Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division 1 | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.5 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Las Virgenes Municipal Water District | Tesla Inc. | Calabasas, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Jan 2014 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Intel Folsom Phase 2 | Tesla Inc. | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.5 GWh | Sep 2012 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Sacramento Fairbain Water Treatment Plan | Tesla Inc. | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.2 GWh | Jan 2013 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Fremont - Kato Rd | Tesla Inc. | Fremont, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Fremont CA AutoFactory | Tesla Inc. | Fremont, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 524.0 MWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Clovis High School | Tesla Inc. | Clovis, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Mar 2018 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Clovis East High School | Tesla Inc. | Clovis, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 GWh | Mar 2018 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Clovis North High School | Tesla Inc. | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.5 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Marathon Bay Area Cogen | Tesoro Marketing & Refining Co. LLC (Martinez) | Martinez, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 598.3 GWh | Jan 1987 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Equilon Los Angeles Refining | Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 239.9 GWh | Nov 1982 | Nov 2025 | Other Gas : 97.9% Natural Gas : 2.1% |
| University of the Pacific | The Greater Light USA LLC | Stockton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.4 GWh | Apr 2022 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Berrenda Mesa Water District | The Greater Light USA LLC | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.8 GWh | Jun 2023 | Nov 2025 | Solar |
| THUMS | THUMS Long Beach Company | Long Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 155.6 GWh | Dec 2002 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Titan Solar 1 (CA) | Titan Solar 1, LLC | Borrego Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 164.1 GWh | Nov 2020 | Aug 2026 | Solar |
| Topaz Solar Farm | Topaz Solar Farms LLC | Santa Margarita, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 982.4 GWh | Mar 2013 | Aug 2026 | Solar |
| Cold Canyon 1 | Toro Energy of California SLO | San Luis Obispo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.6 GWh | Jun 2013 | Dec 2025 | Landfill Gas |
| Torrance Refining Company, LLC | Torrance Refining Company, LLC | Torrance, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 62.2 GWh | Aug 1983 | Aug 2026 | Other Gas : 52.0% Waste Heat : 48.0% |
| Thermo Fisher Pleasanton | TotalEnergies Renewables USA LLC | Pleasanton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.5 GWh | Jun 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Kern Co Sheriff | TotalEnergies Renewables USA LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 56.0 MWh | Jul 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Toyon Power Station | Toyon Landfill Gas Conversion, LLC | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 5.0 GWh | Dec 1985 | Dec 2025 | Landfill Gas |
| Tranquillity ID | Tranquillity Solar 1, LLC | Tranquillity, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.5 GWh | Feb 2018 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Transamerica Pyramid | Transamerica Pyramid Properties LLC | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 MWh | Jun 2007 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Sand Bar Power Plant | Tri-Dam Power Authority | Stanislaus Ntl. Fores, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 82.5 GWh | Apr 1986 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| 20333 Normandie PV, LLC | TRITEC Americas | Torrance, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 5.1 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| VS BC Pacific Gateway, LLC | TRITEC Americas | Los Angeles, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Feb 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| VS RXI Mason-Chatsworth, LLC | TRITEC Americas | Chatsworth, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 2.9 GWh | Jun 2023 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Trona Solar III | Trona Solar III LLC | Trona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.4 GWh | Mar 2023 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Luciana | Tulare Solar Center, LLC | Richgrove, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 138.1 GWh | Mar 2022 | Aug 2026 | Solar |
| Don Pedro | Turlock Irrigation District | La Grange, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 288.3 GWh | Apr 1971 | Aug 2026 | Water |
| Upper Dawson | Turlock Irrigation District | La Grange, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 8.9 GWh | Oct 1983 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| La Grange | Turlock Irrigation District | La Grange, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 6.6 GWh | Nov 1924 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Frankenheimer Power Plant | Turlock Irrigation District | Oakdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.3 GWh | Feb 1983 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Hickman | Turlock Irrigation District | Hickman, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 3.6 GWh | Aug 1979 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Walnut Energy Center | Turlock Irrigation District | Turlock, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 1.5 TWh | Jan 2006 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Almond Power Plant | Turlock Irrigation District | Modesto, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 152.3 GWh | Mar 1996 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Turlock Lake | Turlock Irrigation District | Hickman, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 3.2 GWh | Jun 1980 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| US Borax | U S Borax Inc | Boron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 257.3 GWh | Jun 1984 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Spring Creek | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 455.2 GWh | Dec 1963 | Aug 2026 | Water |
| Shasta | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.0 TWh | May 1944 | Aug 2026 | Water |
| Parker Dam | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Parker, CA | Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC) | 359.7 GWh | Nov 1942 | Aug 2026 | Water |
| Nimbus | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 59.3 GWh | Apr 1955 | Aug 2026 | Water |
| Keswick | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 377.5 GWh | Sep 1949 | Aug 2026 | Water |
| Judge F Carr | U S Bureau of Reclamation | French Gulch, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 377.6 GWh | Apr 1963 | Aug 2026 | Water |
| Trinity | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Weaverville, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 467.9 GWh | Jan 1964 | Aug 2026 | Water |
| Folsom | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 559.8 GWh | Apr 1955 | Aug 2026 | Water |
| New Melones | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Jamestown, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 402.1 GWh | May 1979 | Aug 2026 | Water |
| Stampede | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Truckee, CA | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) | 11.7 GWh | Dec 1987 | Aug 2026 | Water |
| UCI Facilities Management Central Plant | University of California Irvine | Irvine, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 113.6 GWh | Jun 2007 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Univ of California San Diego Solar | University of California San Diego | La Jolla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Nov 2008 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| University of California San Diego Hybri | University of California San Diego | La Jolla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 225.8 GWh | Jun 2001 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| University of California Santa Cruz | University of California Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 33.5 GWh | Aug 2013 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas : 91.4% Solar : 8.6% |
| UCLA So Campus Cogen Project | University of California-LA | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 255.4 GWh | Sep 1993 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Parnassus Central Utility Plant | University of California-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 67.2 GWh | Dec 1995 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Energy Center | University of Redlands | Redlands, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.4 GWh | Jan 2007 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Univ of San Francisco Cogen | University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.2 GWh | Aug 1987 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| CA- US Foods- Sacramento (McClellan) | USF McClellan, LLC | McClellan, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.4 GWh | Mar 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Angels | Utica Water & Power Authority | Angels Camp, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.9 GWh | Dec 1939 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Murphys | Utica Water & Power Authority | Murphys, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.8 GWh | Feb 1954 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center | VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center | North Hills, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 3.8 GWh | Sep 2014 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Valero Refinery Cogeneration Unit 1 | Valero Refining Co California | Benicia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 236.7 GWh | Sep 2002 | Feb 2026 | Natural Gas : 85.2% Other Gas : 14.8% |
| Valero Wilmington Cogeneration Plant | Valero Wilmington | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 211.3 GWh | Oct 2017 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| CFW Solar X LLC - Vaughn | Valta Energy | San Fernando, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 465.0 MWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| 9150 Hermosa Solar GM | Valta Energy | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 2022 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| 20701 Plummer PV, LLC | Valta Energy | Chatsworth, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 2.8 GWh | Jun 2022 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Vasco Winds | Vasco Winds, LLC | Livermore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 233.7 GWh | Nov 2011 | Oct 2025 | Wind |
| Vega Solar | Vega Solar, LLC | Los Banos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 49.3 GWh | Feb 2015 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Ventura Solar | Ventura Solar LLC | Fillmore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.4 GWh | Aug 2021 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Verizon Comms Garage Top Solar Project | Verizon Communications | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 348.0 MWh | Aug 2025 | Jun 2025 | Solar |
| Victory Pass | Victory Pass I, LLC | Desert Center, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 561.4 GWh | Feb 2024 | Aug 2026 | Solar |
| Vikings Energy Farm | Vikings Energy Farm, LLC | Holtville, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 287.4 GWh | Apr 2024 | Aug 2026 | Solar |
| Shelter Creek Condominiums Solar | Vista Solar, Inc. | San Bruno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Jan 2020 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Bio-Rad | Vista Solar, Inc. | Hercules, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Sep 2021 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Wadham Energy | Wadham Energy LP | Williams, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 144.5 GWh | Feb 1989 | Dec 2025 | Agricultural By-Products : 99.7% |
| Walnut Creek Energy Park | Walnut Creek LLC | Industry, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 67.4 GWh | Mar 2013 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Watkins Manufacturing Co. | Watkins Manufacturing Corporation | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.6 GWh | Oct 2001 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Double C Generation Limited Partnership | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.6 GWh | Feb 1989 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| McKittrick Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Sep 1991 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Chalk Cliff Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Feb 1990 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Bear Mountain Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.2 GWh | Mar 1995 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Badger Creek Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Mar 1991 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Live Oak Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.1 GWh | Feb 1992 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| High Sierra Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.6 GWh | Feb 1989 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Kern Front Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.4 GWh | Jan 1989 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Fresno Cogen Partners | Wellhead Services, Inc | San Joaquin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 840.0 MWh | Dec 1989 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| El Cajon Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | El Cajon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 19.8 GWh | May 2010 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Chula Vista Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Chula Vista, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 387.3 MWh | Apr 2001 | Oct 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Escondido Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Yuba City Cogen Partners | Wellhead Services, Inc | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.7 GWh | Nov 1990 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Wellhead Power Panoche | Wellhead Services, Inc | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.8 GWh | Jul 1973 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Fresno Solar | Wellhead Services, Inc | San Joaquin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.4 GWh | Sep 2015 | Aug 2025 | Solar |
| Delano Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Delano, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Dec 2012 | Oct 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Stanton Energy Reliability Center Hybrid | Wellhead Services, Inc | Stanton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 GWh | Jun 2020 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| West Tambo Clean Power II | West Tambo Clean Power II | Livingston, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.3 GWh | Oct 2024 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Sutter Home Winery GIR | Westbound Solar 3, LLC | American Canyon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.9 GWh | Jul 2023 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Western Power & Steam Inc | Western Power and Steam II LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 25.1 GWh | Feb 1990 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Almond | Westlands Almond LLC | Lemoore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 49.2 GWh | Aug 2023 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Solar Blue | Westlands Solar Blue | Lemoore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 645.2 GWh | Nov 2023 | Aug 2026 | Solar |
| Westside Solar Power PV1 | Westside Assets LLC | Lemoore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.9 GWh | Apr 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| NextEra Westside PV | Westside Solar, LLC | Five Points, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 25.7 GWh | Feb 2017 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on August 2026 generation numbers.| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Aug 2026 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County, CA | # 1 | 333 | 35.3 TWh |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 2 | 22 | 20.7 TWh |
| Los Angeles County, CA | # 3 | 325 | 17.3 TWh |
| Riverside County, CA | # 4 | 165 | 14.0 TWh |
| Contra Costa County, CA | # 5 | 59 | 11.8 TWh |
| San Bernardino County, CA | # 6 | 212 | 11.8 TWh |
| Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 84 | 9.9 TWh |
| Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 128 | 7.8 TWh |
| Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 7.0 TWh |
| Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 68 | 5.6 TWh |
| Sonoma County, CA | # 11 | 26 | 5.0 TWh |
| San Diego County, CA | # 12 | 156 | 4.0 TWh |
| Kings County, CA | # 13 | 59 | 4.0 TWh |
| Butte County, CA | # 14 | 25 | 3.5 TWh |
| Santa Clara County, CA | # 15 | 76 | 3.4 TWh |
| Solano County, CA | # 16 | 41 | 3.0 TWh |
| Monterey County, CA | # 17 | 29 | 3.0 TWh |
| Tuolumne County, CA | # 18 | 23 | 2.9 TWh |
| Alameda County, CA | # 19 | 52 | 2.8 TWh |
| Stanislaus County, CA | # 20 | 25 | 2.7 TWh |
| Orange County, CA | # 21 | 59 | 2.6 TWh |
| Plumas County, CA | # 22 | 13 | 2.2 TWh |
| Colusa County, CA | # 23 | 4 | 2.2 TWh |
| Placer County, CA | # 24 | 26 | 1.8 TWh |
| Sutter County, CA | # 25 | 8 | 1.8 TWh |
| Tulare County, CA | # 26 | 72 | 1.6 TWh |
| San Joaquin County, CA | # 27 | 53 | 1.6 TWh |
| El Dorado County, CA | # 28 | 15 | 1.5 TWh |
| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Aug 2026 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba County, CA | # 29 | 5 | 1.5 TWh |
| Madera County, CA | # 30 | 29 | 1.2 TWh |
| Inyo County, CA | # 31 | 23 | 1.1 TWh |
| Lake County, CA | # 32 | 10 | 892.8 GWh |
| Ventura County, CA | # 33 | 33 | 719.4 GWh |
| Amador County, CA | # 34 | 8 | 608.6 GWh |
| Mono County, CA | # 35 | 9 | 597.8 GWh |
| Calaveras County, CA | # 36 | 6 | 524.3 GWh |
| Merced County, CA | # 37 | 33 | 493.1 GWh |
| Trinity County, CA | # 38 | 5 | 480.6 GWh |
| Humboldt County, CA | # 39 | 10 | 450.0 GWh |
| Lassen County, CA | # 40 | 9 | 337.3 GWh |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | # 41 | 18 | 292.9 GWh |
| Mariposa County, CA | # 42 | 2 | 272.7 GWh |
| San Benito County, CA | # 43 | 6 | 266.2 GWh |
| Nevada County, CA | # 44 | 12 | 225.7 GWh |
| Yolo County, CA | # 45 | 15 | 196.6 GWh |
| San Mateo County, CA | # 46 | 11 | 133.1 GWh |
| San Francisco County, CA | # 47 | 10 | 80.3 GWh |
| Siskiyou County, CA | # 48 | 8 | 77.3 GWh |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | # 49 | 6 | 60.7 GWh |
| Napa County, CA | # 50 | 11 | 51.2 GWh |
| Tehama County, CA | # 51 | 7 | 45.8 GWh |
| Sierra County, CA | # 52 | 3 | 28.8 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 |