Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Energy Center | Turlock Irrigation District | Turlock, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 1.5 TWh | Jan 2006 | May 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Turlock Lake | Turlock Irrigation District | Hickman, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 3.2 GWh | Jun 1980 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Almond Power Plant | Turlock Irrigation District | Modesto, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 137.4 GWh | Mar 1996 | May 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Hickman | Turlock Irrigation District | Hickman, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 3.6 GWh | Aug 1979 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| La Grange | Turlock Irrigation District | La Grange, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 6.6 GWh | Nov 1924 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| US Borax | U S Borax Inc | Boron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 255.4 GWh | Jun 1984 | May 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Stampede | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Truckee, CA | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) | 12.2 GWh | Dec 1987 | May 2026 | Water |
| New Melones | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Jamestown, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 370.0 GWh | May 1979 | May 2026 | Water |
| Trinity | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Weaverville, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 475.6 GWh | Jan 1964 | May 2026 | Water |
| Nimbus | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 50.6 GWh | Apr 1955 | May 2026 | Water |
| Keswick | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 401.1 GWh | Sep 1949 | May 2026 | Water |
| Shasta | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.0 TWh | May 1944 | May 2026 | Water |
| Judge F Carr | U S Bureau of Reclamation | French Gulch, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 383.9 GWh | Apr 1963 | May 2026 | Water |
| Spring Creek | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 444.5 GWh | Dec 1963 | May 2026 | Water |
| Parker Dam | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Parker, CA | Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC) | 363.5 GWh | Nov 1942 | May 2026 | Water |
| Folsom | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 537.6 GWh | Apr 1955 | May 2026 | Water |
| UCI Facilities Management Central Plant | University of California Irvine | Irvine, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 113.6 GWh | Jun 2007 | May 2026 | Natural Gas |
| University of California San Diego Hybri | University of California San Diego | La Jolla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 232.1 GWh | Jun 2001 | May 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 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) | 235.0 GWh | Sep 1993 | May 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Parnassus Central Utility Plant | University of California-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 66.7 GWh | Dec 1995 | May 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) | 2.8 GWh | Nov 2022 | Dec 2024 | 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 |
| Victory Pass | Victory Pass I, LLC | Desert Center, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 568.8 GWh | Feb 2024 | May 2026 | Solar |
| Vikings Energy Farm | Vikings Energy Farm, LLC | Holtville, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 295.0 GWh | Apr 2024 | May 2026 | Solar |
| Bio-Rad | Vista Solar, Inc. | Hercules, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Sep 2021 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Shelter Creek Condominiums Solar | Vista Solar, Inc. | San Bruno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Jan 2020 | Dec 2024 | 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) | 38.3 GWh | Mar 2013 | May 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Watkins Manufacturing Co. | Watkins Manufacturing Corporation | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.6 GWh | Oct 2001 | May 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 |
| Chalk Cliff Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Feb 1990 | May 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Live Oak Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.1 GWh | Feb 1992 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Badger Creek Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Mar 1991 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Kern Front Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.4 GWh | Jan 1989 | Dec 2025 | 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 |
| Bear Mountain Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 36.1 GWh | Mar 1995 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| McKittrick Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.4 GWh | Sep 1991 | Mar 2026 | 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 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 |
| Yuba City Cogen Partners | Wellhead Services, Inc | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.7 GWh | Nov 1990 | Dec 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 |
| Chula Vista Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Chula Vista, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 373.0 MWh | Apr 2001 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Delano Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Delano, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 GWh | Dec 2012 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Stanton Energy Reliability Center Hybrid | Wellhead Services, Inc | Stanton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.6 GWh | Jun 2020 | May 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Fresno Solar | Wellhead Services, Inc | San Joaquin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.4 GWh | Sep 2015 | Aug 2025 | Solar |
| 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) | 17.7 GWh | Feb 1990 | May 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) | 645.1 GWh | Nov 2023 | May 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 |
| Whitethorn Solar LLC | Whitethorn Solar LLC | Livermore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Jan 2016 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Whitney Point Solar | Whitney Point Solar, LLC | Five Points, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 54.2 GWh | Feb 2017 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Willow Spring Solar, LLC | Willow Spring Solar LLC | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 219.5 GWh | Dec 2018 | May 2026 | Solar |
| Helzel & Schwarzhoff 86 | Wind Stream Operations LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Nov 1986 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Victory Garden (Tehachapi) | Wind Stream Operations LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 33.0 GWh | Nov 1981 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| ZCO | Wind Stream Operations LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Nov 1985 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| 85 B | Wind Wall 1 LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 93.2 GWh | Dec 1984 | Dec 2025 | Wind |
| 85 A | Wind Wall 1 LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 70.6 GWh | Dec 1984 | Dec 2025 | Wind |
| Wister Solar | Wister Solar | Niland, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 33.0 GWh | Jun 2022 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Waste Mangement Redwood LFGTE | WM Renewable Energy LLC | Novato, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.8 GWh | Apr 2017 | Dec 2025 | Landfill Gas |
| Altamont Gas Recovery | WM Renewable Energy LLC | Livermore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.8 GWh | Feb 1969 | Dec 2025 | Landfill Gas |
| Wonderful Orchards - Westside | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.2 GWh | Jul 2021 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Wonderful Orchards - New Columbia | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.8 GWh | Aug 2020 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Wonderful Orchards - Belridge | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.4 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Wonderful Lost Hills | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 41.4 GWh | Aug 2021 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| POM Juice Solar | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.6 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| POM Beverage Solar | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Del Rey, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.4 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Wonderful Huller & Shelling | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Jul 2021 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Wonderful Nursery | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Wasco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.1 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| POM Plant 1 | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Del Rey, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.1 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Wonderful Orchards - West Valley | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Blackwells Corner, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.0 GWh | Sep 2020 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| POM Plant 2 | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Del Rey, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Wonderful Kings | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.6 GWh | Jul 2022 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Wonderful Firebaugh | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.2 GWh | Jul 2022 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Wright Solar Park | Wright Solar Park LLC | Los Banos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 392.1 GWh | Nov 2019 | May 2026 | Solar |
| SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2 | Xeres Ventures LLC | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 392.0 MWh | Aug 2011 | May 2026 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| MM Yolo Power | Yolo County Community Services Department | Woodland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 16.2 GWh | Sep 1990 | Dec 2025 | Landfill Gas |
| Indian Valley Dam Hydro Project | Yolo County Flood Control WCD | Clearlake Oaks, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.2 GWh | Sep 1983 | Aug 2025 | Water |
| Narrows PH | Yuba County Water Agency - (CA) | Grass Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 73.4 GWh | Nov 1942 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Colgate | Yuba County Water Agency - (CA) | Dobbins, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 TWh | Sep 1969 | Oct 2025 | Water |
| Narrows 2 | Yuba County Water Agency - (CA) | Browns Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 181.2 GWh | Nov 1969 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| San Manuel Central Plant Cogens | Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation | Highland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.0 GWh | May 2021 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| 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 2025 | Water |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on May 2026 generation numbers.| County | State Rank | Active Plants | May 2026 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County, CA | # 1 | 317 | 34.2 TWh |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 2 | 22 | 20.5 TWh |
| Los Angeles County, CA | # 3 | 319 | 16.8 TWh |
| Riverside County, CA | # 4 | 162 | 14.1 TWh |
| Contra Costa County, CA | # 5 | 59 | 12.7 TWh |
| San Bernardino County, CA | # 6 | 208 | 12.0 TWh |
| Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 84 | 9.9 TWh |
| Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 127 | 7.3 TWh |
| Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 7.2 TWh |
| Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 67 | 5.6 TWh |
| Sonoma County, CA | # 11 | 26 | 5.0 TWh |
| San Diego County, CA | # 12 | 156 | 4.3 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 | 2.2 TWh |
| Placer County, CA | # 24 | 24 | 1.8 TWh |
| Sutter County, CA | # 25 | 8 | 1.7 TWh |
| Tulare County, CA | # 26 | 71 | 1.6 TWh |
| El Dorado County, CA | # 27 | 15 | 1.6 TWh |
| Yuba County, CA | # 28 | 5 | 1.5 TWh |
| County | State Rank | Active Plants | May 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 | 896.8 GWh |
| Ventura County, CA | # 33 | 33 | 672.3 GWh |
| Amador County, CA | # 34 | 8 | 610.5 GWh |
| Mono County, CA | # 35 | 9 | 597.8 GWh |
| Calaveras County, CA | # 36 | 6 | 502.3 GWh |
| Trinity County, CA | # 37 | 5 | 488.3 GWh |
| Merced County, CA | # 38 | 33 | 484.8 GWh |
| Humboldt County, CA | # 39 | 10 | 442.1 GWh |
| Lassen County, CA | # 40 | 9 | 337.3 GWh |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | # 41 | 18 | 300.1 GWh |
| Mariposa County, CA | # 42 | 2 | 272.7 GWh |
| San Benito County, CA | # 43 | 6 | 257.6 GWh |
| Nevada County, CA | # 44 | 12 | 225.0 GWh |
| Yolo County, CA | # 45 | 15 | 196.2 GWh |
| San Mateo County, CA | # 46 | 11 | 131.4 GWh |
| San Francisco County, CA | # 47 | 10 | 79.8 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 | 29.3 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 |