Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R C Kirkwood | City & County of San Francisco | Groveland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 412.1 GWh | Jan 1967 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Mountain View I & II | AES Distributed Energy | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 288.1 GWh | May 2001 | Apr 2025 | Wind |
| Hanford Energy Park Peaker | MRP San Joaquin Energy LLC. | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.4 GWh | Aug 2001 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Pastoria Energy Facility, LLC | Calpine Corp - Pastoria Energy Center | Lebec, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 TWh | Apr 2005 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Wilmington Hydrogen Plant | Air Products & Chemicals Inc | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 136.2 GWh | Feb 1996 | Apr 2025 | Waste Heat |
| El Centro Hybrid | Imperial Irrigation District | El Centro, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 1.1 TWh | Jul 1952 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Castaic | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Castaic, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 177.0 GWh | Dec 1971 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Elk Hills Power LLC | Elk Hills Power LLC | Tupman, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 TWh | Jun 2003 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Metcalf Energy Center | Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 TWh | May 2005 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Otay Mesa Generating Project | Otay Mesa Energy Center LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.2 TWh | Sep 2009 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Delta Energy Center | Delta Energy Center LLC | Pittsburg, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 TWh | Apr 2002 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Harbor | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 236.3 GWh | Jun 1949 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Haynes | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Long Beach, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 2.0 TWh | Aug 1962 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Blythe Energy Inc | AltaGas Blythe Operations Inc | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 489.2 GWh | Nov 2003 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Sunrise Power LLC | Sunrise Power Co LLC | Fellows, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 TWh | May 2001 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Scattergood | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Playa del Rey, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.7 TWh | Nov 1958 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| La Paloma Generating Plant | CXA La Paloma LLC | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 TWh | Dec 2002 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Valley (CA) | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Sun Valley, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.6 TWh | Jul 2001 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Sutter Energy Center | Calpine Corp-Sutter | Yuba City, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.7 TWh | Jun 2001 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Crockett Cogen Project | Crockett Cogeneration | Crockett, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.2 TWh | Nov 1995 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Martinez Refining | Martinez Refining Co | Martinez, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 784.3 GWh | Oct 1995 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas : 96.1% Other Gas : 3.9% |
| Saint Agnes Medical Center | Saint Agnes Medical Center | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 26.9 GWh | Apr 2001 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Live Oak Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | Feb 1992 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Collierville Powerhouse | Northern California Power Agny | Murphys, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 465.2 GWh | Oct 1989 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington | Phillips 66 - Los Angeles | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 395.6 GWh | Apr 1984 | Apr 2025 | Other Gas : 56.8% Natural Gas : 43.2% |
| Western Power & Steam Inc | Western Power and Steam II LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 19.4 GWh | Feb 1990 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Biola University Hybrid | Biola University | La Mirada, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.4 GWh | Mar 1990 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Midway Sunset Cogen | Midway-Sunset Cogeneration Co | Fellows, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 222.5 GWh | Apr 1989 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| CP Kelco San Diego Plant | CP Kelco US Inc. | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 76.4 GWh | Sep 1983 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Middle Fork | Placer County Water Agency | Foresthill, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 454.4 GWh | Sep 1966 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Richmond Cogen | Chevron Products Company-Richmond | Richmond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 975.5 GWh | Jul 1992 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas : 97.1% Other Gas : 2.9% |
| Kern River Eastridge Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 203.9 GWh | May 1988 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Camino | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Camino, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 276.6 GWh | Sep 1963 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Jaybird | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Camino, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 444.3 GWh | Mar 1961 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Taft 26C Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | Taft, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 51.4 GWh | Jun 1982 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| UCLA So Campus Cogen Project | University of California-LA | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 167.0 GWh | Sep 1993 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| White Rock/Slab Creek | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Placerville, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 433.9 GWh | Jan 1968 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Devil Canyon | California Dept. of Water Resources | San Bernardino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 790.9 GWh | Nov 1972 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Edward C Hyatt | California Dept. of Water Resources | Oroville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.2 TWh | Feb 1968 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Thermalito | California Dept. of Water Resources | Oroville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 340.5 GWh | Jan 1968 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Don Pedro | Turlock Irrigation District | La Grange, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 332.7 GWh | Apr 1971 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Naval Hospital Medical Center | Department of the Navy | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.3 GWh | Nov 2003 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Folsom | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 546.4 GWh | Apr 1955 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Judge F Carr | U S Bureau of Reclamation | French Gulch, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 260.9 GWh | Apr 1963 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Keswick | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 377.0 GWh | Sep 1949 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Nimbus | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 46.7 GWh | Apr 1955 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Shasta | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.3 TWh | May 1944 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Parker Dam | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Parker, CA | Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC) | 407.4 GWh | Nov 1942 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Spring Creek | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 318.6 GWh | Dec 1963 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Trinity | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Weaverville, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 552.7 GWh | Jan 1964 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Colgate | Yuba County Water Agency | Dobbins, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.5 TWh | Sep 1969 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Wheelabrator Shasta | Shasta Sustainable Resource Management, Inc. | Anderson, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 278.5 GWh | Sep 1987 | Apr 2025 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Salinas River Cogeneration | Salinas River Cogeneration Co | San Ardo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 255.3 GWh | Oct 1991 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| PE Berkeley | Berkeley Cogeneration Facility | Berkeley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 157.2 GWh | May 1987 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| South Belridge Cogeneration Facility | AERA Energy LLC | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 473.6 GWh | Nov 1985 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Southeast Kern River Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 64.9 GWh | Jan 1989 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Municipal Cogen Plant | Palm Springs City of | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.3 GWh | Apr 1985 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Torrance Refining Company, LLC | Torrance Refining Company, LLC | Torrance, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 67.7 GWh | Aug 1983 | Apr 2025 | Other Gas : 79.7% Waste Heat : 20.3% |
| Berry Cogen Tanne Hills 18 | Berry Petroleum Co | Maricopa, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 138.9 GWh | Nov 1986 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Pacific-Ultrapower Chinese Station | IHI Power Services Corp | Jamestown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 145.9 GWh | Sep 1986 | Apr 2025 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.6% |
| SRI International Cogen Project | IPT SRI Cogeneration Inc | Menlo Park, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 24.1 GWh | Mar 1987 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Painted Hills Wind Park | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Whitewater, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 173.3 GWh | Oct 1985 | Apr 2025 | Wind |
| Equilon Los Angeles Refining | Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 369.3 GWh | Nov 1982 | Apr 2025 | Other Gas : 97.0% Natural Gas : 3.0% |
| Gas Utilization Facility | City of San Diego | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 31.7 GWh | May 1985 | Apr 2025 | Other Biomass Gas |
| Oxnard | Procter&Gamble Paper Products Co-Oxnard | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 482.3 GWh | Jun 1982 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Kerckhoff 2 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Auberry, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 407.9 GWh | Apr 1983 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant | Oxnard City of | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Jul 1981 | Apr 2025 | Other Biomass Gas : 94.0% Natural Gas : 6.0% |
| Watson Cogeneration | ARCO Products Co-Watson | Carson, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 TWh | Nov 1987 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas : 85.4% Other Gas : 14.4% |
| Sycamore Cogeneration | Sycamore Cogeneration Co | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 273.5 GWh | Nov 1987 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| US Borax | U S Borax Inc | Boron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 277.5 GWh | Jun 1984 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Calistoga Power Plant | Geysers Power Co LLC | Middletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 467.6 GWh | Feb 1984 | Apr 2025 | Geothermal |
| San Diego State University | San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 49.5 GWh | Aug 2002 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas : 97.9% Solar : 2.1% |
| Humboldt Sawmill Company | Mendocino Forest Products | Scotia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 112.3 GWh | Dec 1937 | Apr 2025 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.7% |
| Diablo Canyon | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Avila Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.4 TWh | Apr 1985 | Apr 2025 | Nuclear |
| New Melones | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Jamestown, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 420.0 GWh | May 1979 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Dynegy Oakland Power Plant | Dynegy Oakland, LLC | Oakland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Oct 1978 | Apr 2025 | Jet Fuel |
| Coso Power Developers | Coso Operating Co LLC | Inyokern, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 305.2 GWh | Oct 1989 | Apr 2025 | Geothermal |
| Coso Finance Partners | Coso Operating Co LLC | Inyokern, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 381.5 GWh | Jun 1987 | Apr 2025 | Geothermal |
| Argus Cogen Plant | Searles Valley Minerals Operations Inc. | Trona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 253.2 GWh | Nov 1947 | Apr 2025 | Bituminous Coal : 95.0% Natural Gas : 5.0% |
| Badger Creek Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.2 GWh | Mar 1991 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Pebbly Beach Generating Station Hybrid | Southern California Edison Co | Avalon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 29.0 GWh | Jun 1958 | Apr 2025 | Distillate Fuel Oil : 94.6% Gaseous Propane : 5.4% |
| Stampede | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Truckee, CA | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) | 13.4 GWh | Dec 1987 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| San Jose Cogeneration | San Jose State University Fclts Dev &Ops | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 33.4 GWh | Nov 1984 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Puente Hills Energy Recovery | Los Angeles County Sanitation | Whittier, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 157.5 GWh | Sep 1986 | Apr 2025 | Landfill Gas |
| Lockhart Solar PV, LLC | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Solar | Hinkley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 227.6 GWh | Nov 1989 | Apr 2025 | Solar |
| New-Indy Ontario Mill | New-Indy Ontario LLC | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 244.8 GWh | May 1985 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Greenleaf 2 Power Plant | Greenleaf Energy LLC | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 31.3 GWh | Sep 1989 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Marathon Bay Area Cogen | Tesoro Marketing & Refining Co. LLC (Martinez) | Martinez, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 641.9 GWh | Jan 1987 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| King City Power Plant | Calpine King City Cogen LLC | King City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.1 GWh | Jan 1989 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Woodland | Modesto Irrigation District | Modesto, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 269.6 GWh | Oct 1993 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Redding Power | City of Redding - (CA) | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 224.1 GWh | Dec 1988 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Almond Power Plant | Turlock Irrigation District | Modesto, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 173.8 GWh | Mar 1996 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Big Creek Water Works | Big Creek Water Works Ltd | Hyampom, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.5 GWh | Dec 1986 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Geothermal 1 | Northern California Power Agny | Middletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 402.6 GWh | Dec 1982 | Apr 2025 | Geothermal |
| Geothermal 2 | Northern California Power Agny | Middletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 303.9 GWh | Nov 1985 | Apr 2025 | Geothermal |
| California Institute of Technology | California Institute-Technology | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 59.6 GWh | Jul 2003 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| El Segundo Cogen | Chevron USA Inc-El Segundo | El Segundo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.2 TWh | Nov 1987 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas : 99.6% |
| Loma Linda University Cogen | Loma Linda University | Loma Linda, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 63.4 GWh | Jan 1980 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Childrens Hospital | DTE San Diego COGEN Inc. | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 26.3 GWh | Mar 2000 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Kaweah Delta District Hospital | Kaweah Delta Hospital | Visalia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.3 GWh | Sep 2008 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on December 2024 generation numbers.| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Dec 2024 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 | 31.1 GWh |
| Napa County, CA | # 51 | 9 | 49.2 GWh |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | # 50 | 6 | 56.2 GWh |
| Tehama County, CA | # 49 | 7 | 59.7 GWh |
| San Francisco County, CA | # 48 | 10 | 85.0 GWh |
| San Mateo County, CA | # 47 | 10 | 133.4 GWh |
| Nevada County, CA | # 46 | 12 | 207.0 GWh |
| Yolo County, CA | # 45 | 15 | 222.2 GWh |
| Siskiyou County, CA | # 44 | 8 | 242.5 GWh |
| Mariposa County, CA | # 43 | 2 | 299.7 GWh |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | # 42 | 18 | 327.1 GWh |
| San Benito County, CA | # 41 | 6 | 332.7 GWh |
| Lassen County, CA | # 40 | 9 | 341.0 GWh |
| Merced County, CA | # 39 | 30 | 418.2 GWh |
| Humboldt County, CA | # 38 | 10 | 480.9 GWh |
| Trinity County, CA | # 37 | 5 | 573.8 GWh |
| Calaveras County, CA | # 36 | 6 | 613.6 GWh |
| Amador County, CA | # 35 | 8 | 666.5 GWh |
| Mono County, CA | # 34 | 9 | 785.9 GWh |
| Ventura County, CA | # 33 | 32 | 828.4 GWh |
| Lake County, CA | # 32 | 10 | 921.2 GWh |
| Madera County, CA | # 31 | 28 | 994.0 GWh |
| Tulare County, CA | # 30 | 68 | 1.0 TWh |
| Inyo County, CA | # 29 | 23 | 1.2 TWh |
| El Dorado County, CA | # 28 | 15 | 1.5 TWh |
| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Dec 2024 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba County, CA | # 27 | 5 | 1.7 TWh |
| Sutter County, CA | # 26 | 8 | 1.8 TWh |
| Plumas County, CA | # 25 | 13 | 2.0 TWh |
| Placer County, CA | # 24 | 23 | 2.1 TWh |
| San Joaquin County, CA | # 23 | 45 | 2.3 TWh |
| Alameda County, CA | # 22 | 46 | 2.4 TWh |
| Stanislaus County, CA | # 21 | 25 | 2.6 TWh |
| Colusa County, CA | # 20 | 3 | 2.9 TWh |
| Tuolumne County, CA | # 19 | 23 | 3.0 TWh |
| Solano County, CA | # 18 | 40 | 3.0 TWh |
| Orange County, CA | # 17 | 59 | 3.2 TWh |
| Monterey County, CA | # 16 | 29 | 3.7 TWh |
| Butte County, CA | # 15 | 25 | 3.8 TWh |
| Kings County, CA | # 14 | 57 | 4.1 TWh |
| Santa Clara County, CA | # 13 | 74 | 4.4 TWh |
| San Diego County, CA | # 12 | 150 | 5.0 TWh |
| Sonoma County, CA | # 11 | 26 | 5.2 TWh |
| Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 64 | 6.4 TWh |
| Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 7.2 TWh |
| Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 109 | 8.1 TWh |
| Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 84 | 9.7 TWh |
| Contra Costa County, CA | # 6 | 56 | 13.4 TWh |
| San Bernardino County, CA | # 5 | 203 | 13.4 TWh |
| Riverside County, CA | # 4 | 159 | 14.3 TWh |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 3 | 22 | 20.6 TWh |
| Los Angeles County, CA | # 2 | 307 | 20.7 TWh |
| Kern County, CA | # 1 | 311 | 34.0 TWh |