Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centinela Solar Energy | Centinela Solar Energy LLC | Calexico, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 448.6 GWh | Jun 2013 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Centinela State Prison | Ecoplexus, Inc | Sacramento, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 18.0 GWh | Nov 2019 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Central 40 | Central 40, LLC | Newman, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 71.7 GWh | Jan 2021 | Aug 2026 | Solar |
| Central Antelope Dry Ranch B LLC | Central Antelope Dry Ranch B, LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.0 GWh | Aug 2017 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Central Antelope Dry Ranch C | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.9 GWh | Apr 2016 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Central CA Fuel Cell 1, LLC | Cordia | Tulare, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.2 GWh | Apr 2018 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Central San | REC CSD, LLC | Martinez, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Central Utilities Plant LAX 2 | LAX Airport | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 31.5 GWh | Sep 2015 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Century Generating Facility | Colton Power LP | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 563.0 MWh | Aug 2001 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga Campus | Chaffey Community College District | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.9 GWh | Jan 2017 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Chalk Cliff Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Feb 1990 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Chambers 4 - Eastvale DCA2 | MN8 Energy LLC | Eastvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - Eastvale LGB3 | MN8 Energy LLC | Eastvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Jan 2019 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - Redland LGB4 | MN8 Energy LLC | Redlands, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.2 GWh | Feb 2019 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - Rialto LGB8 | MN8 Energy LLC | Rialto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - Riverside LGB6 | MN8 Energy LLC | Riverside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - Sacramento SMF1 | MN8 Energy LLC | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.9 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Chambers 4 - San Bernardino SNA7 | MN8 Energy LLC | San Bernardino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Chaparral Springs | Leeward Asset Management, LLC | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 398.1 GWh | Mar 2025 | Aug 2026 | 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 |
| Chestnut | Chestnut Westside LLC | Lemoore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 358.1 GWh | Nov 2023 | Aug 2026 | Solar |
| Chevron - Lost Hills Hybrid | MN8 Energy LLC | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 62.6 GWh | Mar 2020 | Aug 2026 | Solar |
| Chicago Park | Nevada Irrigation District | Colfax, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 65.2 GWh | Oct 1965 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Childrens Hospital | DTE San Diego COGEN Inc. | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 26.1 GWh | Mar 2000 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Chili Bar | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Placerville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 25.2 GWh | Feb 1965 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Chowchilla II | California Power Holdings LLC | Chowchilla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.7 GWh | May 2001 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Chuckawalla Solar | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.3 GWh | May 2012 | 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 |
| Chula Vista Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Chula Vista, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 387.3 MWh | Apr 2001 | Oct 2025 | Natural Gas |
| CID Solar, LLC | Onward Energy | Corcoran, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 40.7 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Citizen B | AES Distributed Energy | Mendota, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.6 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Citizens Imperial Solar | Citizens Enterprises Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 65.8 GWh | Jul 2019 | Aug 2026 | Solar |
| City of Atwater NEM | SoCore Energy LLC | Atwater, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Nov 2024 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| City of Hayward WWTP | City of Hayward (CA) | Hayward, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.5 GWh | Oct 2010 | Dec 2025 | Other Biomass Gas : 72.3% Solar : 23.6% Natural Gas : 4.1% |
| City of Long Beach Airport Lot A & B | Solar DG CA Long Beach, LLC | Long Beach, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 3.4 GWh | Jan 2024 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| City of Madera WWTP | SunE GIL1, LLC | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Aug 2009 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| City of Rosamond (CA) | Standard Solar | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | Apr 2023 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| City of Soledad Water Reclamation | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.2 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2025 | Wind |
| City of Tulare Water Facility | City of Tulare Water Pollution Control - (CA) | Tulare, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 16.3 GWh | Dec 1990 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas : 61.0% Other Biomass Gas : 20.1% Solar : 19.0% |
| Civic Center East | SoCore Energy LLC | Visalia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Clearwater Power Plant | City of Riverside - (CA) | Corona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Feb 2005 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Cloverdale Solar Center | Adapture Renewables, Inc. | Cloverdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Apr 2019 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Cloverdale Solar I | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Cloverdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.5 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Clovis East High School | Tesla Inc. | Clovis, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 GWh | Mar 2018 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Clovis High School | Tesla Inc. | Clovis, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Mar 2018 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Clovis North High School | Tesla Inc. | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.5 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Coachella | Imperial Irrigation District | Coachella, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 2.1 GWh | May 1973 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas : 95.7% Distillate Fuel Oil : 4.3% |
| Coachella Hills Wind | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 202.1 GWh | Feb 2021 | Aug 2026 | Wind |
| Coalinga 25D Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | Coalinga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.9 GWh | Sep 1986 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Coalinga Cogeneration Facility | Aera Energy LLC-Coalinga | Coalinga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 42.0 GWh | May 1988 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Cold Canyon 1 | Toro Energy of California SLO | San Luis Obispo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.6 GWh | Jun 2013 | Dec 2025 | Landfill Gas |
| Coleman PH | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Anderson, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 30.9 GWh | May 1979 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Colgate | Yuba County Water Agency - (CA) | Dobbins, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 TWh | Sep 1969 | Oct 2025 | Water |
| Colgreen North Shore Solar Farm | Sunpin Holdings, LLC | Mecca, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 153.3 GWh | Nov 2018 | Aug 2026 | Solar |
| Collierville Powerhouse | Northern California Power Agny | Murphys, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 418.3 GWh | Oct 1989 | Aug 2026 | Water |
| Collins Pine Project | Collins Pine Co | Chester, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.3 GWh | Nov 1985 | Dec 2025 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Colon PV | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.6 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Colton Solar One, LLC | Colton Solar One, LLC | San Bernardino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.1 GWh | May 2015 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Colton Solar Two, LLC | Colton Solar Two, LLC | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 789.0 MWh | Mar 2015 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Columbia Solar Energy, LLC | Columbia Solar Energy LLC | Pittsburg, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | Sep 2015 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Colusa Generating Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Maxwell, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 TWh | Nov 2010 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Combie South | Nevada Irrigation District | Auburn, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.4 GWh | Mar 1984 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Comcast - Universal City | Bloom Energy | Universal City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.9 GWh | Aug 2021 | Dec 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Community Solar 1 | Solar Community I LLC | Brawley, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 15.1 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Community Solar Utica 1, LLC | AETS OpCo Holdings LLC | Kettleman, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Feb 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Conflitti Solar | CES Electron Farm One, LLC | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 100.0 MWh | - | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Control Gorge | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Bishop, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 46.4 GWh | Mar 1952 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Coram Energy LLC | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.8 GWh | Dec 2004 | Dec 2025 | Wind |
| Coram Energy LLC (4.5MW) | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.0 GWh | Nov 1985 | Dec 2025 | Wind |
| Coram Energy LLC (ECT) | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.6 GWh | Apr 2005 | Dec 2025 | Wind |
| Corcoran | Terraform Arcadia | Corcoran, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Corcoran Irrigation District | Madison Energy Investments LLC | Corcoran, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Aug 2019 | Sep 2025 | Solar |
| Corcoran Irrigation District Floating So | Solar Powered Ag, LLC | Corcoran, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Apr 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Corcoran Solar | RWE Clean Energy | Corcoran, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 22.1 GWh | Jul 2013 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Corcoran Solar 2 | RWE Clean Energy | Corcoran, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 46.8 GWh | Apr 2015 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Corcoran Solar 3 | RWE Clean Energy | Corcoran, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 48.1 GWh | Jan 2016 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Corona | Metropolitan Water District of S CA | Corona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.3 GWh | Jul 1983 | Apr 2025 | Water |
| Coronal Lost Hills | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 35.4 GWh | Apr 2015 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Coronus Adelanto West 1 | Clean Focus Yield, LLC | Adelanto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Dec 2014 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Coronus Adelanto West 2 | Clean Focus Yield, LLC | Adelanto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Dec 2014 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Coso Energy Developers | Coso Operating Co LLC | Inyokern, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 235.0 GWh | Nov 1988 | Dec 2025 | Geothermal |
| Coso Finance Partners | Coso Operating Co LLC | Inyokern, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 353.4 GWh | Jun 1987 | Aug 2026 | Geothermal |
| Coso Power Developers | Coso Operating Co LLC | Inyokern, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 313.5 GWh | Oct 1989 | Aug 2026 | Geothermal |
| Costa View Farms | 127 CVF, LLC | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.9 GWh | May 2024 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Cosumnes Power Plant | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Herald, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 3.1 TWh | Jan 2006 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas : 98.9% Other Biomass Gas : 1.1% |
| Cottonwood | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Lone Pine, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 3.4 GWh | Oct 1908 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| Cottonwood Solar, LLC (City of Corcoran) | Onward Energy | Corcoran, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.6 GWh | Apr 2015 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Cottonwood Solar, LLC Cottonwood Carport | Onward Energy | Novato, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 GWh | Apr 2016 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Cottonwood Solar, LLC (Goose Lake) | Onward Energy | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 29.9 GWh | Apr 2015 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| County of San Diego COC Hybrid | Solar Star California LXXVIII, LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Jun 2020 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| County of San Diego SBRC | MN8 Energy LLC | Chula Vista, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Covanta Stanislaus Energy | Covanta Stanislaus Inc | Crows Landing, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 61.9 GWh | Aug 1988 | Dec 2024 | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 50.0% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 40.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 9.1% |
| Cove Hydroelectric | Snow Mountain Hydro LLC | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 17.4 GWh | Jan 1990 | Dec 2025 | Water |
| CP Kelco San Diego Plant | CP Kelco US Inc. | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 74.8 GWh | Sep 1983 | Aug 2026 | Natural Gas |
| CPA 2132 E Dominguez | Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated | Carson, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 913.0 MWh | Jul 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| CPA Wilmington 1 | Prologis Logistics Services Incorporated | Carson, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 GWh | Jul 2025 | Dec 2025 | Solar |
| Creed Energy Center | Creed Energy Center LLC | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Dec 2002 | Nov 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Cresta | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Storrie, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 341.7 GWh | Oct 1949 | Dec 2025 | Water |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on August 2026 generation numbers.| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Aug 2026 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County, CA | # 19 | 52 | 2.8 TWh |
| Amador County, CA | # 34 | 8 | 608.6 GWh |
| Butte County, CA | # 14 | 25 | 3.5 TWh |
| Calaveras County, CA | # 36 | 6 | 524.3 GWh |
| Colusa County, CA | # 23 | 4 | 2.2 TWh |
| Contra Costa County, CA | # 5 | 59 | 11.8 TWh |
| El Dorado County, CA | # 28 | 15 | 1.5 TWh |
| Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 128 | 7.8 TWh |
| Glenn County, CA | # 55 | 2 | 12.1 GWh |
| Humboldt County, CA | # 39 | 10 | 450.0 GWh |
| Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 84 | 9.9 TWh |
| Inyo County, CA | # 31 | 23 | 1.1 TWh |
| Kern County, CA | # 1 | 333 | 35.3 TWh |
| Kings County, CA | # 13 | 59 | 4.0 TWh |
| Lake County, CA | # 32 | 10 | 892.8 GWh |
| Lassen County, CA | # 40 | 9 | 337.3 GWh |
| Los Angeles County, CA | # 3 | 325 | 17.3 TWh |
| Madera County, CA | # 30 | 29 | 1.2 TWh |
| Marin County, CA | # 53 | 3 | 28.1 GWh |
| Mariposa County, CA | # 42 | 2 | 272.7 GWh |
| Mendocino County, CA | # 54 | 6 | 12.3 GWh |
| Merced County, CA | # 37 | 33 | 493.1 GWh |
| Mono County, CA | # 35 | 9 | 597.8 GWh |
| Monterey County, CA | # 17 | 29 | 3.0 TWh |
| Napa County, CA | # 50 | 11 | 51.2 GWh |
| Nevada County, CA | # 44 | 12 | 225.7 GWh |
| Orange County, CA | # 21 | 59 | 2.6 TWh |
| Placer County, CA | # 24 | 26 | 1.8 TWh |
| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Aug 2026 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumas County, CA | # 22 | 13 | 2.2 TWh |
| Riverside County, CA | # 4 | 165 | 14.0 TWh |
| Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 68 | 5.6 TWh |
| San Benito County, CA | # 43 | 6 | 266.2 GWh |
| San Bernardino County, CA | # 6 | 212 | 11.8 TWh |
| San Diego County, CA | # 12 | 156 | 4.0 TWh |
| San Francisco County, CA | # 47 | 10 | 80.3 GWh |
| San Joaquin County, CA | # 27 | 53 | 1.6 TWh |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 2 | 22 | 20.7 TWh |
| San Mateo County, CA | # 46 | 11 | 133.1 GWh |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | # 41 | 18 | 292.9 GWh |
| Santa Clara County, CA | # 15 | 76 | 3.4 TWh |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | # 49 | 6 | 60.7 GWh |
| Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 7.0 TWh |
| Sierra County, CA | # 52 | 3 | 28.8 GWh |
| Siskiyou County, CA | # 48 | 8 | 77.3 GWh |
| Solano County, CA | # 16 | 41 | 3.0 TWh |
| Sonoma County, CA | # 11 | 26 | 5.0 TWh |
| Stanislaus County, CA | # 20 | 25 | 2.7 TWh |
| Sutter County, CA | # 25 | 8 | 1.8 TWh |
| Tehama County, CA | # 51 | 7 | 45.8 GWh |
| Trinity County, CA | # 38 | 5 | 480.6 GWh |
| Tulare County, CA | # 26 | 72 | 1.6 TWh |
| Tuolumne County, CA | # 18 | 23 | 2.9 TWh |
| Ventura County, CA | # 33 | 33 | 719.4 GWh |
| Yolo County, CA | # 45 | 15 | 196.6 GWh |
| Yuba County, CA | # 29 | 5 | 1.5 TWh |