Directory of Power Plants in California
Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
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SPI Anderson 2 | Sierra Pacific Industries | Anderson, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 129.5 GWh | Jul 2015 | Dec 2022 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
SunAnza | Arizona Electric Pwr Coop Inc | Anza, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.0 GWh | Aug 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
SunEdison Walmart Apple Valley DC | SunE M5 Holdings LLC | Apple Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.2 GWh | Feb 2009 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Sun City Project LLC | Avenal Solar Holdings LLC | Avenal, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 35.8 GWh | Jul 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Sand Drag LLC | Avenal Solar Holdings LLC | Avenal, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 34.9 GWh | Jul 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
San Gabriel Hydro Project | Los Angeles County-San Gabriel | Azusa, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Nov 1987 | Dec 2022 | Water |
Sunny Cow Solar, LLC | Sunny Cow Solar, LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 847.0 MWh | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Southeast Kern River Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 105.4 GWh | Jan 1989 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Sycamore Cogeneration | Sycamore Cogeneration Co | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 458.5 GWh | Nov 1987 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Shafter Solar LLC | Shafter Solar LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 51.3 GWh | Apr 2015 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Shiloh Wind Project 2 LLC | EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. | Birds Landing, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 425.5 GWh | Dec 2008 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
Shiloh III Wind Project LLC | EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. | Birds Landing, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 291.8 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
Shiloh IV Wind Project LLC | EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. | Birds Landing, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 303.3 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
SunEdison Ironwood State Prison | SunE CPA CDC2 LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 494.5 MWh | Apr 2008 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Solar Blythe 2 | NRG Solar Blythe II LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 42.4 GWh | Mar 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Solar Blythe LLC | NRG Solar Blythe | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 42.3 GWh | Nov 2009 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Solar Borrego I | NRG Solar Borrego I | Borrego Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 67.3 GWh | Jan 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Spreckels Sugar Company | Spreckels Sugar Company | Brawley, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 18.0 GWh | Mar 1948 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Sierra Pacific Burney Facility | Sierra Pacific Industries | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 103.9 GWh | Sep 1986 | Dec 2023 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 3 | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 363.1 GWh | Jan 1989 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 4 | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 348.0 GWh | Apr 1996 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 105.3 GWh | Feb 1990 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
Salton Sea Power Gen Co Unit 1 | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 82.8 GWh | Jun 1982 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
Solar Gen 2 Solar Facility | Southern Power Co | Calipatria, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 393.3 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Salton Sea Power LLC - Unit 5 | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 327.3 GWh | Mar 2000 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
Springville Hydroelectric | Calleguas Mun Water District | Camarillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 383.3 MWh | Feb 1994 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Springbok 3 Solar Farm Hybrid | 64KT 8me LLC | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 262.0 GWh | Jun 2019 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
Springbok Solar Farm 1 | 62SK 8me, LLC | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 304.3 GWh | Jun 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Springbok Solar Farm 2 | 63SU 8me, LLC | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 421.9 GWh | Aug 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co Hybrid | Sierra Nevada Brewing Co | Chico, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.0 GWh | Apr 2005 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 76.2% Solar : 23.8% |
Sierra Pacific Chinese Camp | Sierra Pacific Industries | Chinese Camp, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.2 GWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Solar Photovoltaic Project #02 | Southern California Edison Co | Chino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 549.6 MWh | Nov 2009 | Apr 2023 | Solar |
San Antonio West Solar Rooftop | SS San Antonio West LLC | Chino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Jul 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
SeaWorld Aquatica | Onyx Asset Services Group | Chula Vista, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Apr 2018 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Sunray 2 | Sunray Energy 2, LLC | Daggett, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 59.1 GWh | Nov 1984 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Sunray 3 | Sunray Energy 3 LLC | Daggett, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 33.9 GWh | Nov 1985 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
SE Athos II, LLC | SE Athos II, LLC | Desert Center, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 537.2 GWh | Nov 2021 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
Sentinel Energy Center, LLC | Sentinel Energy Center LLC | Desert Hot Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 552.0 GWh | Apr 2013 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Sun Harvest Solar NDP1 | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Dos Palos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Apr 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Santa Rita Jail Fuel Cell | SRJFC, LLC | Dublin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.2 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Santa Rita Jail Hybrid | County of Alameda GSA | Dublin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.4 GWh | Aug 2001 | Dec 2022 | Natural Gas : 82.3% Solar : 17.7% |
Sol Orchard El Centro PV | Sol Orchard Imperial 1, LLC | El Centro, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 45.3 GWh | Sep 2013 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Sheep Creek Community Solar Farm | Phelan Solar LLC | El Mirage, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Jul 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Stony Gorge | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | Elk Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 GWh | Mar 1986 | Dec 2022 | Water |
Sacramento Regional County Sanitation PV | Tesla Inc. | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 7.7 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
SMUD at Lawrence | Sacramento PV Energy, LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.7 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
SMUD at Grundman | Sacramento PV Energy, LLC | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 30.5 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Spaulding 3 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Emigrant Gap, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 19.4 GWh | Jan 1929 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Spaulding 2 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Emigrant Gap, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.9 GWh | Jun 1928 | Mar 2023 | Water |
Spaulding 1 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Emigrant Gap, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.6 GWh | Apr 1928 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Solano County Cogen Plant | Solano County | Fairfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.3 GWh | May 1989 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
SunEdison Anheuser Busch Fairfield | SunE M5 Holdings LLC | Fairfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 816.0 MWh | Nov 2008 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Shasta Solar Farm | Ignite Solar Holdings LLC | Fall River Mills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.5 GWh | Feb 2014 | Nov 2023 | Solar |
Scooby Solar, LLC | Scooby Solar, LLC | Famoso, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 927.0 MWh | Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Sunrise Power LLC | Sunrise Power Co LLC | Fellows, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 TWh | May 2001 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Solar Photovoltaic Project #18 | Southern California Edison Co | Fontana, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.2 GWh | Oct 2012 | Mar 2023 | Solar |
Solar Photovoltaic Project #15 | Southern California Edison Co | Fontana, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Dec 2012 | Apr 2023 | Solar |
Solar Photovoltaic Project #17 | Southern California Edison Co | Fontana, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | Dec 2014 | Apr 2023 | Solar |
Solar Photovoltaic Project #10 | Southern California Edison Co | Fontana, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 844.4 MWh | Dec 2012 | Mar 2023 | Solar |
Solar Photovoltaic Project #23 | Southern California Edison Co | Fontana, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 GWh | Dec 2012 | Apr 2023 | Solar |
Sly Creek | South Feather Water and Power Agency | Forbestown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 42.8 GWh | Jun 1983 | Dec 2023 | Water |
SCCCD - Clovis Community College | Forefront Power, LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Scarlet Solar (CA) | EDP Renewables North America LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 27.7 GWh | - | Jun 2024 | Solar |
SCCCD - Fresno Community College | Forefront Power, LLC | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Sep 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Saint Agnes Medical Center | Saint Agnes Medical Center | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 30.5 GWh | Apr 2001 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
SMUD at Fleshman | Sacramento PV Energy, LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 5.4 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
SMUD at Van Conett | Sacramento PV Energy, LLC | Galt, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 5.5 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Still Water Power | Still Water Power LLC | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 752.1 MWh | Apr 2020 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas |
Second Imperial Geothermal | ORCAL Geothermal, Inc | Heber, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 159.6 GWh | May 1993 | Dec 2022 | Geothermal |
Stroud Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Helm, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 25.7 GWh | Aug 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
San Joaquin Solar | GASNA 6P, LLC | Helm, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.5 GWh | Sep 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Santa Ana 1 | Southern California Edison Co | Highlands, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.5 MWh | Dec 1898 | Aug 2023 | Water |
Santa Ana 3 | Southern California Edison Co | Highlands, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 568.2 MWh | Aug 1999 | Dec 2023 | Water |
SEGS IX | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Solar | Hinkley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 136.8 GWh | Aug 1990 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
SEPV Imperial Dixieland West | AES Distributed Energy | Imperial, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 7.3 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
SEPV Imperial Dixieland East | AES Distributed Energy | Imperial, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 5.5 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Sonora 1 | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Jamestown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Staples La Mirada, CA | SunE WF3-ST Holdings, LLC | La Mirada, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 571.1 MWh | Feb 2009 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Slate Creek | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | Lakehead, CA | PacifiCorp West (PACW) | 11.4 GWh | Apr 1990 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Summer Solar LLC | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 43.6 GWh | Jun 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Summer Solar A2 | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Summer Solar C2 | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.9 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Sierra Solar Greenworks | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 35.4 GWh | Oct 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Summer Solar D2 | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Jun 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Summer North Solar | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.6 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
SEPV Sierra | SEPV Sierra, LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | Mar 2020 | Dec 2022 | Solar : 99.9% |
Summer Solar B2 | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Solverde 1 | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 212.8 GWh | Nov 2016 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
San Pablo Raceway | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 278.2 GWh | Jul 2019 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
Solar Blue | Westlands Solar Blue (OZ) Owner, LLC | Lemoore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 354.8 GWh | Nov 2023 | Jun 2024 | Solar : 92.0% Electricity used for energy storage : 8.0% |
Sierra Pacific Lincoln Facility | Sierra Pacific Industries | Lincoln, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 94.7 GWh | Feb 2004 | Dec 2023 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
Summit Winds | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Livermore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 185.9 GWh | Jun 2021 | Jun 2024 | Wind |
Strauss Wind Farm | Strauss Wind LLC | Lompoc, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 148.6 GWh | Nov 2023 | Jun 2024 | Wind |
Spring Gap | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Long Barn, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 33.6 GWh | Aug 1921 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Southeast Resource Recovery | SERRF Joint Powers Authority | Long Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 102.6 GWh | Jun 1988 | Mar 2024 | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 50.7% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 41.5% Natural Gas : 7.8% |
Sealed Air Madera Solar Project | Sealed Air Corporation | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 MWh | Apr 2022 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Site 980 65 | Madera-Chowchilla Power Auth | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.4 GWh | Jan 1985 | Nov 2023 | Water |
South | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Manton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 19.1 GWh | Nov 1979 | Dec 2023 | Water |
South Belridge Cogeneration Facility | AERA Energy LLC | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 507.8 GWh | Nov 1985 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
SRI International Cogen Project | IPT SRI Cogeneration Inc | Menlo Park, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 28.7 GWh | Mar 1987 | 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 |
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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 |
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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 |