Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Solar, LLC | CD US Solar PO 3, LLC | Silver Lake, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Mitchell Solar, LLC | CD US Solar PO 3, LLC | Silver Lake, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| RE Dillard 2 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Sloughhouse, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 6.2 GWh | Dec 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Kiefer Landfill | Sacramento County of Dpt Waste | Sloughhouse, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 66.6 GWh | Nov 1999 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| RE Dillard 3 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 |
| Exchequer | Merced Irrigation District | Snelling, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 250.6 GWh | Jun 1967 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Foundation SaIinas Valley State Prison | Foundation CA Fund IX Manager, LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.4 GWh | Jul 2018 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Foundation Dole Fresh Vegetables | Foundation CA Fund X Manager LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.1 GWh | Jul 2022 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| 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 |
| Foundation California Training Facility | Foundation CA Fund IX Manager, LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.0 GWh | Jul 2018 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| City of Soledad Water Reclamation | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.3 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Phoenix | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Sonora, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.7 GWh | Jan 1940 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Sierra Pacific Sonora | Sierra Pacific Industries | Standard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 34.0 GWh | Jan 2001 | Dec 2023 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Stanford Campus Solar | MN8 Energy LLC | Stanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.1 GWh | Feb 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Sand Bar Power Plant | Tri-Dam Power Authority | Stanislaus Ntl. Fores, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 124.3 GWh | Apr 1986 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Barre Peaker | Southern California Edison Co | Stanton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.5 GWh | Aug 2007 | Nov 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Stanton Energy Reliability Center Hybrid | Wellhead Services, Inc | Stanton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 GWh | Jun 2020 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Niagara Bottling Stockton | EnterSolar | Stockton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Dec 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Cascade Energy Storage, LLC | Engie North America | Stockton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | - | Mar 2025 | Electricity used for energy storage |
| Amazon - Stockton - Roof (SCK1) - (CA) | Forefront Power, LLC | Stockton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.6 GWh | Feb 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Donaghy-Stockton | Donaghy Sales Inc. | Stockton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Sep 2021 | 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 |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Cresta | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Storrie, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 121.7 GWh | Oct 1949 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Rock Creek | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Storrie, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 609.1 GWh | Feb 1950 | Mar 2025 | Water |
| Poe | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Storrie, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 315.4 GWh | Sep 1958 | Mar 2025 | Water |
| Slate Hybrid | MN8 Energy LLC | Stratford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 702.9 GWh | Oct 2021 | Mar 2025 | Solar |
| Potrero Hills Energy Producers | Potrero Hills Energy Producers, LLC | Suisun City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 58.7 GWh | Mar 2016 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Lambie Energy Center | Gilroy Energy Center LLC | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.3 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Goose Haven Energy Center | Goose Haven Energy Center | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.7 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Creed Energy Center | Creed Energy Center LLC | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.2 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Valley (CA) | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Sun Valley, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.6 TWh | Jul 2001 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Xebec 1 | AES Distributed Energy | Sun Valley, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Equinix Caspian Dr. Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Sunnyvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 35.9 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Yahoo! - HQ | Bloom Energy | Sunnyvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.1 GWh | Jun 2014 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| JSR000 N Mathilda Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Sunnyvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.8 GWh | May 2019 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Google Moffett Park Solar Project | Google, Inc. | Sunnyvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Feb 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Sunnyvale City of WPCP | Sunnyvale City of WPCP | Sunnyvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.7 GWh | Oct 1997 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 40.7% Landfill Gas : 30.6% Other Biomass Gas : 28.7% |
| Juniper Networks Sunnyvale | Bloom Energy | Sunnyvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.6 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| High Sierra Cogeneration Plant | Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Coop | Susanville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 35.7 GWh | Jan 2010 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Sunshine Gas Producers | Sunshine Gas Producers LLC | Sylmar, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 120.2 GWh | Jul 2014 | Mar 2025 | Landfill Gas |
| Foothill | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Sylmar, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 32.2 GWh | Sep 1971 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| 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 |
| Berry Cogen | Berry Petroleum Co | Taft, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.5 GWh | Nov 1986 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Taft 26C Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | Taft, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 52.4 GWh | Jun 1982 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Eagle Creek | ZGlobal Inc | Taft, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.6 GWh | Nov 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Algonquin SKIC 10 Solar, LLC | Algonquin Power Co | Taft, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 17.7 GWh | Dec 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Algonquin SKIC20 Solar LLC | Algonquin Power Co | Taft, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 45.5 GWh | Apr 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Maricopa West Solar PV, LLC | Onward Energy | Taft, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 40.6 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Cantua Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | TBD, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 33.9 GWh | May 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Giffen | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | TBD, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.4 GWh | May 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Windstar 1 | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 192.5 GWh | Jan 2012 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| 85 B | Wind Wall 1 LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 86.9 GWh | Dec 1984 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Helzel & Schwarzhoff 86 | Wind Stream Operations LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 1986 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| ZCO | Wind Stream Operations LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 GWh | Nov 1985 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Coram Energy LLC (ECT) | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 32.0 GWh | Apr 2005 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Coram Tehachapi | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.3 GWh | Aug 1992 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| 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 |
| Victory Garden (Tehachapi) | Wind Stream Operations LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 25.3 GWh | Nov 1981 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Sky River Wind Energy Center | Sky River Wind LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 201.6 GWh | Jan 1991 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Coram Energy LLC | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 36.3 GWh | Dec 2004 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| 85 A | Wind Wall 1 LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 62.9 GWh | Dec 1984 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Tehachapi Wind Resource I | CalWind Resources Inc | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.6 GWh | Nov 1984 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Tehachapi Wind Resource II | CalWind Resources Inc | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 42.1 GWh | Dec 1996 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Point Wind | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 236.6 GWh | Feb 2021 | Mar 2025 | Wind |
| Vintner Solar | Ecos Energy LLC | Templeton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Mar 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Kaweah 2 | Southern California Edison Co | Three Rivers, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 693.0 MWh | Aug 1929 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Torrance Refining Company, LLC | Torrance Refining Company, LLC | Torrance, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 74.8 GWh | Aug 1983 | Mar 2025 | Other Gas : 80.9% Waste Heat : 19.1% |
| Honda Torrance | Bloom Energy | Torrance, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 762.0 MWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Verizon-Torrance | Bloom Energy | Torrance, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 5.8 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Francisco St. Solar | AES Distributed Energy | Torrance, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.8 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| 20333 Normandie PV, LLC | TRITEC Americas | Torrance, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 3.8 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Prologis L.P | EnterSolar | Tracy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Jul 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Medline Ind. Phase 2 Tracy | EnterSolar | Tracy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Mar 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Tracy 210 | Costco Wholesale | Tracy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.9 GWh | Feb 2019 | Dec 2023 | 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 |
| Foundation ST | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Tracy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | May 2011 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Tranquillity ID | Tranquillity Solar 1, LLC | Tranquillity, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Feb 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Trona Solar III | Trona Solar III LLC | Trona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.9 GWh | Mar 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Argus Cogen Plant | Searles Valley Minerals Operations Inc. | Trona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 255.8 GWh | Nov 1947 | Mar 2025 | Bituminous Coal : 94.3% Natural Gas : 5.7% |
| Stampede | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Truckee, CA | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) | 2.3 GWh | Dec 1987 | Mar 2025 | Water |
| Solar Photovoltaic Project #42 | Southern California Edison Co | Tulare, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.9 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Central CA Fuel Cell 1 | Central CA Fuel Cell 1 | Tulare, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.0 GWh | Apr 2018 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Tulare 1 and 2 | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Tulare, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 636.0 MWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell | Central CA Fuel Cell 2, LLC | Tulare, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.5 GWh | Nov 2019 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas : 81.3% Natural Gas : 18.7% |
| Elk Hills Power LLC | Elk Hills Power LLC | Tupman, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 TWh | Jun 2003 | Mar 2025 | 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 |
| Walnut Energy Center | Turlock Irrigation District | Turlock, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 1.5 TWh | Jan 2006 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
| SEPV 2 | CVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLC | Twentynine Palms, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.4 GWh | May 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SEPV 8 | Duke Energy Renewables Services | Twentynine Palms, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 32.8 GWh | May 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SEPV9 Power Plant | Duke Energy Renewables Services | Twentynine Palms, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 24.4 GWh | May 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| MCAGCC Cogen Plant | DOD USMC Marine Air Ground Combat | Twentynine Palms, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 41.3 GWh | Jan 2003 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| 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 |
| Lake Mendocino | City of Ukiah - (CA) | Ukiah, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.1 GWh | Apr 1987 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Comcast - Universal City | Bloom Energy | Universal City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.8 GWh | Aug 2021 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| San Antonio Regional Hospital | San Antonio Regional Hospital | Upland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.7 GWh | Dec 1984 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| G2 Energy Hay Rd | G2 Energy LLC | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.8 GWh | May 2013 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Vaca Dixon Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Nov 2009 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
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 |