Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrillo College | Forefront Power, LLC | Aptos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.0 MWh | Nov 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| City of Palo Alto | City of Palo Alto | Palo Alta, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.6 MWh | Feb 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Camp San Luis Obispo | Ecoplexus, Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 158.0 MWh | Jul 2024 | Nov 2024 | Solar |
| CA Manteca 730 Spreckels Ave | Catalyze Manteca 730 Spreckels Avenue Microgrid LLC | Manteca, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 323.0 MWh | Aug 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - Eastvale DCA2 | MN8 Energy LLC | Eastvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 424.0 MWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA - Madera USD - Madera South HS | Forefront Power, LLC | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 462.0 MWh | Aug 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| CA - Fresno County - Juvenile Hall | Forefront Power, LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 552.0 MWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - San Bernardino SNA7 | MN8 Energy LLC | San Bernardino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 595.0 MWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CFW Solar X LLC - Vaughn | Valta Energy | San Fernando, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 642.0 MWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Century Generating Facility | Colton Power LP | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 651.0 MWh | Aug 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Coachella | Imperial Irrigation District | Coachella, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 754.0 MWh | May 1973 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 96.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 3.1% |
| Clovis High School | Tesla Inc. | Clovis, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 826.0 MWh | Mar 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CSU Northridge Plant | California State University, Northridge | Northridge, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 865.0 MWh | Nov 2001 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Castor Solar | ZGlobal Inc | Dustin Acres, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 917.0 MWh | Mar 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| CBS Television City | Televison City Studios, LLC. | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 977.0 MWh | Jun 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Crown Cooling Facility | Five Crowns Inc | Brawley, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 982.0 MWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Colton Solar Two, LLC | Colton Solar Two, LLC | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 GWh | Mar 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA-DGS RFP-Salinas Valley State Prison | Forefront Power, LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 GWh | Oct 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Colon PV | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.2 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CalRenew-1 | CalRenew-1 LLC | Mendota, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 GWh | Mar 2010 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chuckawalla Valley State Prison | SunE CPA CDC1 LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | May 2006 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CSD 2- Freedom High | CleanCapital Holdings | Oakley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Jul 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| City of Madera WWTP | SunE GIL1, LLC | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Aug 2009 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - Redland LGB4 | MN8 Energy LLC | Redlands, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Feb 2019 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CSU Fresno Solar Project | MMA Fresno Power LP | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Nov 2007 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Clovis North High School | Tesla Inc. | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.5 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Clovis East High School | Tesla Inc. | Clovis, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.5 GWh | Mar 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CSUF State College | MN8 Energy LLC | Fullerton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Catalina Express | Altus Power America Management, LLC | San Pedro, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Corcoran | Terraform Arcadia | Corcoran, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Castle Rock Vineyards | Castle Rock Cooling | Delano, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Aug 2010 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chula Vista Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Chula Vista, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Apr 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Cottonwood Solar, LLC Cottonwood Carport | Onward Energy | Novato, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Apr 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CSD 2 - Heritage High | CleanCapital Holdings | Brentwood, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.9 GWh | Aug 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| California PV Energy at ISD WWTP | California PV Energy LLC | Oakley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Jul 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cloverdale Solar Center | Adapture Renewables, Inc. | Cloverdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 GWh | Apr 2019 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CSU San Jose State University | SkyHigh 2 Solar | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cottonwood | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Lone Pine, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 2.1 GWh | Oct 1908 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| CA Institute for Women | Ecoplexus, Inc | Chino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.2 GWh | Jan 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cloverdale Solar I | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Cloverdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.2 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Case Vander Eyk, Jr Dairy Solar | Bravo REC Management LLC | Pixley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.2 GWh | Sep 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CDCR (CA) - Solano State Prison | SunE Solano SP Owner, LLC | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - Sacramento SMF1 | MN8 Energy LLC | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.3 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| County of San Diego SBRC | MN8 Energy LLC | Chula Vista, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CSUCI Site Authority | CSUCI Site Authority | Camarillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Feb 1988 | Sep 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Civic Center East | SoCore Energy LLC | Visalia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| City of Rosamond (CA) | Standard Solar | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Apr 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA-Ventura Co CCD-Oxnard College Canopy | Forefront Power, LLC | Ventura, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CDCR (CA) - Pleasant Valley State Prison | Team-Solar, Inc. | Coalinga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | Jun 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| City of Long Beach Airport Lot A & B | Solar DG CA Long Beach, LLC | Long Beach, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 2.8 GWh | Jan 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Colton Solar One, LLC | Colton Solar One, LLC | San Bernardino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | May 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CSUF Nutwood Solar | MN8 Energy LLC | Fullerton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| County of San Diego COC Hybrid | Solar Star California LXXVIII, LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Jun 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar : 95.9% Electricity used for energy storage : 4.1% |
| Coronus Adelanto West 1 | Clean Focus Yield, LLC | Adelanto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Dec 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Coronus Adelanto West 2 | Clean Focus Yield, LLC | Adelanto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Dec 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CDCR (CA) - Wasco State Prison | SunE Wasco SP Owner, LLC | Wasco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA-DGS- RFP-Correctional Training Fac | Forefront Power, LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Feb 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CalPeak Power Vaca Dixon Peaker Plant | CalPeak Power, LLC | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | May 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Combie South | Nevada Irrigation District | Auburn, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Mar 1984 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Citizen B | AES Distributed Energy | Mendota, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Calibrant Bakersfield LLC | Bay4 Energy Services, LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Jan 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CID Solar (CA) | DG California Solar LLC | Corcoran, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Aug 2019 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - Eastvale LGB3 | MN8 Energy LLC | Eastvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Jan 2019 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA-DGS RFP-Pleasant Valley State Prison | Forefront Power, LLC | Coalinga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| City of Soledad Water Reclamation | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| CA Dept of Public Health at Richmond | California PV Energy LLC | Richmond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Dec 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - Rialto LGB8 | MN8 Energy LLC | Rialto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.3 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA - Ventura Co CCD - Moorpark College | Forefront Power, LLC | Moorpark, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Jul 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA-DGS-California Men's Colony | Forefront Power, LLC | San Luis Obispo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Apr 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| California City | MN8 Energy LLC | California City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Jun 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA Jurupa Valley 3251 De Forest Circle | Catalyze Mira Loma 3251 De Forest Circle Microgrid LLC | Jurupa Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Mar 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cascade Energy Storage, LLC | Engie North America | Stockton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.9 GWh | Aug 2024 | Apr 2025 | Electricity used for energy storage |
| CSP Los Angeles | Ecoplexus, Inc | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.6 GWh | Sep 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cuyamaca Peak Energy Plant | San Diego Gas & Electric Co | El Cajon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.9 GWh | Apr 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| CalPeak Power Enterprise Peaker Plant | CalPeak Power, LLC | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.1 GWh | Oct 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Creed Energy Center | Creed Energy Center LLC | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.3 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga Campus | Chaffey Community College District | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.6 GWh | Jan 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cawelo Water District Solar | Scooby Solar, LLC | Famoso, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.7 GWh | Sep 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Central Antelope Dry Ranch B LLC | Central Antelope Dry Ranch B, LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.7 GWh | Aug 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CalTech - Pasadena | Bloom Energy | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.8 GWh | Feb 2016 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| CamChino Leasing LLC | CamChino Leasing LLC | Chino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.9 GWh | Nov 1987 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| CSU Long Beach Lots 7 & 14 | MN8 Energy LLC | Long Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.9 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CDCR (CA) - Corcoran State Prison | SunE Corcoran SP Owner, LLC | Corcoran, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.9 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chuckawalla Solar | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.1 GWh | May 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Center Hybrid | Southern California Edison Co | Norwalk, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.2 GWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| California State Univ at Channel Islands | SkyHigh 2 Solar | Camarillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.8 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Comcast - Universal City | Bloom Energy | Universal City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.8 GWh | Aug 2021 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| CalCity Solar 1 | CalCity Solar 1, LLC | California City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.9 GWh | Oct 2019 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Combustion Turbine Project No 2 | Northern California Power Agny | Lodi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.3 GWh | Mar 1996 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Caltech Central | Bloom Energy 2009 PPA | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.7 GWh | Oct 2010 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| CST001 McCarthy Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Milpitas, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.7 GWh | Dec 2018 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| CalTech - Pasadena (PPA) | Bloom Energy 2009 PPA | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.7 GWh | Feb 2016 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| CED Avenal | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. | Avenal, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.7 GWh | Dec 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cold Canyon 1 | Toro Energy of California SLO | San Luis Obispo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.0 GWh | Jun 2013 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Crystal Farms Local Solar | Crystal Farms Local Solar, LLC | San Joaquin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.1 GWh | Oct 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CalTech - Pasadena Wilson Ave | Bloom Energy | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.1 GWh | Nov 2019 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Collins Pine Project | Collins Pine Co | Chester, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.3 GWh | Nov 1985 | Dec 2024 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Clearwater Power Plant | City of Riverside - (CA) | Corona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.3 GWh | Feb 2005 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| CalPeak Power Panoche Peaker Plant | CalPeak Power, LLC | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.5 GWh | Nov 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Chalk Cliff Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.0 GWh | Feb 1990 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on December 2024 generation numbers.| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Dec 2024 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino County, CA | # 55 | 5 | 12.3 GWh |
| Glenn County, CA | # 54 | 2 | 18.7 GWh |
| Marin County, CA | # 53 | 3 | 19.0 GWh |
| Sierra County, CA | # 52 | 3 | 31.1 GWh |
| Napa County, CA | # 51 | 9 | 49.2 GWh |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | # 50 | 6 | 56.2 GWh |
| Tehama County, CA | # 49 | 7 | 59.7 GWh |
| San Francisco County, CA | # 48 | 10 | 85.0 GWh |
| San Mateo County, CA | # 47 | 10 | 133.4 GWh |
| Nevada County, CA | # 46 | 12 | 207.0 GWh |
| Yolo County, CA | # 45 | 15 | 222.2 GWh |
| Siskiyou County, CA | # 44 | 8 | 242.5 GWh |
| Mariposa County, CA | # 43 | 2 | 299.7 GWh |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | # 42 | 18 | 327.1 GWh |
| San Benito County, CA | # 41 | 6 | 332.7 GWh |
| Lassen County, CA | # 40 | 9 | 341.0 GWh |
| Merced County, CA | # 39 | 30 | 418.2 GWh |
| Humboldt County, CA | # 38 | 10 | 480.9 GWh |
| Trinity County, CA | # 37 | 5 | 573.8 GWh |
| Calaveras County, CA | # 36 | 6 | 613.6 GWh |
| Amador County, CA | # 35 | 8 | 666.5 GWh |
| Mono County, CA | # 34 | 9 | 785.9 GWh |
| Ventura County, CA | # 33 | 32 | 828.4 GWh |
| Lake County, CA | # 32 | 10 | 921.2 GWh |
| Madera County, CA | # 31 | 28 | 994.0 GWh |
| Tulare County, CA | # 30 | 68 | 1.0 TWh |
| Inyo County, CA | # 29 | 23 | 1.2 TWh |
| El Dorado County, CA | # 28 | 15 | 1.5 TWh |
| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Dec 2024 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba County, CA | # 27 | 5 | 1.7 TWh |
| Sutter County, CA | # 26 | 8 | 1.8 TWh |
| Plumas County, CA | # 25 | 13 | 2.0 TWh |
| Placer County, CA | # 24 | 23 | 2.1 TWh |
| San Joaquin County, CA | # 23 | 45 | 2.3 TWh |
| Alameda County, CA | # 22 | 46 | 2.4 TWh |
| Stanislaus County, CA | # 21 | 25 | 2.6 TWh |
| Colusa County, CA | # 20 | 3 | 2.9 TWh |
| Tuolumne County, CA | # 19 | 23 | 3.0 TWh |
| Solano County, CA | # 18 | 40 | 3.0 TWh |
| Orange County, CA | # 17 | 59 | 3.2 TWh |
| Monterey County, CA | # 16 | 29 | 3.7 TWh |
| Butte County, CA | # 15 | 25 | 3.8 TWh |
| Kings County, CA | # 14 | 57 | 4.1 TWh |
| Santa Clara County, CA | # 13 | 74 | 4.4 TWh |
| San Diego County, CA | # 12 | 150 | 5.0 TWh |
| Sonoma County, CA | # 11 | 26 | 5.2 TWh |
| Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 64 | 6.4 TWh |
| Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 7.2 TWh |
| Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 109 | 8.1 TWh |
| Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 84 | 9.7 TWh |
| Contra Costa County, CA | # 6 | 56 | 13.4 TWh |
| San Bernardino County, CA | # 5 | 203 | 13.4 TWh |
| Riverside County, CA | # 4 | 159 | 14.3 TWh |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 3 | 22 | 20.6 TWh |
| Los Angeles County, CA | # 2 | 307 | 20.7 TWh |
| Kern County, CA | # 1 | 311 | 34.0 TWh |