Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Sanborn E1B | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Hybrid | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 348.6 GWh | Oct 2022 | Mar 2025 | Solar |
| Sandrini Solar 100 | EDPR CA Solar Park II LLC | Mettler, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 91.6 GWh | - | Mar 2025 | Solar |
| Sandrini Solar 200 | EDPR CA Solar Park LLC | Mettler, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 75.3 GWh | - | Mar 2025 | Solar |
| Niagara Bottling - Rialto | SkyHigh 2 Solar | Rialto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.9 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| BBARWA | Distributed Solar Development, LLC | Big Bear, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2023 | 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 |
| Orange Coast College PH2 Solar Project | Solar Star Coastal Pirate, LLC | Costa Mesa, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Apr 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar : 88.9% Electricity used for energy storage : 11.1% |
| Gilead Sciences La Verne Rooftop Solar | Gilead Sciences, Inc. - La Verne | La Verne, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Google Moffett Park Solar Project | Google, Inc. | Sunnyvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Feb 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Calibrant Bakersfield LLC | Bay4 Energy Services, LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 GWh | Jan 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| IGS KSBD | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Highland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.0 GWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| CA - Fresno County - Juvenile Hall | Forefront Power, LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.4 GWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2023 | 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 |
| Fremont - Kato Rd | Tesla Inc. | Fremont, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| University of the Pacific | The Greater Light USA LLC | Stockton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.2 GWh | Apr 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Abel Road Bioenergy | ACC Renewable Resources | Williams, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 17.3 GWh | Jun 2022 | Dec 2023 | Agricultural By-Products |
| Sierra Pacific Chinese Camp | Sierra Pacific Industries | Chinese Camp, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.9 GWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Graniterock Quarry | CalCom Energy | Aromas, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.1 GWh | Aug 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Sealed Air Madera Solar Project | Sealed Air Corporation | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.6 GWh | Apr 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Laredo Detention Facility - Solar 2, 3 | County of Kern | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.2 GWh | Oct 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| CA-Ventura Co CCD-Oxnard College Canopy | Forefront Power, LLC | Ventura, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | Nov 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Gilead Foster City Solar Project | Gilead Sciences Inc. Foster City | Foster City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.5 GWh | Mar 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Gilead Oceanside Solar Project | Gilead Sciences Inc. | Oceanside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Bodega Avenue Solar LLC | Bodega Avenue Solar LLC | Petaluma, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.1 GWh | Dec 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Lincoln WWTF Hybrid | Lincoln Solar Star, LLC | Lincoln, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.4 GWh | Jul 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| CA - Ventura Co CCD - Moorpark College | Forefront Power, LLC | Moorpark, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Jul 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Danell Bros Inc | Renewable Solar, Inc | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.8 GWh | Aug 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| CalRenew-1 | CalRenew-1 LLC | Mendota, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.3 GWh | Mar 2010 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| H. Gonzales | City of Vernon | Vernon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 297.9 MWh | Dec 1986 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Palomar Energy | San Diego Gas & Electric Co | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 956.0 GWh | Sep 2005 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| WWTP Power Generation Station | East Bay Municipal Util Dist | Oakland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 29.9 GWh | Jul 1985 | Mar 2025 | Other Biomass Gas : 98.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.2% |
| Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 883.7 GWh | Feb 2005 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Whitewater Hill Wind Partners | Shell Wind Energy Inc. | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 171.9 GWh | Sep 2002 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Cabazon Wind Partners | Shell Wind Energy Inc. | Cabazon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 118.0 GWh | Sep 2002 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| El Nido Facility | Merced Power LLC | El Nido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 43.7 GWh | Jul 2008 | Feb 2023 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8% |
| Dillon Wind LLC | Avangrid Renewables LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 151.4 GWh | Mar 2008 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC | Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC | Chowchilla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 49.1 GWh | Apr 2008 | Mar 2023 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8% |
| Panoche Peaker | Wellhead Services, Inc | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Jul 1973 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Bolthouse S&P and Rowen Farms Solar | MMA WBF Power LP | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 779.3 MWh | Oct 2008 | Mar 2023 | Solar |
| Henrietta Peaker | MRP San Joaquin Energy LLC. | Lemoore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.3 GWh | May 2002 | Feb 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Gilroy Peaking Energy Center | Calpine Gilroy Cogen LP | Gilroy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 27.2 GWh | Oct 2001 | Nov 2023 | Natural Gas |
| King City Peaking | Calpine Corp-King City | King City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.2 GWh | Mar 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Yuba City Energy Center | Calpine Corp-Yuba City | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 49.3 GWh | Jul 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Feather River Energy Center | Calpine Corp-Yuba City | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 45.2 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Valero Refinery Cogeneration Unit 1 | Valero Refining Co California | Benicia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 171.3 GWh | Sep 2002 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas : 94.2% Other Gas : 5.8% |
| Wolfskill Energy Center | Gilroy Energy Center LLC | Fairfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.0 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Panoche Energy Center | Panoche Energy Center, LLC | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.2 TWh | May 2009 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Tracy Combined Cycle Power Plant | MRP San Joaquin Energy LLC. | Tracy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 964.2 GWh | Mar 2003 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Century Generating Facility | Colton Power LP | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 651.0 MWh | Aug 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Drews Generating Facility | Colton Power LP | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 606.0 MWh | Jul 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Elk Hills Cogen | California Resources Elk Hills LLC | Tupman, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 52.8 GWh | Oct 1994 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Agua Mansa Power Plant | E I Colton LLC | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.2 GWh | May 2003 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Riverview Energy Center | Gilroy Energy Center for Riverview | Antioch, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 27.9 GWh | Apr 2003 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| THUMS | THUMS Long Beach Company | Long Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 298.7 GWh | Dec 2002 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| CSU Fresno Solar Project | MMA Fresno Power LP | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 GWh | Nov 2007 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Helzel & Schwarzhoff 86 | Wind Stream Operations LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 1986 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Miramar Energy Facility | San Diego Gas & Electric Co | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.0 GWh | May 2005 | Feb 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Chula Vista Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Chula Vista, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Apr 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Mira Loma Peaker | Southern California Edison Co | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.2 GWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Grapeland Hybrid | Southern California Edison Co | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| McGrath Peaker | Southern California Edison Co | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.4 GWh | Oct 2012 | 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 |
| Malaga Power LLC | CalPeak Power, LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.1 GWh | Aug 2005 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Diablo Winds LLC | Sequitur Renewables, LLC | Livermore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 35.8 GWh | Nov 2004 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Barre Peaker | Southern California Edison Co | Stanton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.5 GWh | Aug 2007 | Nov 2023 | Natural Gas |
| ZCO | Wind Stream Operations LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 GWh | Nov 1985 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Kumeyaay Wind | Leeward Asset Management, LLC | Campo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 145.1 GWh | Nov 2005 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Buena Vista Energy LLC | Leeward Asset Management, LLC | Byron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 90.9 GWh | Nov 2006 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Ameresco Santa Cruz Energy | AMERESCO Santa Cruz Energy LLC | Watsonville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.8 GWh | Dec 2005 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Shiloh I Wind Project | Avangrid Renewables LLC | Rio Vista, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 418.3 GWh | Apr 2006 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Clearwater Power Plant | City of Riverside - (CA) | Corona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.1 GWh | Feb 2005 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Bear Valley Power Plant | Bear Valley Electric Service | Big Bear Lake, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.9 GWh | Dec 2004 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Oasis Wind | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 205.4 GWh | Nov 2004 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Regional Wastewater Control Facility | City of Stockton MUD | Stockton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.1 GWh | Oct 2000 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas : 97.7% Natural Gas : 2.2% |
| Hatchet Ridge Wind Project | Pattern Operators LP | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 248.5 GWh | Nov 2010 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Midway Peaking LLC | CalPeak Power, LLC | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 25.7 GWh | Apr 2009 | Nov 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Terra-Gen VG Wind LLC | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.8 GWh | Dec 1983 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| High Winds LLC | FPLE High Winds, LLC | Birds Landing, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 237.7 GWh | Jun 2003 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| SJ/SC WPCP | San Jose/Santa Clara Water P C | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 76.6 GWh | Jan 1953 | Mar 2025 | Other Biomass Gas : 50.0% Natural Gas : 49.9% |
| Blacksand Generating Facility | Bridge Energy LLC | Brea, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 45.1 GWh | May 2000 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Mountain View III | Avangrid Renewables LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 68.7 GWh | Nov 2003 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Springville Hydroelectric | Calleguas Mun Water District | Camarillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 363.0 MWh | Feb 1994 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Malburg | City of Vernon | Vernon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 361.9 GWh | Sep 2005 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Colusa Generating Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Maxwell, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 TWh | Nov 2010 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Riverside Energy Resource Center | City of Riverside - (CA) | Riverside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 52.6 GWh | May 2006 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Springs Generating Station | City of Riverside - (CA) | Riverside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.1 GWh | Jun 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Gateway Generating Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Antioch, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 TWh | Dec 2008 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Red Bluff | California Power Holdings LLC | Red Bluff, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | Jul 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Chowchilla II | California Power Holdings LLC | Chowchilla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.6 GWh | May 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Center Hybrid | Southern California Edison Co | Norwalk, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.3 GWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Welport Lease Project | Sentinel Peak Resources California, LLC | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.7 GWh | Feb 1990 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Midway Sunset Cogen | Midway-Sunset Cogeneration Co | Fellows, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 254.9 GWh | Apr 1989 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Yuba City Cogen Partners | Wellhead Services, Inc | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 19.0 GWh | Nov 1990 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| MM West Covina | MM West Covina Energy LLC | West Covina, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 39.9 GWh | May 1993 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas : 99.4% Natural Gas : 0.6% |
| San Gabriel Hydro Project | Los Angeles County-San Gabriel | Azusa, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.5 GWh | Nov 1987 | May 2023 | Water |
| Stockton Biomass | DTE Stockton LLC | Stockton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 326.3 GWh | Nov 1987 | Dec 2023 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.6% |
| Biola University Hybrid | Biola University | La Mirada, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.2 GWh | Mar 1990 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Coram Energy LLC (ECT) | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 32.0 GWh | Apr 2005 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Coram Energy LLC | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 36.3 GWh | Dec 2004 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Three Forks Water Power Project | Grizzly Mountain Ranch | Zenia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 1984 | Dec 2023 | Water |
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 | 33.0 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 | 13.4 TWh |
| San Bernardino County, CA | # 6 | 196 | 13.3 TWh |
| Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 83 | 10.4 TWh |
| Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 104 | 8.4 TWh |
| Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 7.1 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 |
| Yuba County, CA | # 27 | 4 | 1.7 TWh |
| El Dorado County, CA | # 28 | 15 | 1.7 TWh |
| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Mar 2025 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inyo County, CA | # 29 | 23 | 1.2 TWh |
| Madera County, CA | # 30 | 26 | 973.4 GWh |
| Lake County, CA | # 31 | 10 | 906.8 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 |
| Merced County, CA | # 39 | 25 | 359.3 GWh |
| Nevada County, CA | # 40 | 12 | 348.8 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 | 296.6 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 |
| Sierra County, CA | # 52 | 3 | 24.4 GWh |
| Glenn County, CA | # 53 | 2 | 16.5 GWh |
| Mendocino County, CA | # 54 | 4 | 11.1 GWh |
| Marin County, CA | # 55 | 3 | 7.4 GWh |