Anaergia Technologies Awarded C$43.8 Million Contract to Deliver Renewable Power Facility for San Diego County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority

Executive Summary

• Anaergia Technologies LLC secured a C$43.8 million design‑build contract from the East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority (JPA) in San Diego, CA.
• The agreement extends the existing partnership and tasks Anaergia with designing, constructing, commissioning, and starting up a turnkey renewable power generation facility that converts organic waste into electricity via anaerobic digestion and combined heat‑and‑power technology.
• Construction is slated for completion within two years, enhancing energy resiliency for critical water infrastructure and delivering cost savings to ratepayers.

Key Details

• Contract Value: C$43.8 million (design‑build).
• Scope of Work: Full lifecycle delivery – design, construction, commissioning, and start‑up of a renewable power generation plant that produces electricity from on‑site biogas.
• Technology Leveraged: High‑efficiency anaerobic digestion combined with heat‑and‑power systems to generate renewable electricity.
• Project Timeline: Expected completion within 24 months from contract award.
• Partner: East County Advanced Water Purification Joint Powers Authority (JPA), a collaboration of Padre Dam Municipal Water District, City of El Cajon, County of San Diego, and Helix Water District.
• Strategic Impact: Strengthens Anaergia’s presence in Southern California, supports JPA’s mission for a renewable water supply, reduces operating costs for ratepayers, and advances regional energy independence and decarbonization goals.
• Quotes:
• Kyle Swanson (CEO/GM, Padre Dam Municipal Water District) highlighted cost reductions and enhanced energy resiliency for ratepayers.
• Assaf Onn (CEO, Anaergia) emphasized the contract’s demonstration of Anaergia’s integrated technologies delivering lasting value and supporting clean‑energy transitions.

Notable Quotes

• “This new contract underscores the strength of our collaboration with the JPA and demonstrates how Anaergia’s integrated technologies deliver lasting value for essential infrastructure projects.” – Assaf Onn, CEO, Anaergia
• “We are pleased to continue our successful partnership with Anaergia in delivering both economic and environmental benefits for our community.” – Kyle Swanson, CEO/General Manager, Padre Dam Municipal Water District