Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biola University Hybrid | Biola University | La Mirada, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.5 GWh | Mar 1990 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Western Power & Steam Inc | Western Power and Steam II LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 17.7 GWh | Feb 1990 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Collierville Powerhouse | Northern California Power Agny | Murphys, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 397.3 GWh | Oct 1989 | Jun 2026 | Water |
| Live Oak Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.1 GWh | Feb 1992 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Saint Agnes Medical Center | Saint Agnes Medical Center | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 32.1 GWh | Apr 2001 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Martinez Refining | Martinez Refining Co | Martinez, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 665.5 GWh | Oct 1995 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas : 96.5% Other Gas : 3.5% |
| Sutter Energy Center | Calpine Corp-Sutter | Yuba City, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.5 TWh | Jun 2001 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| La Paloma Generating Plant | CXA La Paloma LLC | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 TWh | Dec 2002 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Sunrise Power LLC | Sunrise Power Co LLC | Fellows, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 TWh | May 2001 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Los Medanos Energy Center | Los Medanos Energy Center LLC | Pittsburg, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 TWh | Jul 2001 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Blythe Energy Inc | AltaGas Blythe Operations Inc | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 317.7 GWh | Nov 2003 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Delta Energy Center | Delta Energy Center LLC | Pittsburg, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 TWh | Apr 2002 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Otay Mesa Generating Project | Otay Mesa Energy Center LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 TWh | Sep 2009 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Metcalf Energy Center | Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.9 TWh | May 2005 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Elk Hills Power LLC | Elk Hills Power LLC | Tupman, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 TWh | Jun 2003 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| High Desert Power Plant | MRP Generation Holdings, LLC | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 TWh | Mar 2003 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Wilmington Hydrogen Plant | Air Products & Chemicals Inc | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 180.0 GWh | Feb 1996 | Jun 2026 | Waste Heat |
| Pastoria Energy Facility, LLC | Calpine Corp - Pastoria Energy Center | Lebec, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 TWh | Apr 2005 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Hanford Energy Park Peaker | MRP San Joaquin Energy LLC. | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Aug 2001 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Mountain View I & II | AES Distributed Energy | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 252.5 GWh | May 2001 | Jun 2026 | Wind |
| Los Esteros Critical Energy Center | Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLC | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 169.1 GWh | Jan 2003 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Henrietta Peaker | MRP San Joaquin Energy LLC. | Lemoore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.3 GWh | May 2002 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Tracy Combined Cycle Power Plant | MRP San Joaquin Energy LLC. | Tracy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 655.2 GWh | Mar 2003 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Elk Hills Cogen | California Resources Elk Hills LLC | Tupman, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 101.8 GWh | Oct 1994 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Cosumnes Power Plant | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Herald, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 3.1 TWh | Jan 2006 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas : 99.0% Other Biomass Gas : 1.0% |
| Palomar Energy | San Diego Gas & Electric Co | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.2 TWh | Sep 2005 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 903.3 GWh | Feb 2005 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| WWTP Power Generation Station | East Bay Municipal Util Dist - (CA) | Oakland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 31.4 GWh | Jul 1985 | Jun 2026 | Other Biomass Gas : 98.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.1% |
| Malburg | City of Vernon - (CA) | Vernon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 266.2 GWh | Sep 2005 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Magnolia Power Project | City of Burbank Water and Power - (CA) | Burbank, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.2 TWh | Aug 2005 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| THUMS | THUMS Long Beach Company | Long Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 158.0 GWh | Dec 2002 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Walnut Energy Center | Turlock Irrigation District | Turlock, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 1.4 TWh | Jan 2006 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| SJ/SC WPCP | San Jose/Santa Clara Water P C | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 67.0 GWh | Jan 1953 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas : 54.1% Other Biomass Gas : 45.7% |
| Miramar Energy Facility | San Diego Gas & Electric Co | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.8 GWh | May 2005 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Malaga Power LLC | CalPeak Power, LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.3 GWh | Aug 2005 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Roseville Energy Park | City of Roseville - (CA) | Roseville, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 329.9 GWh | Oct 2007 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Russell City Energy Center | Russell City Energy Company LLC | Hayward, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 TWh | Jul 2013 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Gateway Generating Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Antioch, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 TWh | Dec 2008 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Colusa Generating Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Maxwell, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.9 TWh | Nov 2010 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Panoche Energy Center | Panoche Energy Center, LLC | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 649.6 GWh | May 2009 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Ameresco Ox Mountain | AMERESCO Ox Mountain Energy LLC | Half Moon Bay, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 80.9 GWh | Nov 2008 | Jun 2026 | Landfill Gas |
| Canyon Power Plant | City of Anaheim - (CA) | Anaheim, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.9 GWh | Jul 2011 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Ivanpah 2 | NRG Energy Services | Nipton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 229.0 GWh | Nov 2013 | Jun 2026 | Solar : 97.5% Natural Gas : 2.5% |
| Ivanpah 1 | NRG Energy Services | Nipton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 196.5 GWh | Nov 2013 | Jun 2026 | Solar : 96.2% Natural Gas : 3.8% |
| Ivanpah 3 | NRG Energy Services | Nipton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 192.5 GWh | Nov 2013 | Jun 2026 | Solar : 97.0% Natural Gas : 3.0% |
| UCI Facilities Management Central Plant | University of California Irvine | Irvine, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 113.8 GWh | Jun 2007 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Marsh Landing Generating Station | Marsh Landing LLC | Antioch, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.4 GWh | Apr 2013 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Mojave Solar Project | Mojave Solar LLC | Hinkley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 595.9 GWh | Nov 2014 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Panoche Valley Solar Farm | RWE Clean Energy | Paicines, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 235.3 GWh | Dec 2017 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| AV Solar Ranch One | AV Solar Ranch 1 LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 560.8 GWh | Jul 2014 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Genesis Solar Energy Project | Genesis Solar LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 600.0 GWh | Oct 2013 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| John L. Featherstone Plant | Hudson Ranch Power I LLC | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 429.9 GWh | Feb 2012 | Jun 2026 | Geothermal |
| Sentinel Energy Center, LLC | Sentinel Energy Center LLC | Desert Hot Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 123.0 GWh | Apr 2013 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Mariposa Energy Project | Diamond Generating Corporation | Byron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 22.8 GWh | Sep 2012 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Ocotillo Express LLC | Pattern Operators LP | Ocotillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 402.1 GWh | Nov 2012 | Jun 2026 | Wind |
| Walnut Creek Energy Park | Walnut Creek LLC | Industry, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 36.4 GWh | Mar 2013 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| CCCSD Wastewater Treatment Plnt | Central Contra Costa Sanitary District | Martinez, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.1 GWh | Nov 1995 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| University of California San Diego Hybri | University of California San Diego | La Jolla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 232.0 GWh | Jun 2001 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Oxnard Paper Mill | New-Indy, Oxnard LLC | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 165.5 GWh | Feb 1986 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Topaz Solar Farm | Topaz Solar Farms LLC | Santa Margarita, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 969.2 GWh | Mar 2013 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Signal Hill West Unit | Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc | Signal Hill, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 39.2 GWh | Jun 2004 | Jun 2026 | Other Gas |
| Watkins Manufacturing Co. | Watkins Manufacturing Corporation | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.6 GWh | Oct 2001 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| El Segundo Energy Center LLC | NRG Energy Services LLC | El Segundo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 47.1 GWh | Jun 2013 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Tule Wind LLC | Avangrid Power LLC | Boulevard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 348.5 GWh | Nov 2017 | Jun 2026 | Wind |
| Lodi Energy Center | Northern California Power Agny | Lodi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 413.3 GWh | Oct 2012 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Brea Expansion Plant | Brea Power II | Brea, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 244.4 GWh | Oct 2012 | Jun 2026 | Landfill Gas |
| Kern Oil & Refining Co | Kern Oil & Refining Co | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 35.5 GWh | Sep 2002 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Foundation Superior Farms | Foundation CA Fund VI Manager LLC | Dixon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 754.0 MWh | Nov 2012 | Jun 2026 | Wind |
| Foundation Wal-Mart Red Bluff | Foundation CA Fund VI Manager LLC | Red Bluff, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.5 GWh | Aug 2012 | Jun 2026 | Wind |
| CSUF Trigeneration | California State University at Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 33.6 GWh | Sep 2010 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas : 80.2% Solar : 19.8% |
| Parnassus Central Utility Plant | University of California-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 66.9 GWh | Dec 1995 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Hoag Hospital Cogen Plant | Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital | Newport Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 27.4 GWh | Jun 2006 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| C&H Sugar Plant | C&H Sugar Company Inc | Crockett, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 36.7 GWh | Sep 1957 | Jun 2026 | Purchased Steam |
| Central Utilities Plant LAX 2 | LAX Airport | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 31.8 GWh | Sep 2015 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Solar Star 1 | Solar Star California XIX, LLC | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 888.9 GWh | Feb 2014 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Solar Star 2 | Solar Star California XX, LLC | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 761.2 GWh | Feb 2014 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Sunshine Gas Producers | Sunshine Gas Producers LLC | Sylmar, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 132.3 GWh | Jul 2014 | Jun 2026 | Landfill Gas |
| Desert Breeze Solar, LLC | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Solar | Hinkley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 69.4 GWh | - | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Rosamond South 1 | Golden Fields Solar IV, LLC | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 370.3 GWh | Jul 2025 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Luna Valley | Luna Valley Solar I, LLC | Mendota, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 314.9 GWh | Jul 2025 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Arrowleaf Solar and Storage | ORNI 30 LLC | Brawley, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 50.2 GWh | Nov 2025 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| BCE Seal Beach | BCE Seal Beach | Seal Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.8 GWh | Oct 2025 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| P66 Rodeo Solar | P66 Rodeo Solar | Rodeo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 57.5 GWh | Mar 2023 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Angela Solar Project | Angiola East LLC | Alpaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 24.2 GWh | - | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Edwards Sanborn 1C | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Hybrid | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 253.8 GWh | Oct 2025 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Carlsbad Energy Center | NRG California Peaker Operations LLC | Carlsbad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 190.6 GWh | Nov 2018 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2 | Xeres Ventures LLC | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 263.0 MWh | Aug 2011 | Jun 2026 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Beacon Solar Plant Site 5 | Sune Beacon Site 5, LLC | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 82.9 GWh | Nov 2017 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Beacon Solar Plant Site 2 | Sune Beacon Site 2, LLC | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 105.2 GWh | Nov 2017 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 1 | AES Distributed Energy | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 124.6 GWh | Mar 2017 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 3 | AES Distributed Energy | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 118.3 GWh | Nov 2016 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 4 | AES Distributed Energy | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 114.7 GWh | Nov 2016 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Golden Acorn Casino | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Campo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.4 GWh | Jun 2014 | Jun 2026 | Wind |
| Anheuser-Busch #2 | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Fairfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Oct 2014 | Jun 2026 | Wind |
| W Plant | Qualcomm Incorporated | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 16.2 GWh | Jun 2005 | Jun 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Wright Solar Park | Wright Solar Park LLC | Los Banos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 396.9 GWh | Nov 2019 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Borden Solar Farm | 41MB 8me, LLC | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 89.9 GWh | May 2020 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Little Bear Solar 1, LLC | Little Bear Solar 1, LLC (Longroad) | Mendota, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 67.7 GWh | Nov 2020 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| Desert Quartzite | Desert Quartzite LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 852.5 GWh | Nov 2024 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
| North Rosamond Solar LLC | North Rosamond Solar, LLC | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 358.7 GWh | May 2019 | Jun 2026 | Solar |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on June 2026 generation numbers.| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Jun 2026 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County, CA | # 1 | 317 | 34.3 TWh |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 2 | 22 | 20.5 TWh |
| Los Angeles County, CA | # 3 | 319 | 16.7 TWh |
| Riverside County, CA | # 4 | 162 | 14.0 TWh |
| Contra Costa County, CA | # 5 | 59 | 12.4 TWh |
| San Bernardino County, CA | # 6 | 208 | 11.6 TWh |
| Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 84 | 9.9 TWh |
| Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 127 | 7.4 TWh |
| Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 6.9 TWh |
| Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 67 | 5.6 TWh |
| Sonoma County, CA | # 11 | 26 | 5.0 TWh |
| San Diego County, CA | # 12 | 156 | 4.1 TWh |
| Kings County, CA | # 13 | 58 | 4.0 TWh |
| Santa Clara County, CA | # 14 | 76 | 3.5 TWh |
| Butte County, CA | # 15 | 25 | 3.5 TWh |
| Solano County, CA | # 16 | 41 | 3.1 TWh |
| Tuolumne County, CA | # 17 | 23 | 2.9 TWh |
| Stanislaus County, CA | # 18 | 25 | 2.7 TWh |
| Alameda County, CA | # 19 | 51 | 2.6 TWh |
| Orange County, CA | # 20 | 59 | 2.5 TWh |
| Monterey County, CA | # 21 | 29 | 2.3 TWh |
| Plumas County, CA | # 22 | 13 | 2.2 TWh |
| Colusa County, CA | # 23 | 4 | 2.0 TWh |
| Placer County, CA | # 24 | 24 | 1.8 TWh |
| Sutter County, CA | # 25 | 8 | 1.6 TWh |
| Tulare County, CA | # 26 | 71 | 1.6 TWh |
| Yuba County, CA | # 27 | 5 | 1.5 TWh |
| El Dorado County, CA | # 28 | 15 | 1.5 TWh |
| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Jun 2026 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin County, CA | # 29 | 53 | 1.5 TWh |
| Madera County, CA | # 30 | 28 | 1.2 TWh |
| Inyo County, CA | # 31 | 23 | 1.1 TWh |
| Lake County, CA | # 32 | 10 | 896.4 GWh |
| Ventura County, CA | # 33 | 33 | 687.9 GWh |
| Amador County, CA | # 34 | 8 | 605.0 GWh |
| Mono County, CA | # 35 | 9 | 597.8 GWh |
| Calaveras County, CA | # 36 | 6 | 503.3 GWh |
| Trinity County, CA | # 37 | 5 | 499.2 GWh |
| Merced County, CA | # 38 | 33 | 490.0 GWh |
| Humboldt County, CA | # 39 | 10 | 440.4 GWh |
| Lassen County, CA | # 40 | 9 | 337.3 GWh |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | # 41 | 18 | 296.3 GWh |
| Mariposa County, CA | # 42 | 2 | 272.7 GWh |
| San Benito County, CA | # 43 | 6 | 253.0 GWh |
| Nevada County, CA | # 44 | 12 | 225.0 GWh |
| Yolo County, CA | # 45 | 15 | 196.2 GWh |
| San Mateo County, CA | # 46 | 11 | 131.1 GWh |
| San Francisco County, CA | # 47 | 10 | 80.0 GWh |
| Siskiyou County, CA | # 48 | 8 | 77.3 GWh |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | # 49 | 6 | 60.8 GWh |
| Tehama County, CA | # 50 | 7 | 52.9 GWh |
| Napa County, CA | # 51 | 11 | 51.2 GWh |
| Sierra County, CA | # 52 | 3 | 29.4 GWh |
| Marin County, CA | # 53 | 3 | 28.1 GWh |
| Mendocino County, CA | # 54 | 6 | 12.3 GWh |
| Glenn County, CA | # 55 | 2 | 12.1 GWh |