partner – Energy Resilience & Microgrid Vision
The City of Oroville has been instrumental in supporting BREI’s vision for a local, resilient energy system. As a Charter City, Oroville is taking proactive steps to improve energy access and affordability. BREI is honored to be a key partner in building Oroville’s first community-scale renewable microgrid
Building a Clean Energy Economy—Together
Our vision is ambitious—and we can’t do it alone. BREI believes in building a coalition of partners to scale innovation, drive local economic development, and decarbonize California’s energy system from the ground up.