Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dept of General Services -FTB | California PV Energy 2, LLC | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 5.3 GWh | Jun 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Amazon - Patterson PV | AES Distributed Energy | Patterson, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.2 GWh | Apr 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Rancho Seco Solar II, LLC | Rancho Seco Solar II, LLC | Twin Cities, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 305.6 GWh | Jan 2021 | Mar 2025 | Solar |
| Strata Roof 1 | Strata Manager, LLC | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.6 GWh | Apr 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Rancho Seco Solar, LLC | Rancho Seco Solar, LLC | Herald, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 13.3 GWh | Jul 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Intel Folsom Phase 2 | Tesla Inc. | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.7 GWh | Sep 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Blue Shld Of Cal- El Dorado Hlls Mtr B | Tesla Inc. | El Dorado Hills, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 3.0 GWh | Jun 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Sacramento Regional County Sanitation PV | Tesla Inc. | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 7.4 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Department of Justice | Ecoplexus, Inc | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 4.1 GWh | Mar 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| US GSA - Sacramento | Tesla Inc. | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.2 GWh | Feb 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - Sacramento SMF1 | MN8 Energy LLC | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 4.2 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Folsom SP and CSP Sacramento | Ecoplexus, Inc | Represa, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 611.0 MWh | Apr 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Intel Folsom Phase 3 | Tesla Inc. | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 8.7 GWh | Mar 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Wildflower Solar 1 | Lightsource Renewable Energy Asset Management, LLC | Elverta, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 29.1 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Sacramento Point West Medical Offices | KP Sacramento Point West Medical Offices Solar, LLC | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.2 GWh | Oct 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Renew Solar ABC Sacramento LLC | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.9 GWh | Oct 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Rancho Cordova Medical Offices | KP Rancho Cordova Medical Offices Solar, LLC | Rancho Cordova, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.2 GWh | Mar 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Sacramento Fairbain Water Treatment Plant | Tesla Inc. | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.1 GWh | Jan 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Sacramento (SMUD) | Terraform Arcadia | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.1 GWh | Jul 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Trinity | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Weaverville, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 531.0 GWh | Jan 1964 | Mar 2025 | Water |
| Ripon Generation Station | Modesto Irrigation District | Ripon, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 9.7 GWh | May 2006 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Redding Power | City of Redding - (CA) | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 223.7 GWh | Dec 1988 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Woodland | Modesto Irrigation District | Modesto, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 278.2 GWh | Oct 1993 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Folsom | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 580.4 GWh | Apr 1955 | Mar 2025 | Water |
| FAA NorCal TRACON | Enfinity NorCal 1 FAA LLC | Mather AFB, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.2 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Solar Star California II LLC | Solar Star California II LLC | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 3.5 GWh | Jul 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Judge F Carr | U S Bureau of Reclamation | French Gulch, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 260.6 GWh | Apr 1963 | Mar 2025 | Water |
| Whiskeytown | City of Redding - (CA) | Whiskeytown, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 23.5 GWh | Aug 1986 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Keswick | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 380.3 GWh | Sep 1949 | Mar 2025 | Water |
| Nimbus | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 5.2 GWh | Apr 1955 | Mar 2025 | Water |
| Shasta | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.4 TWh | May 1944 | Mar 2025 | Water |
| RE Kammerer 1 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.3 GWh | Dec 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Spring Creek | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 306.5 GWh | Dec 1963 | Mar 2025 | Water |
| RE Dillard 2 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Sloughhouse, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 6.2 GWh | Dec 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| RE Dillard 1 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Sloughhouse, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 6.2 GWh | Dec 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Jones Fork | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Fresh Pond, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 29.1 GWh | May 1985 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Union Valley | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Fresh Pond, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 168.2 GWh | Sep 1963 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| SMUD at Grundman | Sacramento PV Energy, LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 24.2 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SMUD at Van Conett | Sacramento PV Energy, LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.3 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SMUD at Fleshman | Sacramento PV Energy, LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 4.1 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| New Melones | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Jamestown, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 427.8 GWh | May 1979 | Mar 2025 | Water |
| SMUD at Lawrence | Sacramento PV Energy, LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 4.2 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Cosumnes | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Herald, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 3.8 TWh | Jan 2006 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas : 98.7% Other Biomass Gas : 1.3% |
| Kiefer Landfill | Sacramento County of Dpt Waste | Sloughhouse, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 66.6 GWh | Nov 1999 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Aerojet I | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Rancho Cordova, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 5.9 GWh | Nov 2009 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Depot Park Solar System | Depot Park Solar Farm | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.4 GWh | Nov 2010 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Aerojet II | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Rancho Cordova, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 3.7 GWh | May 2010 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Jaybird | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Camino, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 445.9 GWh | Mar 1961 | Mar 2025 | Water |
| RE McKenzie 1 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.6 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| RE McKenzie 2 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.5 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| RE McKenzie 3 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.6 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Intel Folsom | Tesla Inc. | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.4 GWh | Jun 2010 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| RE McKenzie 4 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.5 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| RE McKenzie 5 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.4 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| RE McKenzie 6 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.4 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| McClellan (CA) | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.5 GWh | Feb 1986 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| McClure | Modesto Irrigation District | Modesto, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.3 GWh | Jun 1980 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 61.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 39.0% |
| RE Bruceville 3 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.1 GWh | Jan 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| RE Bruceville 2 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 10.7 GWh | Jan 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Roseville Energy Park | City of Roseville - (CA) | Roseville, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 568.2 GWh | Oct 2007 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Camino | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Camino, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 281.6 GWh | Sep 1963 | Mar 2025 | Water |
| Loon Lake | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Fresh Pond, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 126.4 GWh | Aug 1971 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Green Acres Solar Facility 1 | SIT Renewables, Inc. | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 4.8 GWh | Aug 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SPA Cogen 3 | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 632.7 GWh | Nov 1997 | Feb 2025 | Natural Gas |
| SCA Cogen 2 | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 613.4 GWh | Feb 1997 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Carson Ice-Gen Project | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 116.5 GWh | Sep 1995 | Feb 2025 | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Green Acres Solar Facility 2 | SIT Renewables, Inc. | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.5 GWh | Aug 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Robbs Peak | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Fresh Pond, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 69.1 GWh | Sep 1965 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Roseville Power Plant #2 | City of Roseville - (CA) | Rocklin, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 4.0 GWh | Mar 1986 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| White Rock/Slab Creek | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Placerville, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 450.4 GWh | Jan 1968 | Mar 2025 | Water |
| RE Bruceville 1 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 10.8 GWh | Dec 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| RE Kammerer 3 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.3 GWh | Jan 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| RE Dillard 3 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Sloughhouse, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 6.2 GWh | Dec 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| RE Kammerer 2 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.3 GWh | Jan 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Alta Wind Energy Center II | Alta Wind Energy Center II | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 299.7 GWh | Dec 2010 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Ivanpah 1 | NRG Energy Services | Nipton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 188.7 GWh | Nov 2013 | Mar 2025 | Solar : 95.9% Natural Gas : 4.1% |
| Ivanpah 2 | NRG Energy Services | Nipton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 283.1 GWh | Nov 2013 | Mar 2025 | Solar : 95.8% Natural Gas : 4.2% |
| Vaca Dixon Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Nov 2009 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Ivanpah 3 | NRG Energy Services | Nipton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 270.2 GWh | Nov 2013 | Mar 2025 | Solar : 96.1% Natural Gas : 3.9% |
| UCI Facilities Management Central Plant | University of California Irvine | Irvine, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 112.0 GWh | Jun 2007 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| G2 Energy Ostrom Road LLC | G2 Energy LLC | Wheatland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 25.2 GWh | Jan 2009 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Calabasas Gas to Energy Facility | Los Angeles County Sanitation | Agoura, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 47.4 GWh | Jun 2010 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| FPL Energy Montezuma Winds LLC | FPL Energy Montezuma Wind | Birds Landing, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 97.5 GWh | Oct 2010 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Marsh Landing Generating Station | Marsh Landing LLC | Antioch, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 118.9 GWh | Apr 2013 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Alta Wind Energy Center I | Alta Wind Energy Center I | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 361.0 GWh | Dec 2010 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Imperial Valley Solar, LLC | Imperial Valley Solar, LLC | Calexico, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 346.4 GWh | Oct 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Canyon Power Plant | City of Anaheim - (CA) | Anaheim, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 64.4 GWh | Jul 2011 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Shiloh Wind Project 2 LLC | EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. | Birds Landing, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 431.7 GWh | Dec 2008 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Orange Grove Peaking Facility | Orange Grove Energy LP | Pala, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.1 GWh | May 2010 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Gap Pacific Distribution Center | MN8 Energy LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.7 GWh | Sep 2008 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Ameresco Chiquita Canyon | AMERESCO Chiquita Canyon LLC | Castaic, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 32.6 GWh | Oct 2010 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Ameresco Keller Canyon | AMERESCO Keller Canyon LLC | Bay Point, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 28.7 GWh | Jun 2009 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Ameresco Ox Mountain | AMERESCO Ox Mountain Energy LLC | Half Moon Bay, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 81.1 GWh | Nov 2008 | Mar 2025 | Landfill Gas |
| Dillon Wind LLC | Avangrid Renewables LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 151.4 GWh | Mar 2008 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Hatchet Ridge Wind Project | Pattern Operators LP | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 248.5 GWh | Nov 2010 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| CalRenew-1 | CalRenew-1 LLC | Mendota, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.3 GWh | Mar 2010 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Buena Vista Energy LLC | Leeward Asset Management, LLC | Byron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 90.9 GWh | Nov 2006 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| SunEdison Walmart Apple Valley DC | SunE M5 Holdings LLC | Apple Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 969.0 MWh | Feb 2009 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Clearwater Power Plant | City of Riverside - (CA) | Corona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.1 GWh | Feb 2005 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Russell City Energy Center | Russell City Energy Company LLC | Hayward, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 TWh | Jul 2013 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on March 2025 generation numbers.| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Mar 2025 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County, CA | # 1 | 293 | 32.7 TWh |
| Los Angeles County, CA | # 2 | 290 | 21.1 TWh |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 3 | 20 | 20.5 TWh |
| Riverside County, CA | # 4 | 158 | 14.0 TWh |
| Contra Costa County, CA | # 5 | 50 | 13.3 TWh |
| San Bernardino County, CA | # 6 | 196 | 13.3 TWh |
| Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 83 | 10.3 TWh |
| Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 104 | 8.4 TWh |
| Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 6.8 TWh |
| Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 63 | 6.4 TWh |
| Sonoma County, CA | # 11 | 24 | 5.2 TWh |
| San Diego County, CA | # 12 | 148 | 5.1 TWh |
| Santa Clara County, CA | # 13 | 73 | 4.3 TWh |
| Kings County, CA | # 14 | 54 | 3.9 TWh |
| Butte County, CA | # 15 | 25 | 3.7 TWh |
| Monterey County, CA | # 16 | 29 | 3.7 TWh |
| Tuolumne County, CA | # 17 | 23 | 3.3 TWh |
| Orange County, CA | # 18 | 58 | 3.2 TWh |
| Solano County, CA | # 19 | 40 | 3.1 TWh |
| Colusa County, CA | # 20 | 3 | 2.8 TWh |
| Alameda County, CA | # 21 | 43 | 2.6 TWh |
| Stanislaus County, CA | # 22 | 24 | 2.6 TWh |
| Placer County, CA | # 23 | 21 | 2.5 TWh |
| San Joaquin County, CA | # 24 | 40 | 2.3 TWh |
| Plumas County, CA | # 25 | 13 | 1.9 TWh |
| Sutter County, CA | # 26 | 7 | 1.8 TWh |
| El Dorado County, CA | # 27 | 15 | 1.7 TWh |
| Yuba County, CA | # 28 | 4 | 1.7 TWh |
| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Mar 2025 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inyo County, CA | # 29 | 23 | 1.2 TWh |
| Madera County, CA | # 30 | 26 | 969.7 GWh |
| Lake County, CA | # 31 | 10 | 900.9 GWh |
| Tulare County, CA | # 32 | 53 | 891.1 GWh |
| Ventura County, CA | # 33 | 30 | 795.5 GWh |
| Mono County, CA | # 34 | 9 | 794.9 GWh |
| Amador County, CA | # 35 | 7 | 780.8 GWh |
| Calaveras County, CA | # 36 | 6 | 713.3 GWh |
| Trinity County, CA | # 37 | 5 | 545.3 GWh |
| Humboldt County, CA | # 38 | 10 | 474.0 GWh |
| Nevada County, CA | # 39 | 12 | 343.4 GWh |
| Merced County, CA | # 40 | 25 | 342.8 GWh |
| Lassen County, CA | # 41 | 9 | 339.7 GWh |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | # 42 | 18 | 339.1 GWh |
| San Benito County, CA | # 43 | 5 | 324.4 GWh |
| Mariposa County, CA | # 44 | 2 | 250.6 GWh |
| Siskiyou County, CA | # 45 | 8 | 234.3 GWh |
| Yolo County, CA | # 46 | 15 | 226.6 GWh |
| San Mateo County, CA | # 47 | 10 | 125.9 GWh |
| San Francisco County, CA | # 48 | 10 | 76.5 GWh |
| Tehama County, CA | # 49 | 7 | 71.5 GWh |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | # 50 | 6 | 64.7 GWh |
| Napa County, CA | # 51 | 7 | 48.3 GWh |
| Glenn County, CA | # 52 | 2 | 16.5 GWh |
| Mendocino County, CA | # 53 | 4 | 11.1 GWh |
| Marin County, CA | # 54 | 3 | 7.4 GWh |
| Sierra County, CA | # 55 | 3 | 2.3 GWh |