Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Acres Solar Facility 2 | SIT Renewables, Inc. | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.6 GWh | Aug 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Green Acres Solar Facility 1 | SIT Renewables, Inc. | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 5.1 GWh | Aug 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Genentech Vacaville Meter #1 | Tesla Inc. | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.0 GWh | Apr 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Grassland 1&2 Solar Project | Yolo County of | Davis, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Jun 2013 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| G2 Energy Hay Rd | G2 Energy LLC | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | May 2013 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Gridley Main | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Gridley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Feb 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Gridley Main Two | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Gridley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.2 GWh | Mar 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Glass House Camarillo Cultivation | Glass House Camarillo Cultivation | Camarillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 50.3 GWh | Jul 2012 | Dec 2022 | Natural Gas |
| Garnet Solar Generation Station I LLC | Garnet Solar Generation Station I LLC | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.2 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Golden Acorn Casino | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Campo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.8 GWh | Jun 2014 | Jun 2024 | Wind |
| Giffen Solar Park | Giffen Solar Park, LLC | Cantua Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 23.1 GWh | May 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings, LLC | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. | Cantua Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 626.7 GWh | Nov 2017 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Golden Hills Wind | Golden Hills Wind, LLC | Livermore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 269.0 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
| Genentech-Oceanside Hybrid | Tesla Inc. | Oceanside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.4 GWh | Mar 2016 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Golden Fields Solar I, LLC | MN8 Energy LLC | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 156.4 GWh | Nov 2016 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Gates Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Huron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.6 GWh | May 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Green Beanworks C PV | AES Distributed Energy | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.5 GWh | Jul 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Green Beanworks D PV | AES Distributed Energy | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.6 GWh | Jul 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Golden Hills North Wind Energy Center | Golden Hills Interconnection Wind, LLC | Livermore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 147.7 GWh | Oct 2017 | Jun 2024 | Wind |
| Green Beanworks B PV | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.5 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Gaskell West 1 Solar Facility | Southern Power Co | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 28.0 GWh | Feb 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Guadalupe Solar Farm | County of Santa Clara (CA) | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Grossmont HS Solar Project | MN8 Energy LLC | El Cajon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.2 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| GEN005 Antibody Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Oceanside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.0 GWh | Mar 2019 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Golden Field Solar III, LLC | Golden Field Solar III, LLC | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 575.7 GWh | Nov 2020 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Gilead Oceanside Solar Project | Gilead Sciences Inc. | Oceanside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2022 | 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 2022 | Solar |
| Graniterock Quarry | CalCom Energy | Aromas, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.5 GWh | Aug 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Google Moffett Park Solar Project | Google, Inc. | Sunnyvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Feb 2021 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Gilead Sciences La Verne Rooftop Solar | Gilead Sciences, Inc. - La Verne | La Verne, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Geysers Unit 5-20 | Geysers Power Co LLC | Middletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.8 TWh | Mar 1971 | Jun 2024 | Geothermal |
| Glenarm | City of Pasadena - (CA) | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 44.7 GWh | Dec 1975 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Gianera | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.6 GWh | May 1986 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Grizzly | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | N/A, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.9 GWh | Oct 1993 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Geothermal 1 | Northern California Power Agny | Middletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 267.5 GWh | Dec 1982 | Jun 2024 | Geothermal |
| Geothermal 2 | Northern California Power Agny | Middletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 298.4 GWh | Nov 1985 | Jun 2024 | Geothermal |
| Gilroy Power Plant | Calpine Gilroy Cogen LP | Gilroy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 87.8 GWh | Sep 1987 | Dec 2022 | Natural Gas |
| Grossmont Hospital | Sharp Grossmont Hospital | La Mesa, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 30.4 GWh | Jul 1983 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Gosselin Hydro Plant | Humboldt Bay Mun Water Dist | Ruth, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.1 GWh | May 1983 | Apr 2023 | Water |
| Greenleaf 2 Power Plant | Greenleaf Energy LLC | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 25.9 GWh | Sep 1989 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Greenleaf 1 | Calpine Greenleaf Holding, Inc. | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | Jan 1989 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Gas Utilization Facility | City of San Diego | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 36.0 GWh | May 1985 | Jun 2024 | Other Biomass Gas |
| Goal Line LP | Goal Line LP | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.5 GWh | Jul 1994 | Mar 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Green Power I | FPL Energy Green Power | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 605.4 MWh | Jun 1975 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
| Goose Haven Energy Center | Goose Haven Energy Center | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 17.4 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Gilroy Peaking Energy Center | Calpine Gilroy Cogen LP | Gilroy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 27.8 GWh | Oct 2001 | Nov 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Grapeland Hybrid | Southern California Edison Co | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.3 GWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Gateway Generating Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Antioch, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 TWh | Dec 2008 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Gap Pacific Distribution Center | MN8 Energy LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.0 GWh | Sep 2008 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| G2 Energy Ostrom Road LLC | G2 Energy LLC | Wheatland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 27.4 GWh | Jan 2009 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Garnet Wind Energy Center | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.5 GWh | May 2009 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Genesis Solar Energy Project | Genesis Solar LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 689.7 GWh | Oct 2013 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Giffen | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | TBD, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.1 GWh | May 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Golden Springs Building C-1 | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Jan 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Golden Springs Building D | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Feb 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Guernsey Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 25.5 GWh | Jul 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Grassland 3&4 Solar Project | Yolo County of | Davis, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Jun 2013 | Nov 2023 | Solar |
| Grayson | City of Glendale - (CA) | Glendale, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 30.2 GWh | Nov 1953 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on June 2024 generation numbers.| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Jun 2024 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County, CA | # 1 | 283 | 36.2 TWh |
| Los Angeles County, CA | # 2 | 290 | 22.6 TWh |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 3 | 19 | 20.8 TWh |
| Contra Costa County, CA | # 4 | 48 | 15.6 TWh |
| San Bernardino County, CA | # 5 | 196 | 14.7 TWh |
| Riverside County, CA | # 6 | 158 | 13.9 TWh |
| Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 81 | 10.9 TWh |
| Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 100 | 8.7 TWh |
| Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 7.7 TWh |
| Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 63 | 6.8 TWh |
| Monterey County, CA | # 11 | 29 | 5.7 TWh |
| San Diego County, CA | # 12 | 147 | 5.6 TWh |
| Sonoma County, CA | # 13 | 24 | 5.5 TWh |
| Santa Clara County, CA | # 14 | 73 | 4.9 TWh |
| Butte County, CA | # 15 | 25 | 3.9 TWh |
| Tuolumne County, CA | # 16 | 23 | 3.8 TWh |
| Orange County, CA | # 17 | 58 | 3.7 TWh |
| Kings County, CA | # 18 | 51 | 3.5 TWh |
| Solano County, CA | # 19 | 39 | 3.2 TWh |
| Colusa County, CA | # 20 | 3 | 3.2 TWh |
| Alameda County, CA | # 21 | 42 | 3.0 TWh |
| Stanislaus County, CA | # 22 | 24 | 2.6 TWh |
| San Joaquin County, CA | # 23 | 39 | 2.5 TWh |
| El Dorado County, CA | # 24 | 15 | 2.2 TWh |
| Sutter County, CA | # 25 | 7 | 2.2 TWh |
| Placer County, CA | # 26 | 21 | 2.1 TWh |
| Plumas County, CA | # 27 | 13 | 1.9 TWh |
| Yuba County, CA | # 28 | 4 | 1.9 TWh |
| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Jun 2024 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madera County, CA | # 29 | 25 | 1.5 TWh |
| Inyo County, CA | # 30 | 21 | 1.4 TWh |
| Ventura County, CA | # 31 | 30 | 1.1 TWh |
| Amador County, CA | # 32 | 7 | 987.8 GWh |
| Calaveras County, CA | # 33 | 6 | 955.6 GWh |
| Merced County, CA | # 34 | 23 | 920.0 GWh |
| Tulare County, CA | # 35 | 53 | 910.8 GWh |
| Mono County, CA | # 36 | 9 | 842.4 GWh |
| Lake County, CA | # 37 | 10 | 805.0 GWh |
| Humboldt County, CA | # 38 | 9 | 535.1 GWh |
| Nevada County, CA | # 39 | 12 | 376.9 GWh |
| Lassen County, CA | # 40 | 9 | 356.6 GWh |
| Trinity County, CA | # 41 | 5 | 353.9 GWh |
| San Benito County, CA | # 42 | 5 | 346.1 GWh |
| Siskiyou County, CA | # 43 | 8 | 334.6 GWh |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | # 44 | 18 | 287.3 GWh |
| Yolo County, CA | # 45 | 14 | 266.4 GWh |
| Mariposa County, CA | # 46 | 2 | 145.9 GWh |
| San Mateo County, CA | # 47 | 10 | 143.3 GWh |
| San Francisco County, CA | # 48 | 10 | 83.4 GWh |
| Tehama County, CA | # 49 | 7 | 75.4 GWh |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | # 50 | 6 | 73.9 GWh |
| Napa County, CA | # 51 | 7 | 52.8 GWh |
| Sierra County, CA | # 52 | 3 | 30.5 GWh |
| Marin County, CA | # 53 | 3 | 15.2 GWh |
| Mendocino County, CA | # 54 | 4 | 11.2 GWh |
| Glenn County, CA | # 55 | 2 | 8.3 GWh |