Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE Kent South, LLC | Onward Energy | Lemoore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 44.3 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Carlsbad Energy Center | NRG California Peaker Operations LLC | Carlsbad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 191.1 GWh | Nov 2018 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Woodmere Solar Farm | AES Distributed Energy | Edison, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 24.4 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Victor Mesa Linda B2 | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2 | Xeres Ventures LLC | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 402.0 MWh | Aug 2011 | Mar 2026 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Cottonwood Solar, LLC (Goose Lake) | Onward Energy | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 31.5 GWh | Apr 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cottonwood Solar, LLC (City of Corcoran) | Onward Energy | Corcoran, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 22.9 GWh | Apr 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Valley Center 2 | MN8 Energy LLC | Valley Center, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.4 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Expressway Solar A | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Apr 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Expressway Solar B | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Apr 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Expressway Solar C2 | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Shasta Solar Farm | Ignite Solar Holdings LLC | Fall River Mills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.0 GWh | Feb 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Redcrest Solar Farm | AES Distributed Energy | Edison, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 25.1 GWh | Sep 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| ASTI | Perpetual Energy Systems | Cloverdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.2 GWh | Jan 2009 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Beringer | Perpetual Energy Systems | Saint Helena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Dec 2008 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Valley Center 1 | MN8 Energy LLC | Valley Center, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.6 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Hayworth Solar | AES Distributed Energy | Edison, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 46.0 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Ramona 1 | MN8 Energy LLC | Ramona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Ramona 2 | MN8 Energy LLC | Ramona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.9 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Santa Fe Springs Rooftop Solar BLDG M | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.5 GWh | Feb 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Santa Fe Springs Rooftop Solar BLDG H | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Feb 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| MCAGCC Cogen Plant | DOD USMC Marine Air Ground Combat | Twentynine Palms, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 69.2 GWh | Jan 2003 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| 2081 Terzian Solar Project | Solarenewal LLC | Reedley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Jan 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| 2127 Harris Solar Project | Solarenewal LLC | Live Oak, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.5 GWh | Mar 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| SDCCD - Miramar | CleanCapital Holdings | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Jan 2011 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Rising Tree Wind Farm II | Rising Tree Wind Farm II LLC | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 58.7 GWh | Dec 2014 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Porterville 6 and 7 | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Porterville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Jun 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Farmersville | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Farmersville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.5 GWh | Jun 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Rising Tree Wind Farm III | Rising Tree Wind Farm III LLC | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 261.4 GWh | May 2015 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| CID Solar, LLC | Onward Energy | Corcoran, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 45.0 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Hesperia | SunEdison LLC | Hesperia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Jul 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Lancaster Solar 2 | Boralex US Operations LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Lone Valley Solar Park II LLC | Lone Valley Solar Park II LLC | Lucerne Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 49.5 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Lancaster Solar 1 | Boralex US Operations LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| RE Mustang LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Lemoore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 220.6 GWh | Jul 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Rio Bravo Solar 1 LLC | Duke Energy Renewables Services | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 52.3 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Rio Bravo Solar II LLC | Duke Energy Renewables Services | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 50.8 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| SDCWA - Twin Oaks | CleanCapital Holdings | San Marcos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 GWh | Apr 2011 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| EAFB - South Base | CleanCapital Holdings | Edwards Air Force Bas, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 GWh | Jan 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Hollister Solar LLC | Ecos Energy LLC | Hollister, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Division 2 | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 541.0 MWh | May 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Division 1 | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Division 3 | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 458.0 MWh | May 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Kettering Solar 1 | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Kettering Solar 2 | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.9 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| EAFB - North Base | CleanCapital Holdings | Edwards Air Force Bas, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Jan 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Mission Solar LLC | Ecos Energy LLC | Merced, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Merced Solar LLC | Ecos Energy LLC | Merced, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CSD 2- Freedom High | CleanCapital Holdings | Oakley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Jul 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Lancaster Little Rock | AES Distributed Energy | Landers, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CSD 2 - Heritage High | CleanCapital Holdings | Brentwood, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.9 GWh | Aug 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Wildwood Solar II | Duke Energy Renewables Services | Wasco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.5 GWh | Dec 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CalPeak Power Enterprise Peaker Plant | CalPeak Power, LLC | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.1 GWh | Oct 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| High Desert Power Plant | MRP Generation Holdings, LLC | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 TWh | Mar 2003 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Escondido Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.4 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| King City Peaking | Calpine Corp-King City | King City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | Mar 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Chula Vista Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Chula Vista, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Apr 2001 | Nov 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Indigo Energy Facility | Diamond Generating Corporation | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 24.6 GWh | Jun 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Larkspur Energy Facility | Diamond Generating Corporation | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 24.4 GWh | Jun 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| H. Gonzales | City of Vernon | Vernon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 178.4 MWh | Dec 1986 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Drews Generating Facility | Colton Power LP | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.0 GWh | Jul 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Elk Hills Cogen | California Resources Elk Hills LLC | Tupman, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 53.0 GWh | Oct 1994 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Agua Mansa Power Plant | E I Colton LLC | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.8 GWh | May 2003 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Riverview Energy Center | Gilroy Energy Center for Riverview | Antioch, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.9 GWh | Apr 2003 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Palomar Energy | San Diego Gas & Electric Co | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 TWh | Sep 2005 | Feb 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Cabazon Wind Partners | Shell Wind Energy Inc. | Cabazon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 96.7 GWh | Sep 2002 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Whitewater Hill Wind Partners | Shell Wind Energy Inc. | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 128.3 GWh | Sep 2002 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 813.7 GWh | Feb 2005 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| WWTP Power Generation Station | East Bay Municipal Util Dist | Oakland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 29.7 GWh | Jul 1985 | Mar 2026 | Other Biomass Gas : 98.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.1% |
| Century Generating Facility | Colton Power LP | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 952.0 MWh | Aug 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Malburg | City of Vernon | Vernon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 301.7 GWh | Sep 2005 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| THUMS | THUMS Long Beach Company | Long Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 168.7 GWh | Dec 2002 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| High Winds LLC | FPLE High Winds, LLC | Birds Landing, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 233.3 GWh | Jun 2003 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| SJ/SC WPCP | San Jose/Santa Clara Water P C | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 82.8 GWh | Jan 1953 | Feb 2026 | Natural Gas : 52.9% Other Biomass Gas : 47.0% |
| Blacksand Generating Facility | Bridge Energy LLC | Brea, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 39.0 GWh | May 2000 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Mountain View III | Avangrid Power LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 75.7 GWh | Nov 2003 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Springville Hydroelectric | Calleguas Mun Water District | Camarillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 98.0 MWh | Feb 1994 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| McGrath Peaker | Southern California Edison Co | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.4 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Henrietta Peaker | MRP San Joaquin Energy LLC. | Lemoore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.2 GWh | May 2002 | Oct 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Lambie Energy Center | Gilroy Energy Center LLC | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.7 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Goose Haven Energy Center | Goose Haven Energy Center | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.0 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Pastoria Energy Facility, LLC | Calpine Corp - Pastoria Energy Center | Lebec, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 TWh | Apr 2005 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Hanford Energy Park Peaker | MRP San Joaquin Energy LLC. | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Aug 2001 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Mountain View I & II | AES Distributed Energy | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 250.1 GWh | May 2001 | Mar 2026 | Wind |
| Los Esteros Critical Energy Center | Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLC | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 144.5 GWh | Jan 2003 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Sonoma Central Landfill Phase I | County of Sonoma Dept of Trnsp | Petaluma, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.6 GWh | Jun 1993 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
| Sonoma Central Landfill Phase II | County of Sonoma Dept of Trnsp | Petaluma, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.0 GWh | May 1996 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
| Creed Energy Center | Creed Energy Center LLC | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.3 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Gilroy Peaking Energy Center | Calpine Gilroy Cogen LP | Gilroy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 23.3 GWh | Oct 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Regional Wastewater Control Facility | City of Stockton MUD | Stockton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Oct 2000 | Dec 2024 | Other Biomass Gas : 97.7% Natural Gas : 2.3% |
| Yuba City Energy Center | Calpine Corp-Yuba City | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 39.1 GWh | Jul 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Feather River Energy Center | Calpine Corp-Yuba City | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 45.7 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| 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% |
| Wolfskill Energy Center | Gilroy Energy Center LLC | Fairfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.4 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Wellhead Power Panoche | Wellhead Services, Inc | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Jul 1973 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Tracy Combined Cycle Power Plant | MRP San Joaquin Energy LLC. | Tracy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 766.1 GWh | Mar 2003 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Stockton Biomass | DTE Stockton LLC | Stockton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 343.1 GWh | Nov 1987 | Dec 2024 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.5% |
| Mojave 3/4/5 | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 132.8 GWh | Nov 1990 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| CP Kelco San Diego Plant | CP Kelco US Inc. | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 73.1 GWh | Sep 1983 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Aidlin Geothermal Power Plant | Geysers Power Co LLC | Middletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 81.3 GWh | Apr 1989 | Dec 2024 | Geothermal |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on March 2026 generation numbers.| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Mar 2026 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra County, CA | # 55 | 3 | 11.9 GWh |
| Mendocino County, CA | # 54 | 5 | 12.3 GWh |
| Glenn County, CA | # 53 | 2 | 18.7 GWh |
| Marin County, CA | # 52 | 3 | 19.0 GWh |
| Napa County, CA | # 51 | 9 | 51.0 GWh |
| Tehama County, CA | # 50 | 7 | 59.3 GWh |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | # 49 | 6 | 60.5 GWh |
| San Francisco County, CA | # 48 | 10 | 82.1 GWh |
| Siskiyou County, CA | # 47 | 8 | 89.8 GWh |
| San Mateo County, CA | # 46 | 11 | 134.3 GWh |
| Yolo County, CA | # 45 | 15 | 210.6 GWh |
| Nevada County, CA | # 44 | 12 | 219.1 GWh |
| San Benito County, CA | # 43 | 6 | 271.3 GWh |
| Mariposa County, CA | # 42 | 2 | 299.7 GWh |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | # 41 | 18 | 316.4 GWh |
| Lassen County, CA | # 40 | 9 | 341.0 GWh |
| Humboldt County, CA | # 39 | 10 | 450.9 GWh |
| Trinity County, CA | # 38 | 5 | 514.3 GWh |
| Merced County, CA | # 37 | 31 | 549.1 GWh |
| Calaveras County, CA | # 36 | 6 | 555.5 GWh |
| Amador County, CA | # 35 | 8 | 621.1 GWh |
| Ventura County, CA | # 34 | 32 | 743.6 GWh |
| Mono County, CA | # 33 | 9 | 785.9 GWh |
| Lake County, CA | # 32 | 10 | 908.4 GWh |
| Inyo County, CA | # 31 | 23 | 1.1 TWh |
| Madera County, CA | # 30 | 28 | 1.2 TWh |
| Yuba County, CA | # 29 | 5 | 1.5 TWh |
| Tulare County, CA | # 28 | 69 | 1.6 TWh |
| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Mar 2026 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin County, CA | # 27 | 47 | 1.6 TWh |
| El Dorado County, CA | # 26 | 15 | 1.6 TWh |
| Sutter County, CA | # 25 | 8 | 1.7 TWh |
| Placer County, CA | # 24 | 24 | 1.8 TWh |
| Plumas County, CA | # 23 | 13 | 2.0 TWh |
| Colusa County, CA | # 22 | 3 | 2.2 TWh |
| Monterey County, CA | # 21 | 29 | 2.4 TWh |
| Orange County, CA | # 20 | 59 | 2.6 TWh |
| Stanislaus County, CA | # 19 | 25 | 2.7 TWh |
| Alameda County, CA | # 18 | 47 | 2.7 TWh |
| Tuolumne County, CA | # 17 | 23 | 3.0 TWh |
| Solano County, CA | # 16 | 40 | 3.1 TWh |
| Butte County, CA | # 15 | 25 | 3.5 TWh |
| Santa Clara County, CA | # 14 | 75 | 3.5 TWh |
| Kings County, CA | # 13 | 57 | 4.2 TWh |
| San Diego County, CA | # 12 | 151 | 4.4 TWh |
| Sonoma County, CA | # 11 | 26 | 5.1 TWh |
| Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 65 | 5.7 TWh |
| Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 7.3 TWh |
| Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 119 | 7.6 TWh |
| Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 84 | 9.5 TWh |
| San Bernardino County, CA | # 6 | 204 | 12.0 TWh |
| Contra Costa County, CA | # 5 | 56 | 13.0 TWh |
| Riverside County, CA | # 4 | 159 | 14.8 TWh |
| Los Angeles County, CA | # 3 | 308 | 17.0 TWh |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 2 | 22 | 19.7 TWh |
| Kern County, CA | # 1 | 313 | 35.2 TWh |