Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midway Sunset Cogen | Midway-Sunset Cogeneration Co | Fellows, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.1 GWh | Apr 1989 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Sealed Air Madera Solar Project | Sealed Air Corporation | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.1 GWh | Apr 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| ABEC #3 dba Lakeview Dairy | ABEC #3 LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.0 GWh | Jan 2018 | Dec 2024 | Other Biomass Gas |
| RE Dillard 1 LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Sloughhouse, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 6.0 GWh | Dec 2011 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Kingsburg Solar | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Kingsburg, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.0 GWh | Nov 2013 | 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 |
| Paso Robles - Municipal Airport | Onyx Asset Services Group | Paso Robles, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.0 GWh | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Fall Creek | PacifiCorp | Hornbrook, CA | PacifiCorp West (PACW) | 6.0 GWh | Aug 1903 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Maxim | Bloom Energy | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.0 GWh | Jul 2014 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Dissigno Healdsburg FPV, LLC | Palmetto Power Management LLC | Healdsburg, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.0 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Gosselin Hydro Plant | Humboldt Bay Mun Water Dist | Ruth, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.9 GWh | May 1983 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Cuyamaca Peak Energy Plant | San Diego Gas & Electric Co | El Cajon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.9 GWh | Apr 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #2 | Hanford Renewable Energy LLC | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.9 GWh | Jun 2019 | Dec 2024 | Other Biomass Gas |
| Stanford Campus Solar | MN8 Energy LLC | Stanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.9 GWh | Feb 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Prologis L.P | Powerflex | Tracy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.8 GWh | Jul 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Porterville Solar | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Porterville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.7 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| BCE Seal Beach | BCE Seal Beach | Seal Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.7 GWh | - | Mar 2026 | Solar |
| Lone Oak | Bravo REC Management LLC | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.7 GWh | Feb 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| 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 |
| AT&T - Redwood City | Bloom Energy | Redwood City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.6 GWh | Feb 2013 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| CSP Los Angeles | Ecoplexus, Inc | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.6 GWh | Sep 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Foundation Mann Packing | Foundation CA Fund IX Manager, LLC | Gonzales, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.6 GWh | Mar 2019 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Ivanhoe Solar | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Visalia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.6 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| EMWD - Moreno Valley RWRF | SkyHigh 2 Solar | Moreno Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.5 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Sheep Creek Community Solar Farm | Phelan Solar LLC | El Mirage, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.5 GWh | Jul 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Sunny Cow Solar, LLC | Sunny Cow Solar, LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.5 GWh | Sep 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Parker | Merced Irrigation District | Snelling, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.5 GWh | Mar 1982 | Oct 2024 | Water |
| Santa Barbara ReSource Center | County of Santa Barbara | Goleta, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.4 GWh | May 2022 | Dec 2024 | Other Biomass Gas |
| Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #3 | Hanford Renewable Energy LLC | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.4 GWh | Jun 2019 | Dec 2024 | Other Biomass Gas |
| Foundation California Training Facility | Foundation CA Fund IX Manager, LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.4 GWh | Jul 2018 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Gap Pacific Distribution Center | MN8 Energy LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.4 GWh | Sep 2008 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| E F Oxnard Energy Facility | EF Oxnard, LLC | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.3 GWh | May 1990 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Tulare 1 and 2 | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Tulare, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.3 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| 20333 Normandie PV, LLC | TRITEC Americas | Torrance, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 5.3 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Bakersfield PV 1 | AES Distributed Energy | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.2 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| North Palm Springs 1A | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.2 GWh | Mar 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| POM Plant 1 | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Del Rey, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.2 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| 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 |
| Aerojet I | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Rancho Cordova, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 5.1 GWh | Nov 2009 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| 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 |
| Haiwee | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Olancha, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 5.1 GWh | Jun 1927 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Costa View Farms | 127 CVF, LLC | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.1 GWh | May 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Green Beanworks C PV | AES Distributed Energy | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.1 GWh | Jul 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Westmont 300B | Altus Power America Management, LLC | San Pedro, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 5.1 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Laredo Detention Facility - Solar 2, 3 | County of Kern | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.1 GWh | Oct 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Lost Creek I | Snow Mountain Hydro LLC | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.1 GWh | Nov 1989 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Dept of General Services -FTB | California PV Energy 2, LLC | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 5.1 GWh | Jun 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| SCV Water - Gladbach Water Treatment Plant Phases I and II | SCV Water | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.0 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| IGS SBD1 | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Bloomington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 5.0 GWh | Jan 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Ramona Solar Energy | San Diego Gas & Electric Co | Ramona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.0 GWh | Mar 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Hanford 1 and 2 | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.0 GWh | Jul 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| SEPV Sierra | SEPV Sierra, LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.0 GWh | Mar 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| SEPV 18 | AES Distributed Energy | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.0 GWh | Dec 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Westmont 300A | Altus Power America Management, LLC | San Pedro, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 5.0 GWh | Feb 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| SMUD at Van Conett | Sacramento PV Energy, LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 5.0 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Whitewater Hydro Plant | Desert Water Agency | California, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.0 GWh | Mar 1986 | Nov 2024 | Water |
| 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 |
| SMUD at Fleshman | Sacramento PV Energy, LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 5.0 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| OES Biogas Power | Organic Energy Solutions, Inc. | San Bernardino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.9 GWh | - | Dec 2024 | Other Biomass Gas |
| Westside Solar Power PV1 | Westside Assets LLC | Lemoore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.9 GWh | Apr 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Desert Hot Springs Solar | Consolidated Edison Solutions Inc. | Desert Hot Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.8 GWh | Nov 2013 | Nov 2024 | Solar |
| IGS SBD2 | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | San Bernardino, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 4.8 GWh | Jan 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Amazon - Patterson PV | AES Distributed Energy | Patterson, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 4.8 GWh | Apr 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Weymouth Solar Plant | Metropolitan Water District of S CA | La Verne, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.8 GWh | May 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Malech Solar Farm | County of Santa Clara (CA) | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.8 GWh | Sep 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| National Raisin | National Raisin | Fowler, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.8 GWh | May 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Soscol Ferry Solar | Soscol Ferry Solar | Napa, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.8 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| NLP Granger | Heelstone Energy Holdings, LLC | Valley Center, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.8 GWh | Aug 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| PVN Milliken, LLC | PVN Milliken, LLC | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.8 GWh | May 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Foundation SaIinas Valley State Prison | Foundation CA Fund IX Manager, LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.8 GWh | Jul 2018 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| San Diego - EMDF at San Diego | California PV Energy 3, LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Mar 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Fresno Solar | Wellhead Services, Inc | San Joaquin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Sep 2015 | 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 |
| Foundation CDCR LAC | Foundation CA Fund VIII Manager, LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Valley Center | Heelstone Energy Holdings, LLC | Valley Center, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| DSH (CA) - Coalinga State Hospital | Team-Solar, Inc. | Coalinga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Jun 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Wonderful Nursery | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Wasco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Exeter Solar | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Exeter, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Jan 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| California City | MN8 Energy LLC | California City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Jun 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Sierra Pacific Chinese Camp | Sierra Pacific Industries | Chinese Camp, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| 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 |
| Santa Cruz Energy | Santa Cruz Energy LLC | Santa Cruz, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Oct 2009 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
| POM Beverage Solar | Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC. | Del Rey, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Expressway Solar A | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Apr 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Trona Solar III | Trona Solar III LLC | Trona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Mar 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Badger Creek Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Mar 1991 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| CA - Ventura Co CCD - Moorpark College | Forefront Power, LLC | Moorpark, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Jul 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Lost Hills Oilfield | Distributed Solar Development, LLC | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Bodega Avenue Solar LLC | Bodega Avenue Solar LLC | Petaluma, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Dec 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| DGS Wasco State Prison | Forefront Power, LLC | Wasco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Jun 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Avenue 26 Solar | RPCA Solar 1, LLC | Chowchilla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Oct 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| McKittrick Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.4 GWh | Sep 1991 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Scott Flat | Nevada Irrigation District | Nevada City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.4 GWh | Jan 1985 | Oct 2024 | Water |
| La Grange | Turlock Irrigation District | La Grange, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 4.4 GWh | Nov 1924 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Grossmont College | Forefront Power, LLC | El Cajon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.4 GWh | Feb 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Westmont 401 | Altus Power America Management, LLC | San Pedro, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 4.3 GWh | Oct 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| SSI West Riverside Landfill LLC | Standard Solar | Riverside, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 4.3 GWh | Oct 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cabrillo College | Forefront Power, LLC | Aptos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.3 GWh | Nov 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| D'Arrigo Brothers - Phase 4 | CalCom Energy | Salinas, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.3 GWh | Feb 2019 | 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 |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on March 2026 generation numbers.| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Mar 2026 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County, CA | # 1 | 313 | 35.2 TWh |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 2 | 22 | 19.7 TWh |
| Los Angeles County, CA | # 3 | 308 | 17.0 TWh |
| Riverside County, CA | # 4 | 159 | 14.8 TWh |
| Contra Costa County, CA | # 5 | 56 | 13.0 TWh |
| San Bernardino County, CA | # 6 | 204 | 12.0 TWh |
| Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 84 | 9.5 TWh |
| Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 119 | 7.6 TWh |
| Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 7.3 TWh |
| Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 65 | 5.7 TWh |
| Sonoma County, CA | # 11 | 26 | 5.1 TWh |
| San Diego County, CA | # 12 | 151 | 4.4 TWh |
| Kings County, CA | # 13 | 57 | 4.2 TWh |
| Santa Clara County, CA | # 14 | 75 | 3.5 TWh |
| Butte County, CA | # 15 | 25 | 3.5 TWh |
| Solano County, CA | # 16 | 40 | 3.1 TWh |
| Tuolumne County, CA | # 17 | 23 | 3.0 TWh |
| Alameda County, CA | # 18 | 47 | 2.7 TWh |
| Stanislaus County, CA | # 19 | 25 | 2.7 TWh |
| Orange County, CA | # 20 | 59 | 2.6 TWh |
| Monterey County, CA | # 21 | 29 | 2.4 TWh |
| Colusa County, CA | # 22 | 3 | 2.2 TWh |
| Plumas County, CA | # 23 | 13 | 2.0 TWh |
| Placer County, CA | # 24 | 24 | 1.8 TWh |
| Sutter County, CA | # 25 | 8 | 1.7 TWh |
| El Dorado County, CA | # 26 | 15 | 1.6 TWh |
| San Joaquin County, CA | # 27 | 47 | 1.6 TWh |
| Tulare County, CA | # 28 | 69 | 1.6 TWh |
| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Mar 2026 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba County, CA | # 29 | 5 | 1.5 TWh |
| Madera County, CA | # 30 | 28 | 1.2 TWh |
| Inyo County, CA | # 31 | 23 | 1.1 TWh |
| Lake County, CA | # 32 | 10 | 908.4 GWh |
| Mono County, CA | # 33 | 9 | 785.9 GWh |
| Ventura County, CA | # 34 | 32 | 743.6 GWh |
| Amador County, CA | # 35 | 8 | 621.1 GWh |
| Calaveras County, CA | # 36 | 6 | 555.5 GWh |
| Merced County, CA | # 37 | 31 | 549.1 GWh |
| Trinity County, CA | # 38 | 5 | 514.3 GWh |
| Humboldt County, CA | # 39 | 10 | 450.9 GWh |
| Lassen County, CA | # 40 | 9 | 341.0 GWh |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | # 41 | 18 | 316.4 GWh |
| Mariposa County, CA | # 42 | 2 | 299.7 GWh |
| San Benito County, CA | # 43 | 6 | 271.3 GWh |
| Nevada County, CA | # 44 | 12 | 219.1 GWh |
| Yolo County, CA | # 45 | 15 | 210.6 GWh |
| San Mateo County, CA | # 46 | 11 | 134.3 GWh |
| Siskiyou County, CA | # 47 | 8 | 89.8 GWh |
| San Francisco County, CA | # 48 | 10 | 82.1 GWh |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | # 49 | 6 | 60.5 GWh |
| Tehama County, CA | # 50 | 7 | 59.3 GWh |
| Napa County, CA | # 51 | 9 | 51.0 GWh |
| Marin County, CA | # 52 | 3 | 19.0 GWh |
| Glenn County, CA | # 53 | 2 | 18.7 GWh |
| Mendocino County, CA | # 54 | 5 | 12.3 GWh |
| Sierra County, CA | # 55 | 3 | 11.9 GWh |