Prima Deshecha Landfill
Environmentally Superior Alternative
Final Orange County CAP mandate for Aggressive Methane Management.
Environmentally Superior Alternative the New Steam Independent Power Inc. "Biofuel Farm" the only plan that seals the odors and secures our power for decades.
"Let's stop being a dump and start being a power plant."
Methane gas from landfills is one of the largest sources of toxic greenhouse gas
but the methane is also biofuel.
The Solution:
The NSIP Biofuel Farm (Environmentally Superior Alternative)
1. 99% Gas and Oder Containment (Negative-Pressure Barns)
NSIP technology LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene) Cover Biofuel Farm.
- All waste tipping and processing occur inside Modular Negative-Pressure Barns.
- Gas is vacuum-sealed and used for fuel, creating a 99.9% barrier between the landfill and the South Orange County communities.
- Best Available Control Technology (BACT), such as modular negative-pressure containment, to mitigate fugitive VOCs in urban-adjacent landfill expansions.
- Final Orange County CAP mandate for Aggressive Methane Management.
2. Up to 55 MW Local Microgrid: "Baseload"
While solar is intermittent. The Biofuel Farm provides Firm 24/7 Baseload Power.
- Water Security: Direct-line power to the Doheny Desalination Plant.
- Islanding Capability: During a regional blackout, the Biofuel Farm keeps South Orange County’s water pumps and emergency services running.
3. The Innovation Lab (Equestrian/Dog Waste Solution)
- The Result: The animal waste acts as a "starter fluid," accelerating the decomposition of dry landfill waste, boosting methane production by 15–20%, and fueling the 55 MW generator.
- Final Orange County CAP mandate for Aggressive Methane Management.
Adding dog waste from public parks into the Biofuel Farm ecosystem is a "last-mile" logistics play. While horse manure provides the bulk tonnage, dog waste provides a high-visibility community engagement opportunity that further cleans up the South Orange County trail system.
By integrating a Public Collection Project, you turn a common nuisance into a specialized feedstock for your High-Solids Anaerobic Digester.
The Logistics: "The Poop to Power" Loop To make dog waste viable for an industrial digester, you must solve the "contamination" problem (plastic bags).
- The Receptacle: Install specialized bins at South Orange County dog parks.
- Provide certified 100% compostable/digestible bags at dispensers. Unlike standard "biodegradable" bags (which just break into microplastics), certified digestible bags dissolve completely in the heat of your High-Solids Digester.
- Collection: Utilize existing OCWR or City maintenance routes to collect these bins twice weekly, delivering the waste directly to the Biofuel Farm’s liquid-slurry intake.
3. Biological Impact on the Digester
Dog waste is an "energy-dense" additive. Because dogs have a high-protein diet, their waste is rich in nitrogen, which acts as a booster for methane-producing bacteria.
- C:N Balancing: Horse manure is high in carbon (bedding/straw); dog waste is high in nitrogen. Mixing them in your digester creates the perfect biological balance to spike biogas production.
- Pathogen Kill: Your industrial digester operates at Thermophilic temperatures ($131^{\circ}F$ to $140^{\circ}F$), which is more than enough to neutralize pathogens like E. coli and Salmonella found in pet waste, rendering the final digestate safe for use as industrial fertilizer.
Community & Marketing Value
This component is the "Social License" winner for the project.
The Pet-Waste Pilot: By diverting an estimated 500 lbs/week of dog waste from local parks, the Biofuel Farm eliminates a major source of watershed pollution. This high-nitrogen feedstock optimizes the anaerobic process, while the public-facing collection bins serve as a daily reminder of the project's commitment to a cleaner, 100% circular Orange County.
Water Quality Removing pet waste from the trails prevents nitrogen runoff into the South Orange County creeks and local beaches.
The scale-up to 8,000 Tons Per Day (TPD), combined with the co-digestion of horse and dog waste, creates a massive leap in energy potential. By transitioning from a "dry" landfill to an active energy-extraction campus using Linear Generators, you are now looking at a baseload power facility that rivals small natural gas plants.
4. Airtight Capping:
Deploying 500 acres of high-efficiency LLDPE (Polyethylene) caps, increasing gas capture from 70% to over 95%.
Strategic Funding & Technical Assistance
We are leveraging two massive funding streams to ensure this project pays for itself:
- CEC Grant GFO-25-304: A newly released California Energy Commission grant to fund the scientific modeling of our Air Quality Co-Benefits.
- https://www.energy.ca.gov/solicitations/2026-01/gfo-25-304-modeling-and-monitoring-air-quality-and-co-benefits-energy
- IRA Section 48E: A Federal "Elective Pay" rebate providing up to 50% direct cash refund for all microgrid and power infrastructure. https://iratracker.org/programs/ira-section-13702-clean-electricity-investment-credit/
State of California Funding (Active 2026)
California has intensified its funding for SB 1383 (Organics) and Biomethane production in the 2025–2026 session.
3. Federal Competitive Grants (DOE & EPA)
These are highly competitive but offer the largest single-check potential.
Office of Energy Dominance Financing | Department of Energy
Orange County Climate Action Plan (CAP) Consistency Analysis
By aligning with the "Circular Economy" and "Energy" sectors of the CAP, the Biofuel Farm transforms the landfill from the County’s largest greenhouse gas (GHG) liability into its most effective climate solution.
Final CAP Goal (Jan 2026) NSIP Total Site Solution
M-RRW2: Methane Capture
Exceeds state standards by 20% via Airtight Legacy Capping.
E2.1: Energy Resiliency
Powering the South Orange County local microgrid.
S3: Circular Economy
Diverts 100% of City Animal Waste into energy production.
January 2026 Final CAP mandate for "Aggressive Methane Management."
This approach directly aligns with the January 2026 Final CAP mandate for "Aggressive Methane Management." Best Available Control Technology (BACT), such as modular negative-pressure containment, to mitigate fugitive VOCs in urban-adjacent landfill expansions.
Best Available Control Technology (BACT)
I. The "Total Site" Engineering Strategy
1. Legacy Area Remediation (Airtight Capping)
- The Tech: Deployment of LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene) synthetic membranes over the entire legacy footprint.
- The Benefit: Traditional soil covers allow up to 25% "fugitive" methane leakage. An airtight synthetic cap brings collection efficiency to 99%.
- GFO-25-304 Link: This provides the "Baseline vs. Intervention" data the CEC wants to fund. We model the "Before" (leaking soil) and "After" (airtight membrane). https://www.energy.ca.gov/solicitations/2026-01/gfo-25-304-modeling-and-monitoring-air-quality-and-co-benefits-energy
- Best Available Control Technology (BACT), such as modular negative-pressure containment, to mitigate fugitive VOCs in urban-adjacent landfill expansions.
2. The Animal Waste Catalyst
- The Input: South Orange County’s high volume of equestrian and Dog waste.
- The Innovation: Instead of composting (which releases CO2 and odors), this nitrogen-rich waste is injected into the NSIP Bioreactor.
- The Result: The animal waste acts as a "starter fluid," accelerating the decomposition of dry landfill waste, boosting methane production by 15–20%.
This approach directly aligns with the January 2026 Final CAP mandate for "Aggressive Methane Management." Best Available Control Technology (BACT), such as modular negative-pressure containment, to mitigate fugitive VOCs in urban-adjacent landfill expansions.
THE "TRIPLE WIN" BY THE NUMBERS
ENVIRONMENTAL: THE 90,000 CAR OFFSET
🚗 Removing 90,000 cars from South County roads every year.
🌲 Planting 6.8 Million trees across Orange County.
⚡ Powering 30,000 local homes with 24/7 "Firm" renewable energy.
ECONOMIC: THE LANDFILL INNOVATION LAB (LIL)
We aren't just moving trash; we are building a career pipeline:
👷 200 Construction Jobs: Immediate union-scale infrastructure work.
🎓 Permanent Careers: High-tech "Green-Collar" roles in our on-site R&D Lab.
🔬 Global Tech Destination: Establishing San Juan Capistrano as the leader in
waste-to-energy tech.
