Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CalPeak Power Enterprise Peaker Plant | CalPeak Power, LLC | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.1 GWh | Oct 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Calistoga Power Plant | Geysers Power Co LLC | Middletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 465.7 GWh | Feb 1984 | Mar 2026 | Geothermal |
| Calipatria State Prison | Ecoplexus, Inc | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 16.5 GWh | Nov 2019 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Calipatria Solar Farm | Southern Power Co | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 38.3 GWh | Jan 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| California Valley Solar Ranch | Clearway Energy Operating LLC | California Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 597.7 GWh | Aug 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| California State Univ at Channel Islands | SkyHigh 2 Solar | Camarillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.8 GWh | Nov 2021 | 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 |
| California Institute of Technology | California Institute-Technology | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 56.4 GWh | Jul 2003 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| California City | MN8 Energy LLC | California City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Jun 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Calibrant Bakersfield LLC | Bay4 Energy Services, LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Jan 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CalCity Solar 1 | CalCity Solar 1, LLC | California City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.9 GWh | Oct 2019 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Calabasas Gas to Energy Facility | Los Angeles County Sanitation | Agoura, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 36.3 GWh | Jun 2010 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
| Cabrillo College | Forefront Power, LLC | Aptos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.3 GWh | Nov 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Cabazon Wind Partners | Shell Wind Energy Inc. | Cabazon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 96.7 GWh | Sep 2002 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| 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 |
| CA - Ventura Co CCD - Moorpark College | Forefront Power, LLC | Moorpark, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Jul 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA- US Foods- Livermore | EDPRNA DG CA Livermore LLC | Livermore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 636.0 MWh | Jul 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| 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 |
| CA - Madera USD - Madera South HS | Forefront Power, LLC | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Aug 2023 | 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 |
| CA Institute for Women | Ecoplexus, Inc | Chino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.2 GWh | Jan 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA - Fresno County - Juvenile Hall | Forefront Power, LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 552.0 MWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA Flats Solar 150, LLC | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Shandon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 311.1 GWh | Jan 2019 | Mar 2026 | Solar |
| CA Flats Solar 130, LLC | California Flats Solar 130, LLC | Shandon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 264.9 GWh | Oct 2017 | Mar 2026 | 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 |
| 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 |
| CA-DGS RFP-Pleasant Valley State Prison | Forefront Power, LLC | Coalinga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| 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-California Men's Colony | Forefront Power, LLC | San Luis Obispo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Apr 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| CA-DGS-California Correctional Inst | Forefront Power, LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.3 GWh | Mar 2024 | Dec 2024 | 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 |
| C&H Sugar Plant | C&H Sugar Company Inc | Crockett, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 41.9 GWh | Sep 1957 | Mar 2026 | Purchased Steam |
| Byron Highway Solar | RPCA Solar 3, LLC | Byron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.5 GWh | Oct 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Butte College Main Campus Solar | Butte-Glenn Community College District | Oroville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.3 GWh | Jun 2011 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Butt Valley | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Belden, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 149.3 GWh | Nov 1958 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Burney Forest Products | Burney Forest Products, A Joint Venture | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 193.3 GWh | Sep 1989 | Dec 2024 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 94.4% Natural Gas : 5.6% |
| Burney Creek | Snow Mountain Hydro LLC | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.9 GWh | Feb 1990 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Building G | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Aug 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Building F | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Oct 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Buidling L | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Oct 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Buena Vista Energy LLC | Leeward Asset Management, LLC | Byron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 89.6 GWh | Nov 2006 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Brookfield Tehachapi 1 | Coram California Development, L.P. | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 276.9 GWh | Feb 2012 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Broadway 4 - Target Shafter | MN8 Energy LLC | Shafter, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Broadway 3 - UCSB Lot 38 | MN8 Energy LLC | Santa Barbara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Broadway 3 - UC Merced 1 | MN8 Energy LLC | Merced, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 901.0 MWh | Sep 2009 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Broadway 2 - UC Riverside | MN8 Energy LLC | Riverside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Aug 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Broadridge Cogen | Broadridge Customer Communications | El Dorado Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.8 GWh | Apr 2008 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas : 91.9% Solar : 8.1% |
| Brea Expansion Plant | Brea Power II | Brea, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 234.7 GWh | Oct 2012 | Mar 2026 | Landfill Gas |
| Box Canyon Dam | Siskiyou Power Authority | Mount Shasta, CA | PacifiCorp West (PACW) | 22.6 GWh | May 1986 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Bowman | Nevada Irrigation District | Nevada City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.6 GWh | Aug 1986 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Bowerman Power LFG, LLC | Bowerman Power LFG, LLC | Irvine, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 153.5 GWh | Mar 2016 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
| Border Hybrid Energy Center | CalPeak Power, LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.8 GWh | Oct 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Borden Solar Farm | 41MB 8me, LLC | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 111.3 GWh | May 2020 | Mar 2026 | Solar |
| Bodega Avenue Solar LLC | Bodega Avenue Solar LLC | Petaluma, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Dec 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Bob Wiley Detention Center | SoCore Energy LLC | Visalia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | Aug 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Blythe Solar IV, LLC | Blythe Solar IV, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 359.2 GWh | Oct 2020 | Mar 2026 | Solar |
| Blythe Solar III, LLC Hybrid | Blythe Solar III, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 357.0 GWh | Apr 2020 | Mar 2026 | Solar |
| Blythe Solar II, LLC | Blythe Solar II, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 336.8 GWh | Jun 2016 | Mar 2026 | Solar |
| Blythe Solar 110, LLC | Blythe Solar 110, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 580.5 GWh | Feb 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Blythe Mesa Solar II | Blythe Mesa Solar II, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 604.1 GWh | Nov 2022 | Mar 2026 | Solar |
| Blythe Energy Inc | AltaGas Blythe Operations Inc | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 336.4 GWh | Nov 2003 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Blue Skies Solar, LLC | Blue Skies Solar, LLC | Arvin, CA | PacifiCorp West (PACW) | 2.0 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Blue Shld Of Cal- El Dorado Hlls Mtr B | Tesla Inc. | El Dorado Hills, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.8 GWh | Jun 2019 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Blue Moon Farms | Bravo REC Management LLC | Tipton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 683.0 MWh | Jul 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Blackwell Solar Park | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 31.3 GWh | Dec 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Blacksand Generating Facility | Bridge Energy LLC | Brea, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 39.0 GWh | May 2000 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Blackjack Solar | South County Packing | King City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.8 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Black Butte | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | Orland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.9 GWh | Aug 1988 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Bishop Ranch - BR 1-Y | Distributed Solar Development, LLC | San Ramon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Bishop Ranch BR 1-X | Bollinger Canyon Road BR 1-X Solar Project 2020 | San Ramon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Bishop Creek 6 | Southern California Edison Co | Bishop, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.4 GWh | Feb 1913 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Bishop Creek 4 | Southern California Edison Co | Bishop, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 40.1 GWh | Aug 1905 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Bishop Creek 3 | Southern California Edison Co | Bishop, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.3 GWh | May 1913 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Bishop Creek 2 | Southern California Edison Co | Bishop, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 16.4 GWh | Oct 1908 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Biola University Hybrid | Biola University | La Mirada, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.4 GWh | Mar 1990 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Bio-Rad | Vista Solar, Inc. | Hercules, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Sep 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| BigBeau Solar, LLC | Big Beau Solar, LLC | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 340.2 GWh | Jan 2022 | Mar 2026 | Solar |
| Big Pine Creek | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Big Pine, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 13.1 GWh | Jun 1925 | Oct 2024 | Water |
| Big Creek Water Works | Big Creek Water Works Ltd | Hyampom, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.3 GWh | Dec 1986 | Mar 2026 | Water |
| Big Creek 8 | Southern California Edison Co | Auberry, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 173.8 GWh | Jul 1921 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Big Creek 4 | Southern California Edison Co | North Fork, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 408.6 GWh | May 1951 | Mar 2026 | Water |
| Big Creek 3 | Southern California Edison Co | Auberry, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 785.2 GWh | Aug 1923 | Mar 2026 | Water |
| Big Creek 2A | Southern California Edison Co | Auberry, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 284.4 GWh | Jul 1928 | Mar 2026 | Water |
| Big Creek 2 | Southern California Edison Co | Auberry, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 355.2 GWh | Nov 1913 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Big Creek 1 | Southern California Edison Co | Big Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 405.3 GWh | Oct 1913 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Bidwell Ditch Project | Mega Renewables | Hat Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.7 GWh | Feb 1987 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Berry Placerita Cogen | Shadow Wolf Energy | Santa Clarita, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Feb 1990 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Berry NMW Cogens | Berry Petroleum Co | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 75.4 GWh | Oct 2017 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Berry Cogen Tanne Hills 18 | Berry Petroleum Co | Maricopa, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 138.9 GWh | Nov 1986 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Berry Cogen | Berry Petroleum Co | Taft, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.6 GWh | Nov 1986 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Berrenda Mesa Water District | The Greater Light USA LLC | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 16.5 GWh | Jun 2023 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Beringer | Perpetual Energy Systems | Saint Helena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Dec 2008 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Bellefield Solar and Energy Storage Farm | 50LW 8me LLC | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 270.9 GWh | - | Mar 2026 | Solar |
| Belden | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Belden, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 388.5 GWh | Aug 1969 | Mar 2026 | Water |
| Beardsley | Oakdale&South San Joaquin Irrigation D. | None, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 55.7 GWh | Apr 1957 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Bear Valley Power Plant | Bear Valley Electric Service | Big Bear Lake, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 307.0 MWh | Dec 2004 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Bear Valley | City of Escondido - (CA) | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.2 GWh | May 1986 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Bear Mountain Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 36.1 GWh | Mar 1995 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Bear Creek Solar (CA) | Ecos Energy LLC | Lodi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Jan 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
| Bear Creek (CA) | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | Shingletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.4 GWh | Dec 1989 | Dec 2024 | Water |
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 |