Directory of Power Plants in California

List of All California Power Plants

Displaying Results 1 to 100 of 202
Plant NameUtilityLocationBalancing AuthorityAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
San Francisquito 1Los Angeles Department of Water & PowerSaugus, CALos Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP)177.7 GWhMar 1917Dec 2024 Water
San Francisquito 2Los Angeles Department of Water & PowerSaugus, CALos Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP)44.7 GWhJun 1920Dec 2024 Water
Spring GapPacific Gas & Electric Co.Long Barn, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)29.8 GWhAug 1921Nov 2024 Water
Spaulding 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Emigrant Gap, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)17.6 GWhApr 1928Dec 2024 Water
Spaulding 3Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Emigrant Gap, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)15.6 GWhJan 1929Dec 2024 Water
Salt SpringsPacific Gas & Electric Co.Pioneer, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)107.7 GWhMay 1931Dec 2024 Water
ShastaU S Bureau of ReclamationRedding, CABalancing Authority of Northern California (BANC)2.3 TWhMay 1944Apr 2025 Water
Spreckels Sugar CompanySpreckels Sugar CompanyBrawley, CAImperial Irrigation District (IID)19.9 GWhMar 1948Dec 2024 Natural Gas
SJ/SC WPCPSan Jose/Santa Clara Water P CSan Jose, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)83.7 GWhJan 1953Apr 2025 Other Biomass Gas : 50.1% Natural Gas : 49.8%
ScattergoodLos Angeles Department of Water & PowerPlaya del Rey, CALos Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP)1.7 TWhNov 1958Apr 2025 Natural Gas
StanislausPacific Gas & Electric Co.Vallecito, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)315.8 GWhFeb 1963Oct 2024 Water
Spring CreekU S Bureau of ReclamationRedding, CABalancing Authority of Northern California (BANC)318.6 GWhDec 1963Apr 2025 Water
SouthPacific Gas & Electric Co.Manton, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)13.1 GWhNov 1979Dec 2024 Water
Santa Clara CogenCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Santa Clara, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)15.3 GWhMay 1982Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 1CalEnergy Operating CorporationCalipatria, CAImperial Irrigation District (IID)78.4 GWhJun 1982Dec 2024 Geothermal
San Gorgonio Farms Wind FarmSan Gorgonio Farms IncWhitewater, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)61.3 GWhFeb 1983Dec 2024 Wind
Sly CreekSouth Feather Water and Power AgencyForbestown, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)30.9 GWhJun 1983Dec 2024 Water
Sonoma California GeothermalGeysers Power Co LLCMiddletown, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)447.6 GWhNov 1983Dec 2024 Geothermal
Sunray 2Sunray Energy 2, LLCDaggett, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)57.7 GWhNov 1984Dec 2024 Solar
San Jose CogenerationSan Jose State University Fclts Dev &OpsSan Jose, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)33.4 GWhNov 1984Apr 2025 Natural Gas
San Antonio Regional HospitalSan Antonio Regional HospitalUpland, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)10.2 GWhDec 1984Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Sacramento Municipal Util DistSouth Sutter Water DistrictSacramento, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)15.9 GWhJan 1985Mar 2024 Water
Scott FlatNevada Irrigation DistrictNevada City, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)4.4 GWhJan 1985Oct 2024 Water
Site 980 65Madera-Chowchilla Power AuthMadera, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)4.9 GWhJan 1985Jul 2024 Water
Sunray 3Sunray Energy 3 LLCDaggett, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)37.1 GWhNov 1985Dec 2024 Solar
South Belridge Cogeneration FacilityAERA Energy LLCMcKittrick, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)473.6 GWhNov 1985Apr 2025 Natural Gas
San Dimas Wash Generating StationSan Gabriel Valley Mun Wtr DtSan Dimas, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)4.8 GWhFeb 1986Jun 2024 Water
Stony GorgeCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Elk Creek, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)15.6 GWhMar 1986Dec 2024 Water
Sand Bar Power PlantTri-Dam Power AuthorityStanislaus Ntl. Fores, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)85.5 GWhApr 1986Dec 2024 Water
Sierra Pacific Burney FacilitySierra Pacific IndustriesBurney, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)96.3 GWhSep 1986Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Sierra Pacific Quincy FacilitySierra Pacific IndustriesQuincy, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)192.5 GWhNov 1986Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
SRI International Cogen ProjectIPT SRI Cogeneration IncMenlo Park, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)24.1 GWhMar 1987Apr 2025 Natural Gas
Siphon Drop Power PlantYuma County Water User's AssociationWinterhaven, CAWestern Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC)11.6 GWhAug 1987Dec 2024 Water
Stockton BiomassDTE Stockton LLCStockton, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)343.1 GWhNov 1987Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.5%
Sycamore CogenerationSycamore Cogeneration CoBakersfield, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)273.5 GWhNov 1987Apr 2025 Natural Gas
San Gabriel Hydro ProjectLos Angeles County-San GabrielAzusa, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)4.9 GWhNov 1987Apr 2024 Water
StampedeU S Bureau of ReclamationTruckee, CANevada Power Company (NEVP)13.4 GWhDec 1987Apr 2025 Water
Southeast Resource RecoverySERRF Joint Powers AuthorityLong Beach, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)89.9 GWhJun 1988Mar 2024 Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 51.7% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 42.3% Natural Gas : 6.1%
Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 3CalEnergy Operating CorporationCalipatria, CAImperial Irrigation District (IID)314.9 GWhJan 1989Dec 2024 Geothermal
Southeast Kern River CogenChevron USA IncBakersfield, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)64.9 GWhJan 1989Apr 2025 Natural Gas
Solano County Cogen PlantSolano CountyFairfield, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)7.6 GWhMay 1989Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Spicer Meadow ProjectNorthern California Power AgnyMurphys, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)21.6 GWhOct 1989Dec 2024 Water
Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2CalEnergy Operating CorporationCalipatria, CAImperial Irrigation District (IID)107.0 GWhFeb 1990Dec 2024 Geothermal
Slate CreekCentral Rivers Power US, LLCLakehead, CAPacifiCorp West (PACW)7.3 GWhApr 1990Dec 2024 Water
SEGS IXTerra-Gen Operating Co-SolarHinkley, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)112.0 GWhAug 1990Sep 2024 Solar
Sky River Wind Energy CenterSky River Wind LLCTehachapi, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)245.0 GWhJan 1991Dec 2024 Wind
Salinas River CogenerationSalinas River Cogeneration CoSan Ardo, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)255.3 GWhOct 1991Apr 2025 Natural Gas
Second Imperial GeothermalORCAL Geothermal, IncHeber, CAImperial Irrigation District (IID)302.3 GWhMay 1993Dec 2024 Geothermal
Sonoma Central Landfill Phase ICounty of Sonoma Dept of TrnspPetaluma, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)5.6 GWhJun 1993Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Springville HydroelectricCalleguas Mun Water DistrictCamarillo, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)98.0 MWhFeb 1994Dec 2024 Water
Solano WindSacramento Municipal Util DistRio Vista, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)725.4 GWhMay 1994Apr 2025 Wind
Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 4CalEnergy Operating CorporationCalipatria, CAImperial Irrigation District (IID)179.8 GWhApr 1996Dec 2024 Geothermal
Sonoma Central Landfill Phase IICounty of Sonoma Dept of TrnspPetaluma, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)5.0 GWhMay 1996Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
SCA Cogen 2Sacramento Municipal Util DistSacramento, CABalancing Authority of Northern California (BANC)617.6 GWhFeb 1997Apr 2025 Natural Gas
Sunnyvale City of WPCPSunnyvale City of WPCPSunnyvale, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)9.5 GWhOct 1997Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 48.8% Other Biomass Gas : 28.3% Landfill Gas : 22.9%
SPA Cogen 3Sacramento Municipal Util DistSacramento, CABalancing Authority of Northern California (BANC)563.4 GWhNov 1997Apr 2025 Natural Gas
Salka Cabazon WindSalka Cabazon Wind LLCNorth Palm Springs, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)7.9 GWhDec 1998Dec 2024 Wind
San Gorgonio Westwinds II LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindNorth Palm Springs, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)124.4 GWhMay 1999Dec 2024 Wind
Salton Sea Power LLC - Unit 5CalEnergy Operating CorporationCalipatria, CAImperial Irrigation District (IID)290.3 GWhMar 2000Dec 2024 Geothermal
Sierra Pacific SonoraSierra Pacific IndustriesStandard, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)34.9 GWhJan 2001Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Saint Agnes Medical CenterSaint Agnes Medical CenterFresno, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)26.9 GWhApr 2001Apr 2025 Natural Gas
Sunrise Power LLCSunrise Power Co LLCFellows, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)2.0 TWhMay 2001Apr 2025 Natural Gas
Sutter Energy CenterCalpine Corp-SutterYuba City, CABalancing Authority of Northern California (BANC)1.7 TWhJun 2001Apr 2025 Natural Gas
Santa Rita Jail HybridCounty of Alameda GSADublin, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)13.1 GWhAug 2001Dec 2023 Natural Gas : 80.9% Solar : 19.1%
SF Southeast Cogen PlantCity & County of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)3.9 GWhMay 2002Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Springs Generating StationCity of Riverside - (CA)Riverside, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)825.0 MWhJun 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)49.5 GWhAug 2002Apr 2025 Natural Gas : 97.9% Solar : 2.1%
Sierra Pacific Lincoln FacilitySierra Pacific IndustriesLincoln, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)94.1 GWhFeb 2004Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Sycamore Energy LLCSycamore Energy LLCSantee, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)23.1 GWhMar 2004Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Signal Hill West UnitSignal Hill Petroleum, IncSignal Hill, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)38.4 GWhJun 2004Apr 2025 Other Gas
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co HybridSierra Nevada Brewing CoChico, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)9.6 GWhApr 2005Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 76.8% Solar : 21.6% Other Biomass Gas : 1.6%
Shiloh I Wind ProjectAvangrid Power LLCRio Vista, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)389.6 GWhApr 2006Dec 2024 Wind
SunEdison Walgreens Moreno ValleySunE WG113 Moreno Valley LLCMoreno Valley, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)900.0 MWhAug 2007Dec 2024 Solar
SunEdison Ironwood State PrisonSunE CPA CDC2 LLCBlythe, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)996.0 MWhApr 2008Dec 2024 Solar
SunEdison Anheuser Busch FairfieldSunE M5 Holdings LLCFairfield, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)1.2 GWhNov 2008Dec 2024 Solar
Shiloh Wind Project 2 LLCEDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc.Birds Landing, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)393.1 GWhDec 2008Dec 2024 Wind
SunEdison Walmart Apple Valley DCSunE M5 Holdings LLCApple Valley, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)716.0 MWhFeb 2009Dec 2024 Solar
Staples La Mirada, CASunE WF3-ST Holdings, LLCLa Mirada, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)871.0 MWhFeb 2009Dec 2024 Solar
SunEdison Procter & Gamble OxnardSunE U6 Holdings LLCOxnard, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)1.6 GWhSep 2009Dec 2024 Solar
Santa Cruz EnergySanta Cruz Energy LLCSanta Cruz, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)4.6 GWhOct 2009Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Solar Blythe LLCNRG Solar BlytheBlythe, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)41.8 GWhNov 2009Dec 2024 Solar
Sunset Reservoir North BasinDuke Energy Renewables ServicesSan Francisco, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)6.5 GWhAug 2010Dec 2024 Solar
SDCCD - MiramarCleanCapital HoldingsSan Diego, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)1.6 GWhJan 2011Dec 2024 Solar
SDCWA - Twin OaksCleanCapital HoldingsSan Marcos, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)1.3 GWhApr 2011Dec 2024 Solar
Sun City Project LLCAvenal Solar Holdings LLCAvenal, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)33.9 GWhJul 2011Dec 2024 Solar
Sand Drag LLCAvenal Solar Holdings LLCAvenal, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)28.2 GWhJul 2011Dec 2024 Solar
SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2Xeres Ventures LLCSanta Clara, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)2.1 GWhAug 2011Apr 2025 Distillate Fuel Oil
Stroud Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Helm, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)25.0 GWhAug 2011Oct 2024 Solar
San Gorgonio Windplant WPP1993FPL Energy Operating Services, Inc.North Palm Springs, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)202.0 GWhNov 2011Dec 2024 Wind
SMUD at GrundmanSacramento PV Energy, LLCElk Grove, CABalancing Authority of Northern California (BANC)29.4 GWhNov 2011Dec 2024 Solar
SMUD at Van ConettSacramento PV Energy, LLCGalt, CABalancing Authority of Northern California (BANC)1.3 GWhNov 2011Dec 2023 Solar
SMUD at FleshmanSacramento PV Energy, LLCGalt, CABalancing Authority of Northern California (BANC)5.0 GWhNov 2011Dec 2024 Solar
Shiloh III Wind Project LLCEDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc.Birds Landing, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)265.2 GWhNov 2011Dec 2024 Wind
SMUD at LawrenceSacramento PV Energy, LLCElk Grove, CABalancing Authority of Northern California (BANC)1.6 GWhNov 2011Dec 2024 Solar
SEPV 1CVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCPalmdale, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)2.7 GWhApr 2012Dec 2024 Solar
SEPV 2CVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCTwentynine Palms, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)2.8 GWhMay 2012Dec 2024 Solar
San Antonio West Solar RooftopSS San Antonio West LLCChino, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)1.7 GWhJul 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Solar Star California II LLCSolar Star California II LLCSacramento, CABalancing Authority of Northern California (BANC)3.5 GWhJul 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #42Southern California Edison CoTulare, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)7.6 GWhOct 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Shiloh IV Wind Project LLCEDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc.Birds Landing, CACalifornia Independent System Operator (CISO)278.3 GWhNov 2012Dec 2024 Wind

Browse Power Plants By California Counties

Figures are based on April 2025 generation numbers.
CountyState RankActive PlantsApr 2025 Generation
Kern County, CA# 131134.0 TWh
Los Angeles County, CA# 230720.7 TWh
San Luis Obispo County, CA# 32220.6 TWh
Riverside County, CA# 415914.3 TWh
San Bernardino County, CA# 520313.4 TWh
Contra Costa County, CA# 65613.4 TWh
Imperial County, CA# 7849.7 TWh
Fresno County, CA# 81098.1 TWh
Shasta County, CA# 9467.2 TWh
Sacramento County, CA# 10646.4 TWh
Sonoma County, CA# 11265.2 TWh
San Diego County, CA# 121505.0 TWh
Santa Clara County, CA# 13744.4 TWh
Kings County, CA# 14574.1 TWh
Butte County, CA# 15253.8 TWh
Monterey County, CA# 16293.7 TWh
Orange County, CA# 17593.2 TWh
Solano County, CA# 18403.0 TWh
Tuolumne County, CA# 19233.0 TWh
Colusa County, CA# 2032.9 TWh
Stanislaus County, CA# 21252.6 TWh
Alameda County, CA# 22462.4 TWh
San Joaquin County, CA# 23452.3 TWh
Placer County, CA# 24232.1 TWh
Plumas County, CA# 25132.0 TWh
Sutter County, CA# 2681.8 TWh
Yuba County, CA# 2751.7 TWh
El Dorado County, CA# 28151.5 TWh
CountyState RankActive PlantsApr 2025 Generation
Inyo County, CA# 29231.2 TWh
Tulare County, CA# 30681.0 TWh
Madera County, CA# 3128994.0 GWh
Lake County, CA# 3210921.2 GWh
Ventura County, CA# 3332828.4 GWh
Mono County, CA# 349785.9 GWh
Amador County, CA# 358666.5 GWh
Calaveras County, CA# 366613.6 GWh
Trinity County, CA# 375573.8 GWh
Humboldt County, CA# 3810480.9 GWh
Merced County, CA# 3930418.2 GWh
Lassen County, CA# 409341.0 GWh
San Benito County, CA# 416332.7 GWh
Santa Barbara County, CA# 4218327.1 GWh
Mariposa County, CA# 432299.7 GWh
Siskiyou County, CA# 448242.5 GWh
Yolo County, CA# 4515222.2 GWh
Nevada County, CA# 4612207.0 GWh
San Mateo County, CA# 4710133.4 GWh
San Francisco County, CA# 481085.0 GWh
Tehama County, CA# 49759.7 GWh
Santa Cruz County, CA# 50656.2 GWh
Napa County, CA# 51949.2 GWh
Sierra County, CA# 52331.1 GWh
Marin County, CA# 53319.0 GWh
Glenn County, CA# 54218.7 GWh
Mendocino County, CA# 55512.3 GWh