Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colon PV | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.2 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CDCR (CA) - Wasco State Prison | SunE Wasco SP Owner, LLC | Wasco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Civic Center East | SoCore Energy LLC | Visalia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA-Ventura Co CCD-Oxnard College Canopy | Forefront Power, LLC | Ventura, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CDCR (CA) - Solano State Prison | SunE Solano SP Owner, LLC | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CalPeak Power Vaca Dixon Peaker Plant | CalPeak Power, LLC | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | May 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Comcast - Universal City | Bloom Energy | Universal City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.8 GWh | Aug 2021 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| City of Tulare Water Facility | City of Tulare Water Pollution Control | Tulare, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.7 GWh | Dec 1990 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 62.5% Other Biomass Gas : 21.5% Solar : 16.0% |
| Central CA Fuel Cell 1 | Central CA Fuel Cell 1 | Tulare, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 17.4 GWh | Apr 2018 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Coram Tehachapi | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.3 GWh | Aug 1992 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Coram Energy LLC (4.5MW) | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.5 GWh | Nov 1985 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Coram Energy LLC | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.5 GWh | Dec 2004 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Coram Energy LLC (ECT) | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 17.6 GWh | Apr 2005 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| CA-DGS-California Correctional Inst | Forefront Power, LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.3 GWh | Mar 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cantua Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | TBD, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 31.2 GWh | May 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Creed Energy Center | Creed Energy Center LLC | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.3 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Cresta | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Storrie, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 338.1 GWh | Oct 1949 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| CA-DGS- RFP-Correctional Training Fac | Forefront Power, LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Feb 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA-DGS RFP-Salinas Valley State Prison | Forefront Power, LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.8 GWh | Oct 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| City of Soledad Water Reclamation | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| CA Flats Solar 130, LLC | California Flats Solar 130, LLC | Shandon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 262.5 GWh | Oct 2017 | Sep 2025 | Solar |
| CA Flats Solar 150, LLC | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Shandon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 299.6 GWh | Jan 2019 | Sep 2025 | Solar |
| Catalina Express | Altus Power America Management, LLC | San Pedro, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cold Canyon 1 | Toro Energy of California SLO | San Luis Obispo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Jun 2013 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
| CA-DGS-California Men's Colony | Forefront Power, LLC | San Luis Obispo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Apr 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Camp San Luis Obispo | Ecoplexus, Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 158.0 MWh | Jul 2024 | Nov 2024 | Solar |
| CSU San Jose State University | SkyHigh 2 Solar | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 GWh | Nov 2021 | 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 |
| CFW Solar X LLC - Vaughn | Valta Energy | San Fernando, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 642.0 MWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Childrens Hospital | DTE San Diego COGEN Inc. | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 25.3 GWh | Mar 2000 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas |
| CA - DGS RFP - RJ Donovan State Prison | Forefront Power, LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.1 GWh | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CP Kelco San Diego Plant | CP Kelco US Inc. | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 71.3 GWh | Sep 1983 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas |
| County of San Diego COC Hybrid | Solar Star California LXXVIII, LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Jun 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Colton Solar One, LLC | Colton Solar One, LLC | San Bernardino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | May 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - San Bernardino SNA7 | MN8 Energy LLC | San Bernardino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 595.0 MWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CSU Sacramento I | BluePath Solar Sacramento I LLC | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.1 GWh | Jan 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Centinela State Prison | Ecoplexus, Inc | Sacramento, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 16.7 GWh | Nov 2019 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - Sacramento SMF1 | MN8 Energy LLC | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.3 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Carson Ice-Gen Project | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 80.1 GWh | Sep 1995 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas : 99.9% |
| Chaparral Springs | Leeward Asset Management, LLC | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 427.8 GWh | - | Sep 2025 | Solar |
| Catalina Solar 2, LLC | Onward Energy | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 52.8 GWh | Jul 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| City of Rosamond (CA) | Standard Solar | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Apr 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Catalina Solar LLC | EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 262.2 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Camino Solar Hybrid | Avangrid Power LLC | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 80.2 GWh | - | Sep 2025 | Solar |
| CA Dept of Public Health at Richmond | California PV Energy LLC | Richmond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Dec 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - Rialto LGB8 | MN8 Energy LLC | Rialto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.3 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - Redland LGB4 | MN8 Energy LLC | Redlands, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Feb 2019 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga Campus | Chaffey Community College District | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.6 GWh | Jan 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chili Bar | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Placerville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 32.8 GWh | Feb 1965 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Case Vander Eyk, Jr Dairy Solar | Bravo REC Management LLC | Pixley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.2 GWh | Sep 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Columbia Solar Energy, LLC | Columbia Solar Energy LLC | Pittsburg, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.7 GWh | Sep 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CalTech - Pasadena (PPA) | Bloom Energy 2009 PPA | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.7 GWh | Feb 2016 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| CalTech - Pasadena | Bloom Energy | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.8 GWh | Feb 2016 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| California Institute of Technology | California Institute-Technology | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 40.5 GWh | Jul 2003 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas |
| CalTech - Pasadena Wilson Ave | Bloom Energy | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.1 GWh | Nov 2019 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Caltech Central | Bloom Energy 2009 PPA | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.7 GWh | Oct 2010 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| City of Palo Alto | City of Palo Alto | Palo Alta, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.6 MWh | Feb 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Coachella Hills Wind | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 221.7 GWh | Feb 2021 | Sep 2025 | Wind |
| CSD 2- Freedom High | CleanCapital Holdings | Oakley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Jul 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| California PV Energy at ISD WWTP | California PV Energy LLC | Oakley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Jul 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cottonwood Solar, LLC Cottonwood Carport | Onward Energy | Novato, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Apr 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Center Hybrid | Southern California Edison Co | Norwalk, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.2 GWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| CSU Northridge Plant | California State University, Northridge | Northridge, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 865.0 MWh | Nov 2001 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Central 40 | Central 40, LLC | Newman, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 70.8 GWh | Jan 2021 | Sep 2025 | Solar |
| Collierville Powerhouse | Northern California Power Agny | Murphys, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 365.5 GWh | Oct 1989 | Sep 2025 | Water |
| CA - Ventura Co CCD - Moorpark College | Forefront Power, LLC | Moorpark, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Jul 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cameron Ridge LLC | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 144.0 GWh | Nov 1984 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| CST001 McCarthy Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Milpitas, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.7 GWh | Dec 2018 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Calistoga Power Plant | Geysers Power Co LLC | Middletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 456.5 GWh | Feb 1984 | Sep 2025 | Geothermal |
| Citizen B | AES Distributed Energy | Mendota, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CalRenew-1 | CalRenew-1 LLC | Mendota, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 GWh | Mar 2010 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Colgreen North Shore Solar Farm | Sunpin Holdings, LLC | Mecca, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 112.0 GWh | Nov 2018 | Sep 2025 | Solar |
| Cymric 31X Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.2 GWh | Sep 1988 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Cymric 6Z Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 33.3 GWh | Jun 1986 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Cymric 36W Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 59.2 GWh | Sep 1982 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Colusa Generating Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Maxwell, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 TWh | Nov 2010 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas |
| CCCSD Wastewater Treatment Plnt | Central Contra Costa Sanitary District | Martinez, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 17.2 GWh | Nov 1995 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas |
| CA Manteca 730 Spreckels Ave | Catalyze Manteca 730 Spreckels Avenue Microgrid LLC | Manteca, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 323.0 MWh | Aug 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CD4 | CD4 | Mammoth Lakes, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 276.9 GWh | Jun 2022 | Dec 2024 | Geothermal |
| City of Madera WWTP | SunE GIL1, LLC | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Aug 2009 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Costa View Farms | 127 CVF, LLC | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.1 GWh | May 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA - Madera USD - Madera South HS | Forefront Power, LLC | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Aug 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cottonwood Solar, LLC (Goose Lake) | Onward Energy | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 31.5 GWh | Apr 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chevron - Lost Hills Hybrid | MN8 Energy LLC | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 67.5 GWh | Mar 2020 | Sep 2025 | Solar |
| Coronal Lost Hills | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 37.4 GWh | Apr 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CBS Television City | Televison City Studios, LLC. | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 977.0 MWh | Jun 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Central Utilities Plant LAX 2 | LAX Airport | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 32.4 GWh | Sep 2015 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas |
| City of Long Beach Airport Lot A & B | Solar DG CA Long Beach, LLC | Long Beach, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 2.8 GWh | Jan 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CSU Long Beach Lots 7 & 14 | MN8 Energy LLC | Long Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.9 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cottonwood | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Lone Pine, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 2.1 GWh | Oct 1908 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Combustion Turbine Project No 2 | Northern California Power Agny | Lodi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.6 GWh | Mar 1996 | Oct 2024 | Natural Gas |
| CA- US Foods- Livermore | EDPRNA DG CA Livermore LLC | Livermore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 636.0 MWh | Jul 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Chestnut | Castanea Project LLC | Lemoore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 390.8 GWh | Nov 2023 | Sep 2025 | Solar |
| Central Antelope Dry Ranch B LLC | Central Antelope Dry Ranch B, LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.7 GWh | Aug 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CSP Los Angeles | Ecoplexus, Inc | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.6 GWh | Sep 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Central Antelope Dry Ranch C | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 33.3 GWh | Apr 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA Jurupa Valley 3251 De Forest Circle | Catalyze Mira Loma 3251 De Forest Circle Microgrid LLC | Jurupa Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Mar 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cascade Solar | Cascade Solar LLC | Joshua Tree, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 51.5 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Coso Finance Partners | Coso Operating Co LLC | Inyokern, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 370.1 GWh | Jun 1987 | Sep 2025 | Geothermal |
| Coso Power Developers | Coso Operating Co LLC | Inyokern, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 299.2 GWh | Oct 1989 | Sep 2025 | Geothermal |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on September 2025 generation numbers.| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Sep 2025 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 33.2 GWh |
| Napa County, CA | # 51 | 9 | 51.0 GWh |
| Tehama County, CA | # 50 | 7 | 59.7 GWh |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | # 49 | 6 | 60.5 GWh |
| San Francisco County, CA | # 48 | 10 | 84.0 GWh |
| San Mateo County, CA | # 47 | 11 | 133.1 GWh |
| Yolo County, CA | # 46 | 15 | 216.2 GWh |
| Nevada County, CA | # 45 | 12 | 219.1 GWh |
| Siskiyou County, CA | # 44 | 8 | 236.7 GWh |
| Mariposa County, CA | # 43 | 2 | 299.7 GWh |
| San Benito County, CA | # 42 | 6 | 302.7 GWh |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | # 41 | 18 | 331.1 GWh |
| Lassen County, CA | # 40 | 9 | 341.0 GWh |
| Humboldt County, CA | # 39 | 10 | 467.8 GWh |
| Calaveras County, CA | # 38 | 6 | 513.9 GWh |
| Merced County, CA | # 37 | 31 | 522.8 GWh |
| Trinity County, CA | # 36 | 5 | 569.3 GWh |
| Amador County, CA | # 35 | 8 | 649.7 GWh |
| Ventura County, CA | # 34 | 32 | 756.5 GWh |
| Mono County, CA | # 33 | 9 | 785.9 GWh |
| Lake County, CA | # 32 | 10 | 905.4 GWh |
| Madera County, CA | # 31 | 28 | 950.7 GWh |
| Inyo County, CA | # 30 | 23 | 1.1 TWh |
| El Dorado County, CA | # 29 | 15 | 1.4 TWh |
| Tulare County, CA | # 28 | 69 | 1.5 TWh |
| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Sep 2025 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba County, CA | # 27 | 5 | 1.6 TWh |
| Sutter County, CA | # 26 | 8 | 1.8 TWh |
| Plumas County, CA | # 25 | 13 | 1.9 TWh |
| Placer County, CA | # 24 | 24 | 2.0 TWh |
| San Joaquin County, CA | # 23 | 47 | 2.2 TWh |
| Alameda County, CA | # 22 | 47 | 2.5 TWh |
| Tuolumne County, CA | # 21 | 23 | 2.7 TWh |
| Stanislaus County, CA | # 20 | 25 | 2.8 TWh |
| Orange County, CA | # 19 | 59 | 2.9 TWh |
| Colusa County, CA | # 18 | 3 | 2.9 TWh |
| Monterey County, CA | # 17 | 29 | 3.2 TWh |
| Solano County, CA | # 16 | 40 | 3.2 TWh |
| Butte County, CA | # 15 | 25 | 3.4 TWh |
| Santa Clara County, CA | # 14 | 75 | 4.1 TWh |
| Kings County, CA | # 13 | 57 | 4.3 TWh |
| San Diego County, CA | # 12 | 151 | 5.1 TWh |
| Sonoma County, CA | # 11 | 26 | 5.2 TWh |
| Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 65 | 6.4 TWh |
| Fresno County, CA | # 9 | 119 | 7.6 TWh |
| Shasta County, CA | # 8 | 46 | 7.7 TWh |
| Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 84 | 9.7 TWh |
| San Bernardino County, CA | # 6 | 204 | 12.8 TWh |
| Contra Costa County, CA | # 5 | 56 | 13.2 TWh |
| Riverside County, CA | # 4 | 159 | 14.7 TWh |
| Los Angeles County, CA | # 3 | 308 | 18.9 TWh |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 2 | 22 | 20.7 TWh |
| Kern County, CA | # 1 | 313 | 34.9 TWh |