Directory of Power Plants in California
Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
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Equinix Douglas St. Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | El Segundo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.0 GWh | Aug 2017 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Equinix Great Oaks Blvd. Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 30.9 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Equinix Lundy Ave. Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 26.3 GWh | Aug 2017 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Equinix Maple Ave. Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | El Segundo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.7 GWh | Aug 2017 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Equinix San Jose | Bloom Energy | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 16.4 GWh | Oct 2015 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
EQX010 Great Oaks Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 19.6 GWh | Aug 2019 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
EQX011 Duane Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 22.5 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
EQX015 Great Oaks Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 30.6 GWh | Dec 2017 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
ESCA-LL-COLTON, LLC | Madison Energy Holdings LLC | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Aug 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Escondido Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.4 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Estrella Solar & Storage | AES Clean Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 112.9 GWh | Nov 2023 | Apr 2025 | Solar |
Etiwanda | Metropolitan Water District of S CA | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.1 GWh | Nov 1994 | Mar 2024 | Water |
Exchequer | Merced Irrigation District | Snelling, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 267.9 GWh | Jun 1967 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Exeter Solar | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Exeter, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Jan 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Expressway Solar A | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Apr 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Expressway Solar B | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Apr 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Expressway Solar C2 | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Extreme San Ignacio | Bloom Energy | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.9 GWh | Apr 2019 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Extreme Via Del Oro | Bloom Energy | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.0 GWh | Feb 2019 | Mar 2024 | Natural Gas |
FAA NorCal TRACON | Enfinity NorCal 1 FAA LLC | Mather AFB, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.6 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Fall Creek | PacifiCorp | Hornbrook, CA | PacifiCorp West (PACW) | 6.7 GWh | Aug 1903 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Farmersville | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Farmersville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.5 GWh | Jun 2014 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Feather River Energy Center | Calpine Corp-Yuba City | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 45.7 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Fifth Standard Solar PV, LLC (Hybrid) | Big Sky Wind, LLC | Huron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 297.9 GWh | Aug 2023 | Apr 2025 | Solar |
Firebaugh-CCS-PV-1 | Mike Woolf Farming | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.9 GWh | Feb 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Firestone Walker Brewery - Phase 1 | SkyHigh 2 Solar | Paso Robles, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Oct 2020 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Five H Farms Solar Array | Maas Energy Works | Merced, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 GWh | Mar 2021 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
Five Points Solar Park | Boralex US Operations LLC | Five Points, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 102.0 GWh | Aug 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Five Points Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Five Points, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.4 GWh | Aug 2011 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
FLEX Gibraltar | Bloom Energy | Milpitas, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.7 GWh | Jan 2017 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Folsom | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 546.4 GWh | Apr 1955 | Apr 2025 | Water |
Folsom SP and CSP Sacramento | Ecoplexus, Inc | Represa, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.3 GWh | Apr 2019 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Fontana | Southern California Edison Co | Rialto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.7 GWh | Nov 1917 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Foothill | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Sylmar, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 39.6 GWh | Sep 1971 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Foothill Feeder | Metropolitan Water District of S CA | Castaic, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 19.6 GWh | Mar 1981 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Forbestown | South Feather Water and Power Agency | Forbestown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 128.5 GWh | Sep 1963 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Forever 21 Retail, Inc. | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.1 GWh | Jan 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Forks of Butte Hydro Project | Hypower Energy, LLC | Magalia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 65.9 GWh | Feb 1992 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Foundation AB | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Fairfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 GWh | Oct 2011 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
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 |
Foundation CDCR LAC | Foundation CA Fund VIII Manager, LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
Foundation Cemex BMQ | Foundation CA Fund VI Manager LLC | Apple Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
Foundation Cemex Madison | Foundation CA Fund V Manager, LLC | Madison, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Jul 2012 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
Foundation Cemex River Plant | Foundation CA Fund VI Manager LLC | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
Foundation Dole Fresh Vegetables | Foundation CA Fund X Manager LLC | Soledad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 17.1 GWh | Jul 2022 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
Foundation IE | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 373.0 MWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
Foundation Mann Packing | Foundation CA Fund IX Manager, LLC | Gonzales, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.6 GWh | Mar 2019 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
Foundation NWNA | Foundation CA Fund V Manager, LLC | Cabazon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.1 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
Foundation RRM | Foundation CA Fund V Manager, LLC | Cabazon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.9 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
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 |
Foundation Scheid Vineyards | Foundation CA Fund VIII Manager, LLC | Greenfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Aug 2017 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
Foundation ST | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Tracy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.2 GWh | May 2011 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
Foundation Superior Farms | Foundation CA Fund VI Manager LLC | Dixon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 943.0 MWh | Nov 2012 | Apr 2025 | Wind |
Foundation Wal-Mart Red Bluff | Foundation CA Fund VI Manager LLC | Red Bluff, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.9 GWh | Aug 2012 | Apr 2025 | Wind |
FPL Energy Montezuma Winds LLC | FPL Energy Montezuma Wind | Birds Landing, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 85.4 GWh | Oct 2010 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
Francisco St. Solar | AES Distributed Energy | Torrance, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.2 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Franklin Templeton San Mateo | Bloom Energy | San Mateo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.3 GWh | Oct 2011 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Freeway Springs | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Sep 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Fremont CA AutoFactory | Tesla Inc. | Fremont, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 480.0 MWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Fremont - Kato Rd | Tesla Inc. | Fremont, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
French Meadows | Placer County Water Agency | Foresthill, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 50.8 GWh | Sep 1966 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Fresno Bullard High School Hybrid | Forefront Power, LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.2 GWh | Feb 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Fresno Cogen Partners | Wellhead Services, Inc | San Joaquin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 GWh | Dec 1989 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Fresno Community Solar | Fresno Community Solar Developers, LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.4 GWh | May 2024 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Fresno Hoover High School Hybrid | Forefront Power, LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 GWh | Feb 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar : 99.3% Electricity used for energy storage : 0.7% |
Fresno Solar | Wellhead Services, Inc | San Joaquin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Sep 2015 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Fresno Sunnyside High School Hybrid | Forefront Power, LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.5 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Friant Hydro Facility | Friant Power Authority | Friant, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 59.8 GWh | Mar 1985 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Frontier HS Solar Project | MN8 Energy LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.5 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Frontier Solar LLC | Boralex US Operations LLC | Newman, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 40.1 GWh | May 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
FRV SI Transport Solar LP | FRV SI Transport Solar, L.P. (Sacremento) | Sacramento, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Jul 2010 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
FTF-PackingShed | Family Tree Farms | Reedley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 581.0 MWh | May 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
G2 Energy Hay Rd | G2 Energy LLC | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.2 GWh | May 2013 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
G2 Energy Ostrom Road LLC | G2 Energy LLC | Wheatland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 29.0 GWh | Jan 2009 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
Gap Pacific Distribution Center | MN8 Energy LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.4 GWh | Sep 2008 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Garnet Solar Generation Station I LLC | Garnet Solar Generation Station I LLC | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.1 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Garnet Wind Energy Center | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | May 2009 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
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 |
Gaskell West 1 Solar Facility | Southern Power Co | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 52.6 GWh | Feb 2018 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Gates Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Huron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 31.7 GWh | May 2013 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Gateway Generating Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Antioch, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 TWh | Dec 2008 | Apr 2025 | Natural Gas |
GEN005 Antibody Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Oceanside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.6 GWh | Mar 2019 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Genentech-Oceanside Hybrid | Tesla Inc. | Oceanside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.6 GWh | Mar 2016 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Genentech Vacaville Meter #1 | Tesla Inc. | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.0 GWh | Apr 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Genesis Solar Energy Project | Genesis Solar LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 644.3 GWh | Oct 2013 | Apr 2025 | Solar |
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 |
Geysers Unit 5-20 | Geysers Power Co LLC | Middletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.4 TWh | Mar 1971 | Apr 2025 | Geothermal |
Gianera | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.2 GWh | May 1986 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Giffen | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | TBD, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.6 GWh | May 2012 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Giffen Solar Park | Giffen Solar Park, LLC | Cantua Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 19.3 GWh | May 2017 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Gilead Foster City Solar Project | Gilead Sciences Inc. Foster City | Foster City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.9 GWh | Mar 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Gilead Oceanside Solar Project | Gilead Sciences Inc. | Oceanside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Gilead Sciences La Verne Rooftop Solar | Gilead Sciences, Inc. - La Verne | La Verne, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.5 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2024 | Solar |
Gilroy Peaking Energy Center | Calpine Gilroy Cogen LP | Gilroy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 23.3 GWh | Oct 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Gilroy Power Plant | Calpine Gilroy Cogen LP | Gilroy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 44.2 GWh | Sep 1987 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Glass House Camarillo Cultivation | Glass House Camarillo Cultivation | Camarillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 77.9 GWh | Jul 2012 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Glenarm | City of Pasadena - (CA) | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.5 GWh | Dec 1975 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
Goal Line LP | Goal Line LP | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.9 GWh | Jul 1994 | Mar 2025 | Natural Gas |
Golden Acorn Casino | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Campo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Jun 2014 | Apr 2025 | Wind |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on April 2025 generation numbers.County | State Rank | Active Plants | Apr 2025 Generation |
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Alameda County, CA | # 22 | 46 | 2.4 TWh |
Amador County, CA | # 35 | 8 | 666.5 GWh |
Butte County, CA | # 15 | 25 | 3.8 TWh |
Calaveras County, CA | # 36 | 6 | 613.6 GWh |
Colusa County, CA | # 20 | 3 | 2.9 TWh |
Contra Costa County, CA | # 6 | 56 | 13.4 TWh |
El Dorado County, CA | # 28 | 15 | 1.5 TWh |
Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 109 | 8.1 TWh |
Glenn County, CA | # 54 | 2 | 18.7 GWh |
Humboldt County, CA | # 38 | 10 | 480.9 GWh |
Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 84 | 9.7 TWh |
Inyo County, CA | # 29 | 23 | 1.2 TWh |
Kern County, CA | # 1 | 311 | 34.0 TWh |
Kings County, CA | # 14 | 57 | 4.1 TWh |
Lake County, CA | # 32 | 10 | 921.2 GWh |
Lassen County, CA | # 40 | 9 | 341.0 GWh |
Los Angeles County, CA | # 2 | 307 | 20.7 TWh |
Madera County, CA | # 31 | 28 | 994.0 GWh |
Marin County, CA | # 53 | 3 | 19.0 GWh |
Mariposa County, CA | # 43 | 2 | 299.7 GWh |
Mendocino County, CA | # 55 | 5 | 12.3 GWh |
Merced County, CA | # 39 | 30 | 418.2 GWh |
Mono County, CA | # 34 | 9 | 785.9 GWh |
Monterey County, CA | # 16 | 29 | 3.7 TWh |
Napa County, CA | # 51 | 9 | 49.2 GWh |
Nevada County, CA | # 46 | 12 | 207.0 GWh |
Orange County, CA | # 17 | 59 | 3.2 TWh |
Placer County, CA | # 24 | 23 | 2.1 TWh |
County | State Rank | Active Plants | Apr 2025 Generation |
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Plumas County, CA | # 25 | 13 | 2.0 TWh |
Riverside County, CA | # 4 | 159 | 14.3 TWh |
Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 64 | 6.4 TWh |
San Benito County, CA | # 41 | 6 | 332.7 GWh |
San Bernardino County, CA | # 5 | 203 | 13.4 TWh |
San Diego County, CA | # 12 | 150 | 5.0 TWh |
San Francisco County, CA | # 48 | 10 | 85.0 GWh |
San Joaquin County, CA | # 23 | 45 | 2.3 TWh |
San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 3 | 22 | 20.6 TWh |
San Mateo County, CA | # 47 | 10 | 133.4 GWh |
Santa Barbara County, CA | # 42 | 18 | 327.1 GWh |
Santa Clara County, CA | # 13 | 74 | 4.4 TWh |
Santa Cruz County, CA | # 50 | 6 | 56.2 GWh |
Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 7.2 TWh |
Sierra County, CA | # 52 | 3 | 31.1 GWh |
Siskiyou County, CA | # 44 | 8 | 242.5 GWh |
Solano County, CA | # 18 | 40 | 3.0 TWh |
Sonoma County, CA | # 11 | 26 | 5.2 TWh |
Stanislaus County, CA | # 21 | 25 | 2.6 TWh |
Sutter County, CA | # 26 | 8 | 1.8 TWh |
Tehama County, CA | # 49 | 7 | 59.7 GWh |
Trinity County, CA | # 37 | 5 | 573.8 GWh |
Tulare County, CA | # 30 | 68 | 1.0 TWh |
Tuolumne County, CA | # 19 | 23 | 3.0 TWh |
Ventura County, CA | # 33 | 32 | 828.4 GWh |
Yolo County, CA | # 45 | 15 | 222.2 GWh |
Yuba County, CA | # 27 | 5 | 1.7 TWh |