Directory of Power Plants in the United States
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helzel & Schwarzhoff 86 | Wind Stream Operations LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Nov 1986 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Wellhead Power Panoche | Wellhead Services, Inc | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Jul 1973 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Ameresco Santa Cruz Energy | AMERESCO Santa Cruz Energy LLC | Watsonville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 16.5 GWh | Dec 2005 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
| Wolfskill Energy Center | Gilroy Energy Center LLC | Fairfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.4 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Diablo Winds LLC | Sequitur Renewables, LLC | Livermore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.5 GWh | Nov 2004 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Yuba City Energy Center | Calpine Corp-Yuba City | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 39.1 GWh | Jul 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| King City Peaking | Calpine Corp-King City | King City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | Mar 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Gilroy Peaking Energy Center | Calpine Gilroy Cogen LP | Gilroy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 23.3 GWh | Oct 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Henrietta Peaker | MRP San Joaquin Energy LLC. | Lemoore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.2 GWh | May 2002 | Oct 2025 | Natural Gas |
| CalRenew-1 | CalRenew-1 LLC | Mendota, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 GWh | Mar 2010 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Chowchilla II | California Power Holdings LLC | Chowchilla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 16.5 GWh | May 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Hatchet Ridge Wind Project | Pattern Operators LP | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 268.2 GWh | Nov 2010 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Springs Generating Station | City of Riverside - (CA) | Riverside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 825.0 MWh | Jun 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Riverside Energy Resource Center | City of Riverside - (CA) | Riverside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 71.9 GWh | May 2006 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Regional Wastewater Control Facility | City of Stockton MUD | Stockton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Oct 2000 | Dec 2024 | Other Biomass Gas : 97.7% Natural Gas : 2.3% |
| Springville Hydroelectric | Calleguas Mun Water District | Camarillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 98.0 MWh | Feb 1994 | 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 |
| Mountain View III | Avangrid Power LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 75.7 GWh | Nov 2003 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Clearwater Power Plant | City of Riverside - (CA) | Corona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.3 GWh | Feb 2005 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Red Bluff | California Power Holdings LLC | Red Bluff, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.5 GWh | Jul 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Blacksand Generating Facility | Bridge Energy LLC | Brea, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 39.0 GWh | May 2000 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| SJ/SC WPCP | San Jose/Santa Clara Water P C | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 82.8 GWh | Jan 1953 | Feb 2026 | Natural Gas : 52.9% Other Biomass Gas : 47.0% |
| Shiloh I Wind Project | Avangrid Power LLC | Rio Vista, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 389.6 GWh | Apr 2006 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| High Winds LLC | FPLE High Winds, LLC | Birds Landing, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 233.3 GWh | Jun 2003 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Elk Hills Cogen | California Resources Elk Hills LLC | Tupman, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 53.0 GWh | Oct 1994 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| THUMS | THUMS Long Beach Company | Long Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 168.7 GWh | Dec 2002 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Malburg | City of Vernon | Vernon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 301.7 GWh | Sep 2005 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| H. Gonzales | City of Vernon | Vernon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 178.4 MWh | Dec 1986 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| WWTP Power Generation Station | East Bay Municipal Util Dist | Oakland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 29.7 GWh | Jul 1985 | Mar 2026 | Other Biomass Gas : 98.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.1% |
| Oasis Wind | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 238.4 GWh | Nov 2004 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 813.7 GWh | Feb 2005 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Whitewater Hill Wind Partners | Shell Wind Energy Inc. | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 128.3 GWh | Sep 2002 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Cabazon Wind Partners | Shell Wind Energy Inc. | Cabazon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 96.7 GWh | Sep 2002 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Palomar Energy | San Diego Gas & Electric Co | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 TWh | Sep 2005 | Feb 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Kumeyaay Wind | Leeward Asset Management, LLC | Campo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 127.2 GWh | Nov 2005 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Riverview Energy Center | Gilroy Energy Center for Riverview | Antioch, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.9 GWh | Apr 2003 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Agua Mansa Power Plant | E I Colton LLC | Colton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.8 GWh | May 2003 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Barre Peaker | Southern California Edison Co | Stanton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.7 GWh | Aug 2007 | Nov 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Escondido Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.4 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Chula Vista Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Chula Vista, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Apr 2001 | Nov 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Indigo Energy Facility | Diamond Generating Corporation | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 24.6 GWh | Jun 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Miramar Energy Facility | San Diego Gas & Electric Co | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.8 GWh | May 2005 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Russell City Energy Center | Russell City Energy Company LLC | Hayward, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 TWh | Jul 2013 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Hanford Energy Park Peaker | MRP San Joaquin Energy LLC. | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.7 GWh | Aug 2001 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Larkspur Energy Facility | Diamond Generating Corporation | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 24.4 GWh | Jun 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| McGrath Peaker | Southern California Edison Co | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.4 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Grapeland Hybrid | Southern California Edison Co | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Mira Loma Peaker | Southern California Edison Co | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.3 GWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Sonoma Central Landfill Phase II | County of Sonoma Dept of Trnsp | Petaluma, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.0 GWh | May 1996 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
| Center Hybrid | Southern California Edison Co | Norwalk, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.2 GWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Pastoria Energy Facility, LLC | Calpine Corp - Pastoria Energy Center | Lebec, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 TWh | Apr 2005 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Gateway Generating Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Antioch, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 TWh | Dec 2008 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Colusa Generating Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Maxwell, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 TWh | Nov 2010 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Dillon Wind LLC | Avangrid Power LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 142.4 GWh | Mar 2008 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Malaga Power LLC | CalPeak Power, LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.0 GWh | Aug 2005 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Midway Peaking LLC | CalPeak Power, LLC | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.7 GWh | Apr 2009 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Goose Haven Energy Center | Goose Haven Energy Center | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.0 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Lambie Energy Center | Gilroy Energy Center LLC | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.7 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Creed Energy Center | Creed Energy Center LLC | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.3 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Sonoma Central Landfill Phase I | County of Sonoma Dept of Trnsp | Petaluma, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.6 GWh | Jun 1993 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
| CalPeak Power Enterprise Peaker Plant | CalPeak Power, LLC | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.1 GWh | Oct 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Panoche Energy Center | Panoche Energy Center, LLC | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 671.4 GWh | May 2009 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Los Esteros Critical Energy Center | Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLC | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 144.5 GWh | Jan 2003 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Cuyamaca Peak Energy Plant | San Diego Gas & Electric Co | El Cajon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.9 GWh | Apr 2002 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| CalPeak Power Panoche Peaker Plant | CalPeak Power, LLC | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.5 GWh | Nov 2001 | Dec 2024 | Natural 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 |
| Mountain View I & II | AES Distributed Energy | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 250.1 GWh | May 2001 | Mar 2026 | Wind |
| High Desert Power Plant | MRP Generation Holdings, LLC | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 TWh | Mar 2003 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Olsen | Olsen Power Partners | Whitmore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.5 GWh | Dec 1989 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Sycamore Energy LLC | Sycamore Energy LLC | Santee, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 23.1 GWh | Mar 2004 | Dec 2024 | Landfill Gas |
| Berry Cogen | Berry Petroleum Co | Taft, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.6 GWh | Nov 1986 | Sep 2025 | Natural Gas |
| Kingsburg Cogen | KES Kingsburg LP | Kingsburg, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.0 GWh | Nov 1990 | Nov 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Greenleaf 1 | Calpine Greenleaf Holding, Inc. | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.1 GWh | Jan 1989 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Bear Creek (CA) | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | Shingletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.4 GWh | Dec 1989 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Greenleaf 2 Power Plant | Greenleaf Energy LLC | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 51.1 GWh | Sep 1989 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Sycamore Cogeneration | Sycamore Cogeneration Co | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 139.8 GWh | Nov 1987 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| New-Indy Ontario Mill | New-Indy Ontario LLC | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 247.5 GWh | May 1985 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| US Borax | U S Borax Inc | Boron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 258.3 GWh | Jun 1984 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Watson Cogeneration | ARCO Products Co-Watson | Carson, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 TWh | Nov 1987 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas : 76.7% Other Gas : 22.6% Waste/Other Oil : 0.7% |
| Wadham Energy LP | Wadham Energy Ltd Partners | Williams, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 132.0 GWh | Feb 1989 | Dec 2024 | Agricultural By-Products : 99.7% |
| Sand Bar Power Plant | Tri-Dam Power Authority | Stanislaus Ntl. Fores, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 85.5 GWh | Apr 1986 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Tehachapi Wind Resource I | CalWind Resources Inc | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.1 GWh | Nov 1984 | Dec 2024 | Wind |
| Friant Hydro Facility | Friant Power Authority | Friant, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 59.8 GWh | Mar 1985 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| East Portal Generator | Calleguas Mun Water District | Chatsworth, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Dec 1986 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Loma Linda University Cogen | Loma Linda University | Loma Linda, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 59.4 GWh | Jan 1980 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| El Segundo Cogen | Chevron USA Inc-El Segundo | El Segundo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 TWh | Nov 1987 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas : 99.8% |
| Nacimiento Hydro Project | Monterey Cnty Water Res Agency | Bradley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.2 GWh | Jun 1987 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Forks of Butte Hydro Project | Hypower Energy, LLC | Magalia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 65.9 GWh | Feb 1992 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc. | AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc. | Ripon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 GWh | Mar 1988 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Marathon Bay Area Cogen | Tesoro Marketing & Refining Co. LLC (Martinez) | Martinez, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 596.8 GWh | Jan 1987 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| California Institute of Technology | California Institute-Technology | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 56.4 GWh | Jul 2003 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| Big Creek Water Works | Big Creek Water Works Ltd | Hyampom, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.3 GWh | Dec 1986 | Mar 2026 | Water |
| King City Power Plant | Calpine King City Cogen LLC | King City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 27.2 GWh | Jan 1989 | Mar 2026 | Natural Gas |
| San Antonio Regional Hospital | San Antonio Regional Hospital | Upland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.2 GWh | Dec 1984 | Dec 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant | Oxnard City of | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Jul 1981 | Mar 2026 | Other Biomass Gas : 96.4% Natural Gas : 3.6% |
| Nelson Creek | Nelson Creek Power Inc | Big Bend, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Sep 1989 | Dec 2024 | Water |
| Frankenheimer Power Plant | Turlock Irrigation District | Oakdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.6 GWh | Feb 1983 | Oct 2024 | Water |
| Muck Valley Hydroelectric | Brookfield Renewable Trading and Marketing LP | NA, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 81.8 GWh | Nov 1988 | Dec 2024 | Water |
Summary of Power Plants By State
Figures are based on March 2026 generation numbers.| State | Rank | Active Plants | Mar 2026 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | # 10 | 76 | 10,194.39 GWh |
| Alaska | # 48 | 139 | 566.31 GWh |
| Arizona | # 15 | 183 | 8,256.99 GWh |
| Arkansas | # 25 | 114 | 4,973.03 GWh |
| California | # 5 | 1,656 | 15,197.83 GWh |
| Colorado | # 30 | 294 | 4,491.41 GWh |
| Connecticut | # 31 | 161 | 3,992.67 GWh |
| Delaware | # 49 | 33 | 248.78 GWh |
| District of Columbia | # 51 | 16 | 18.32 GWh |
| Florida | # 3 | 334 | 19,802.71 GWh |
| Georgia | # 8 | 247 | 10,697.11 GWh |
| Hawaii | # 46 | 69 | 784.18 GWh |
| Idaho | # 42 | 144 | 1,957.44 GWh |
| Illinois | # 4 | 379 | 15,489.73 GWh |
| Indiana | # 12 | 216 | 9,257.49 GWh |
| Iowa | # 21 | 289 | 6,478.67 GWh |
| Kansas | # 23 | 183 | 5,489.55 GWh |
| Kentucky | # 29 | 59 | 4,637.74 GWh |
| Louisiana | # 17 | 86 | 8,003.69 GWh |
| Maine | # 45 | 212 | 1,313.24 GWh |
| Maryland | # 39 | 202 | 2,834.84 GWh |
| Massachusetts | # 44 | 639 | 1,383.17 GWh |
| Michigan | # 13 | 268 | 8,564.76 GWh |
| Minnesota | # 26 | 760 | 4,875.53 GWh |
| Mississippi | # 24 | 55 | 5,467.46 GWh |
| Missouri | # 22 | 125 | 5,500.53 GWh |
| State | Rank | Active Plants | Mar 2026 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | # 40 | 69 | 2,464.49 GWh |
| Nebraska | # 37 | 121 | 3,330.39 GWh |
| Nevada | # 35 | 114 | 3,487.65 GWh |
| New Hampshire | # 43 | 54 | 1,520.13 GWh |
| New Jersey | # 28 | 379 | 4,705.05 GWh |
| New Mexico | # 33 | 142 | 3,587.89 GWh |
| New York | # 9 | 935 | 10,247.40 GWh |
| North Carolina | # 11 | 896 | 9,821.46 GWh |
| North Dakota | # 32 | 59 | 3,854.12 GWh |
| Ohio | # 6 | 200 | 12,175.28 GWh |
| Oklahoma | # 19 | 142 | 7,305.54 GWh |
| Oregon | # 20 | 266 | 6,583.30 GWh |
| Pennsylvania | # 2 | 249 | 20,000.86 GWh |
| Rhode Island | # 47 | 100 | 610.71 GWh |
| South Carolina | # 14 | 204 | 8,273.25 GWh |
| South Dakota | # 41 | 52 | 2,184.62 GWh |
| Tennessee | # 18 | 88 | 7,335.80 GWh |
| Texas | # 1 | 961 | 46,858.09 GWh |
| Utah | # 38 | 125 | 3,184.50 GWh |
| Vermont | # 50 | 117 | 217.82 GWh |
| Virginia | # 16 | 233 | 8,059.42 GWh |
| Washington | # 7 | 131 | 10,773.76 GWh |
| West Virginia | # 34 | 40 | 3,543.98 GWh |
| Wisconsin | # 27 | 239 | 4,794.79 GWh |
| Wyoming | # 36 | 70 | 3,358.51 GWh |