Directory of Power Plants in California
Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
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Wonderful Orchards - New Columbia | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.7 GWh | Aug 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Victor Dry Farm Ranch A | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.7 GWh | May 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
CED Avenal | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. | Avenal, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.7 GWh | Dec 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
AT&T Anaheim | Bloom Energy | Anaheim, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.7 GWh | Aug 2016 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Lambie Energy Center | Gilroy Energy Center LLC | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.7 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Pleasant Valley Hydro | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Bishop, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 9.7 GWh | Jan 1958 | Nov 2024 | Water |
MM Tulare Energy | MM Tulare Energy LLC | Visalia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.7 GWh | Apr 1998 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
Life Technologies - Fremont | Bloom Energy | Fremont, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.0 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Extreme Via Del Oro | Bloom Energy | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.0 GWh | Feb 2019 | Mar 2024 | Natural Gas |
Wonderful Firebaugh | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.0 GWh | Jul 2022 | 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 |
Summer North Solar | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.0 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
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 |
USPS PV | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Los Angeles, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.1 GWh | Jun 2017 | 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 |
Montgomery Creek Hydro | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | Montgomery Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.1 GWh | Dec 1986 | Dec 2024 | Water |
San Antonio Regional Hospital | San Antonio Regional Hospital | Upland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.2 GWh | Dec 1984 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
SFDK Solar | AES Distributed Energy | Vallejo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.2 GWh | Nov 2019 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
EMWD - San Jacinto RWRF NEM | SkyHigh 2 Solar | San Jacinto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.2 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
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 |
Agnews Power Plant | OLS Energy-Agnews Inc. | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.3 GWh | Oct 1990 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Long Beach Generation LLC | Long Beach Generation LLC | Long Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.3 GWh | Nov 1976 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
McKittrick Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.4 GWh | Sep 1991 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
Chalk Cliff Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.4 GWh | Feb 1990 | May 2025 | Natural Gas |
Bishop Creek 6 | Southern California Edison Co | Bishop, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.4 GWh | Feb 1913 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Desert Green Solar Farm LLC | Invenergy Services LLC | Boulevard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.4 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Red Bluff | California Power Holdings LLC | Red Bluff, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.5 GWh | Jul 2001 | 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 |
Henrietta Peaker | MRP San Joaquin Energy LLC. | Lemoore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.5 GWh | May 2002 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
Bowman | Nevada Irrigation District | Nevada City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.6 GWh | Aug 1986 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Mill Creek 3 | Southern California Edison Co | Mill Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.6 GWh | Feb 1903 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Upper Dawson | Turlock Irrigation District | La Grange, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 10.7 GWh | Oct 1983 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Hoag Hospital Cogen Plant | Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital | Newport Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.7 GWh | Jun 2006 | May 2025 | Natural Gas |
Munro Valley Solar | Ecos Energy LLC | Olancha, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.7 GWh | Sep 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Bidwell Ditch Project | Mega Renewables | Hat Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.7 GWh | Feb 1987 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Goal Line LP | Goal Line LP | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.9 GWh | Jul 1994 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
RE Bruceville 1 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 10.9 GWh | Dec 2011 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
RE Rio Grande Solar LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.0 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Antelope Expansion 3B | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.0 GWh | May 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
RE Bruceville 3 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.0 GWh | Jan 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
RE Kammerer 1 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.0 GWh | Dec 2011 | Nov 2024 | Solar |
Kingsburg Cogen | KES Kingsburg LP | Kingsburg, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.0 GWh | Nov 1990 | Nov 2024 | Natural Gas |
RE Kammerer 3 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.0 GWh | Jan 2012 | Nov 2024 | Solar |
Genentech Vacaville Meter #1 | Tesla Inc. | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.0 GWh | Apr 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
RE Kammerer 2 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.1 GWh | Jan 2012 | Nov 2024 | Solar |
Santa Rita Jail Fuel Cell | SRJFC, LLC | Dublin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.1 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Kaiser Deer Valley Rd. Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Antioch, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.2 GWh | Mar 2017 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Laguna Water Reclamation Facility | City of Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.2 GWh | Feb 2013 | Dec 2024 | Other Biomass Gas : 85.8% Natural Gas : 14.2% |
Mira Loma Peaker | Southern California Edison Co | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.3 GWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
RE Bruceville 2 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.3 GWh | Jan 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
City of Hayward WWTP | City of Hayward | Hayward, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.3 GWh | Oct 2010 | Dec 2024 | Other Biomass Gas : 60.4% Solar : 27.7% Natural Gas : 12.0% |
Valley Center 2 | MN8 Energy LLC | Valley Center, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.4 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Olive View Medical Center | Los Angeles County DHS | Sylmar, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 11.4 GWh | Jan 1987 | Feb 2024 | Natural Gas |
HL Solar | HL Solar LLC | Wendel, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.5 GWh | May 2019 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Big Creek Water Works | Big Creek Water Works Ltd | Hyampom, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.5 GWh | Dec 1986 | May 2025 | Water |
Miramar Energy Facility | San Diego Gas & Electric Co | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.5 GWh | May 2005 | May 2025 | Natural Gas |
RE McKenzie 6 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.6 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
RE McKenzie 5 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.6 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
RE McKenzie 4 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.6 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
RE McKenzie 3 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.6 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
RE McKenzie 2 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.6 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
RE McKenzie 1 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 11.6 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Siphon Drop Power Plant | Yuma County Water User's Association | Winterhaven, CA | Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC) | 11.6 GWh | Aug 1987 | Dec 2024 | Water |
King City Peaking | Calpine Corp-King City | King City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | Mar 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Wheeler Ridge | AFTW Holdings, LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | Aug 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Diamond H Dairy Power | Madera DP 2, LLC | Chowchilla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | Sep 2021 | Dec 2024 | Other Biomass Gas |
Garnet Wind Energy Center | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | May 2009 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
Wonderful Orchards - Belridge | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Live Oak Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.0 GWh | Feb 1992 | May 2025 | Natural Gas |
Antelope DSR 2 | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.0 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
KSR053 Cantara Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Panorama City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.1 GWh | Apr 2018 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Kern Front Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.2 GWh | Jan 1989 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
G2 Energy Hay Rd | G2 Energy LLC | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.2 GWh | May 2013 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
Lake Mendocino | City of Ukiah - (CA) | Ukiah, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.3 GWh | Apr 1987 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Edom Hills Project 1 LLC | Edom Hills Project 1 LLC | Cathedral City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.4 GWh | Aug 2008 | Nov 2024 | Wind |
Biola University Hybrid | Biola University | La Mirada, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.6 GWh | Mar 1990 | May 2025 | Natural Gas |
Barre Peaker | Southern California Edison Co | Stanton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.7 GWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Tequesquite Landfill Solar PV Project | Solar Star California XXXI, LLC | Riverside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.7 GWh | Sep 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Wonderful Orchards - Westside | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.7 GWh | Jul 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Keysight - Santa Rosa | Bloom Energy | Santa Rosa, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.8 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Naval Hospital Medical Center | Department of the Navy | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.0 GWh | Nov 2003 | May 2025 | Natural Gas |
Goose Haven Energy Center | Goose Haven Energy Center | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.0 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Lake Herman | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Benicia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.0 GWh | Oct 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Santa Rita Jail Hybrid | County of Alameda GSA | Dublin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.1 GWh | Aug 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 80.9% Solar : 19.1% |
Waste Mangement Redwood LFGTE | WM Renewable Energy LLC | Novato, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.1 GWh | Apr 2017 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
Big Pine Creek | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Big Pine, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 13.1 GWh | Jun 1925 | Oct 2024 | Water |
South | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Manton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.1 GWh | Nov 1979 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Enloe Medical - Chico | Bloom Energy | Chico, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.3 GWh | May 2021 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
SCDA Solar 1 | SCDA Solar 1, LLC | Sacramento, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.4 GWh | Sep 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Badger Creek Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.5 GWh | Mar 1991 | May 2025 | Natural Gas |
Byron Highway Solar | RPCA Solar 3, LLC | Byron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.5 GWh | Oct 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Berry Cogen | Berry Petroleum Co | Taft, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.5 GWh | Nov 1986 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
Olsen | Olsen Power Partners | Whitmore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.5 GWh | Dec 1989 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Giffen | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | TBD, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.6 GWh | May 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell | Central CA Fuel Cell 2, LLC | Tulare, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.7 GWh | Nov 2019 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas : 63.4% Other Biomass Gas : 36.6% |
Dominguez Plant | Eco Services Corp. | Long Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.7 GWh | Jul 1976 | Dec 2023 | Waste Heat |
Stampede | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Truckee, CA | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) | 13.8 GWh | Dec 1987 | May 2025 | Water |
Westside Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Five Points, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.9 GWh | Jul 2011 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on December 2024 generation numbers.County | State Rank | Active Plants | Dec 2024 Generation |
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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 | 31.4 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 | 84.6 GWh |
San Mateo County, CA | # 47 | 10 | 133.3 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 | 334.0 GWh |
Lassen County, CA | # 41 | 9 | 341.0 GWh |
San Benito County, CA | # 40 | 6 | 346.0 GWh |
Humboldt County, CA | # 39 | 10 | 469.7 GWh |
Merced County, CA | # 38 | 30 | 475.2 GWh |
Calaveras County, CA | # 37 | 6 | 542.0 GWh |
Trinity County, CA | # 36 | 5 | 560.5 GWh |
Amador County, CA | # 35 | 8 | 659.7 GWh |
Mono County, CA | # 34 | 9 | 785.9 GWh |
Ventura County, CA | # 33 | 32 | 825.9 GWh |
Lake County, CA | # 32 | 10 | 912.2 GWh |
Madera County, CA | # 31 | 28 | 1.0 TWh |
Tulare County, CA | # 30 | 68 | 1.1 TWh |
Inyo County, CA | # 29 | 23 | 1.2 TWh |
El Dorado County, CA | # 28 | 15 | 1.4 TWh |
County | State Rank | Active Plants | Dec 2024 Generation |
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Yuba County, CA | # 27 | 5 | 1.6 TWh |
Sutter County, CA | # 26 | 8 | 1.9 TWh |
Plumas County, CA | # 25 | 13 | 2.0 TWh |
Placer County, CA | # 24 | 23 | 2.0 TWh |
San Joaquin County, CA | # 23 | 45 | 2.3 TWh |
Alameda County, CA | # 22 | 46 | 2.5 TWh |
Stanislaus County, CA | # 21 | 25 | 2.7 TWh |
Tuolumne County, CA | # 20 | 23 | 2.8 TWh |
Colusa County, CA | # 19 | 3 | 2.9 TWh |
Solano County, CA | # 18 | 40 | 3.1 TWh |
Orange County, CA | # 17 | 59 | 3.3 TWh |
Butte County, CA | # 16 | 25 | 3.6 TWh |
Monterey County, CA | # 15 | 29 | 3.7 TWh |
Kings County, CA | # 14 | 57 | 4.1 TWh |
Santa Clara County, CA | # 13 | 74 | 4.4 TWh |
San Diego County, CA | # 12 | 150 | 5.1 TWh |
Sonoma County, CA | # 11 | 26 | 5.3 TWh |
Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 64 | 6.5 TWh |
Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 7.4 TWh |
Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 109 | 7.9 TWh |
Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 84 | 9.7 TWh |
San Bernardino County, CA | # 6 | 203 | 13.3 TWh |
Contra Costa County, CA | # 5 | 56 | 13.6 TWh |
Riverside County, CA | # 4 | 159 | 14.5 TWh |
San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 3 | 22 | 20.7 TWh |
Los Angeles County, CA | # 2 | 307 | 20.8 TWh |
Kern County, CA | # 1 | 311 | 34.4 TWh |