Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Century Generating Facility | Colton Power LP | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 563.0 MWh | Aug 2001 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Amazon - SAN5 | Onyx Asset Services Group | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 530.0 MWh | Oct 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Fremont CA AutoFactory | Tesla Inc. | Fremont, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 524.0 MWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Chuckawalla Valley State Prison | SunE CPA CDC1 LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 502.0 MWh | May 2006 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Superior Almond Hulling | Renewable Solar, Inc | Cantua Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 472.0 MWh | Aug 2024 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| 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 |
| Yolo County Solar Project | Yolo County of - (CA) | Woodland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 446.5 MWh | Nov 2010 | Nov 2025 | Solar |
| Walgreens Woodland Distribution Center | SunE WG45 Woodland LLC | Woodland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 432.0 MWh | Jul 2007 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Rockwood | Imperial Irrigation District | Brawley, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 419.0 MWh | May 1979 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas : 75.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 24.5% |
| Open Sky Dairy | Renewable Solar, Inc | Riverdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 418.8 MWh | Jun 2024 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Foundation IE | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 404.0 MWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2025 | Wind |
| Zonneveld Oak Grove | Renewable Solar, Inc | Laton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 388.0 MWh | May 2024 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Chula Vista Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Chula Vista, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 387.3 MWh | Apr 2001 | Oct 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Mountain View Ind Park 1-sline001 | Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated | Fontana, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 371.0 MWh | Aug 2023 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| CA - Amazon - SMF6 | Forefront Power, LLC | Sacramento, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 361.0 MWh | Sep 2025 | 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 |
| SF Southeast Cogen Plant | City & County of San Francisco - (CA) | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 341.0 MWh | May 2002 | Dec 2025 | Other Biomass Gas |
| Walnut Unified School District Walnut HS | Tesla Inc. | Walnut, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 327.0 MWh | Jan 2020 | Jun 2025 | Solar |
| Los Angeles Harbor College | Los Angeles Community College District | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 313.0 MWh | Sep 2010 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Allied Potato | Renewable Solar, Inc | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 309.9 MWh | Apr 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Ellwood | Ellwood Power, LLC | Goleta, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 305.0 MWh | Jul 1974 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Sutter Home Winery Westside | REC SHW, LLC | Lodi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 295.0 MWh | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Hellyer Solar Farm | County of Santa Clara - (CA) | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 241.0 MWh | Jul 2017 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Zero Waste Energy Development Co LLC | Zero Waste Energy Development Company LLC | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 224.0 MWh | Jan 2015 | Dec 2025 | Other Biomass Gas |
| Tracy 18 - SLCVA418 | Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated | Tracy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 182.0 MWh | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| CFF Rice Mill Solar Plant | California Family Foods | Arbuckle, CA | Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC) | 145.0 MWh | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| CA-Ventura County CCD-Ventura College | Forefront Power, LLC | Ventura, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 145.0 MWh | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Pierce College | Los Angeles Community College District | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 143.0 MWh | Dec 2012 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Chatsworth Industrial Center 1-SLLAX601 | Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated | Chatsworth, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 132.0 MWh | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2 | Xeres Ventures LLC | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 129.0 MWh | Aug 2011 | Aug 2026 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Oroville Cogeneration, LLC | Apex Power Generation Corp. | Oroville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 115.6 MWh | Dec 1989 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Conflitti Solar | CES Electron Farm One, LLC | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 100.0 MWh | - | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| CA Manteca 730 Spreckels Ave | Catalyze Manteca 730 Spreckels Avenue Microgrid LLC | Manteca, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 100.0 MWh | Aug 2024 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Bishop Ranch - BR 15-DD | Alcosta Boulevard BR 15-DD Solar Project 2020, LLC | San Ramon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 62.0 MWh | Feb 2025 | May 2025 | Solar |
| Kern Co Sheriff | TotalEnergies Renewables USA LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 56.0 MWh | Jul 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| H. Gonzales | City of Vernon - (CA) | Vernon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 29.4 MWh | Dec 1986 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Metro Support Services Center Solar | Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 25.0 MWh | Mar 2005 | Oct 2025 | Solar |
| Five Points Pipeline | Maas Energy Works | Riverdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 22.0 MWh | Nov 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Spaulding 2 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Emigrant Gap, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.0 MWh | Jun 1928 | Nov 2025 | Water |
| Improvement Dst No. 4 | Kern County Water Agency - (CA) | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.0 MWh | Dec 2008 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Transamerica Pyramid | Transamerica Pyramid Properties LLC | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 MWh | Jun 2007 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
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 |