Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Poso Cogeneration | Mt Poso Cogeneration Co | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 267.8 GWh | Apr 1989 | Sep 2023 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.5% Natural Gas : 0.5% |
| TPC Windfarms LLC | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.7 GWh | Nov 1986 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Taft 26C Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | Taft, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 59.8 GWh | Jun 1982 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Rollins | Nevada Irrigation District | Colfax, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 73.1 GWh | Jul 1980 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Rock Creek LP | Hydroland Omega LLC | Placerville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.0 GWh | Mar 1986 | Apr 2023 | Water |
| Naval Hospital Medical Center | Department of the Navy | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 19.5 GWh | Nov 2003 | May 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Solano County Cogen Plant | Solano County | Fairfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.6 GWh | May 1989 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Martinez Sulfuric Acid Regeneration Plt | Eco Services Corp. | Martinez, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.6 GWh | Dec 1977 | Dec 2023 | Waste Heat |
| Dominguez Plant | Eco Services Corp. | Long Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.7 GWh | Jul 1976 | Dec 2023 | Waste Heat |
| McKittrick Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 58.5 GWh | May 2012 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Lost Hills Cogeneration Plant | AERA Energy LLC | Lost Hills, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Sep 1985 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Cymric 31X Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 37.2 GWh | Sep 1988 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Cymric 6Z Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 37.1 GWh | Jun 1986 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Kekawaka Power House | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC | Mirinda, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.5 GWh | Nov 1989 | Dec 2022 | Water |
| Coalinga 25D Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | Coalinga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 67.0 GWh | Sep 1986 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Berry Placerita Cogen | Shadow Wolf Energy | Santa Clarita, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 36.2 GWh | Feb 1990 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Plant No 2 Orange County | Orange County Sanitation Dist | Huntington Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 59.0 GWh | May 1993 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas : 77.5% Natural Gas : 22.5% |
| Cymric 36W Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 54.4 GWh | Sep 1982 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Kern River Eastridge Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 233.5 GWh | May 1988 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Richmond Cogen | Chevron Products Company-Richmond | Richmond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 919.0 GWh | Jul 1992 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas : 97.7% Other Gas : 2.3% |
| Mojave 3/4/5 | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 83.2 GWh | Nov 1990 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| CP Kelco San Diego Plant | CP Kelco US Inc. | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 88.8 GWh | Sep 1983 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Aidlin Geothermal Power Plant | Geysers Power Co LLC | Middletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 77.3 GWh | Apr 1989 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
| 85 A | Wind Wall 1 LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 62.9 GWh | Dec 1984 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Indigo Energy Facility | Diamond Generating Corporation | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 26.2 GWh | Jun 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Green Power I | FPL Energy Green Power | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 318.0 MWh | Jun 1975 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
| Elk Hills Power LLC | Elk Hills Power LLC | Tupman, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 TWh | Jun 2003 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| CalPeak Power Vaca Dixon Peaker Plant | CalPeak Power, LLC | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.2 GWh | May 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| CalPeak Power Panoche Peaker Plant | CalPeak Power, LLC | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 26.4 GWh | Nov 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| CalPeak Power Border Peaker Plant | CalPeak Power, LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.2 GWh | Oct 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Cuyamaca Peak Energy Plant | San Diego Gas & Electric Co | El Cajon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.1 GWh | Apr 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| CalPeak Power Enterprise Peaker Plant | CalPeak Power, LLC | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.5 GWh | Oct 2001 | Nov 2023 | Natural Gas |
| High Desert Power Plant | MRP Generation Holdings, LLC | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.6 TWh | Mar 2003 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Escondido Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 23.3 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| SunEdison Walmart Apple Valley DC | SunE M5 Holdings LLC | Apple Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 969.0 MWh | Feb 2009 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Metcalf Energy Center | Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 TWh | May 2005 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Larkspur Energy Facility | Diamond Generating Corporation | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.7 GWh | Jun 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| North City - Landfill Gas Engines South | City of San Diego | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Feb 1999 | Dec 2022 | Landfill Gas : 84.1% Natural Gas : 15.9% |
| Creed Energy Center | Creed Energy Center LLC | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.2 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Lambie Energy Center | Gilroy Energy Center LLC | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.3 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Goose Haven Energy Center | Goose Haven Energy Center | Suisun, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.7 GWh | Dec 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Pastoria Energy Facility, LLC | Calpine Corp - Pastoria Energy Center | Lebec, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.1 TWh | Apr 2005 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Hanford Energy Park Peaker | MRP San Joaquin Energy LLC. | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.9 GWh | Aug 2001 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Mountain View I & II | AES Distributed Energy | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 282.8 GWh | May 2001 | Jul 2024 | Wind |
| Los Esteros Critical Energy Center | Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLC | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 235.5 GWh | Jan 2003 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Sonoma Central Landfill Phase I | County of Sonoma Dept of Trnsp | Petaluma, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.1 GWh | Jun 1993 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Crockett Cogen Project | Crockett Cogeneration | Crockett, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 TWh | Nov 1995 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Difwind Farms Ltd VI | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.3 GWh | Dec 1986 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Goal Line LP | Goal Line LP | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.1 GWh | Jul 1994 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Coram Tehachapi | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.3 GWh | Aug 1992 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Live Oak Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.9 GWh | Feb 1992 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Saint Agnes Medical Center | Saint Agnes Medical Center | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 27.1 GWh | Apr 2001 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Tehachapi Wind Resource II | CalWind Resources Inc | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 42.1 GWh | Dec 1996 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Martinez Refining | Martinez Refining Co | Martinez, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 703.1 GWh | Oct 1995 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas : 96.9% Other Gas : 3.1% |
| Ridgetop | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 119.5 GWh | Mar 1994 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Monterey One Water | Monterey One Water | Marina, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.8 GWh | Jul 1988 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas : 81.7% Natural Gas : 18.3% |
| Montgomery Creek Hydro | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | Montgomery Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.4 GWh | Dec 1986 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Sonoma Central Landfill Phase II | County of Sonoma Dept of Trnsp | Petaluma, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.6 GWh | May 1996 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| MM San Diego-Miramar | MM San Diego Energy-Miramar | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 35.9 GWh | Jun 1997 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas : 90.2% Other Biomass Gas : 9.8% |
| La Paloma Generating Plant | CXA La Paloma LLC | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 TWh | Dec 2002 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| MM Tulare Energy | MM Tulare Energy LLC | Visalia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.7 GWh | Apr 1998 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| MM Lopez Energy | MM Lopez Energy LLC | Lake View Terrace, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 26.4 GWh | Nov 1998 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Sunrise Power LLC | Sunrise Power Co LLC | Fellows, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 TWh | May 2001 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Aera San Ardo Cogen Facility | Aera Energy LLC-San Ardo | San Ardo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 23.6 GWh | Jun 1989 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Los Medanos Energy Center | Los Medanos Energy Center LLC | Pittsburg, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 TWh | Jul 2001 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Blythe Energy Inc | AltaGas Blythe Operations Inc | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.2 TWh | Nov 2003 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Delta Energy Center | Delta Energy Center LLC | Pittsburg, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.1 TWh | Apr 2002 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Otay Mesa Generating Project | Otay Mesa Energy Center LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 TWh | Sep 2009 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Catalina Solar LLC | EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 262.7 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Bakersfield College Solar 01 | Kern Community College District | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 GWh | Oct 2010 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Temescal Canyon RV, LLC | Temescal Canyon RV, LLC | Corona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Apr 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| City of Madera WWTP | SunE GIL1, LLC | Madera, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.9 GWh | Aug 2009 | Sep 2023 | Solar |
| Staples La Mirada, CA | SunE WF3-ST Holdings, LLC | La Mirada, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.5 GWh | Feb 2009 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Topaz Solar Farm | Topaz Solar Farms LLC | Santa Margarita, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 TWh | Mar 2013 | Jul 2024 | Solar |
| Power Generation Station (PGS) 2 | East Bay Municipal Util Dist | Oakland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.4 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas |
| Vasco Winds | Vasco Winds, LLC | Livermore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 216.0 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Montezuma Wind II | NextEra Energy Montezuma Wind II, LLC | Birds Landing, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 196.6 GWh | Dec 2011 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Signal Hill West Unit | Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc | Signal Hill, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 35.0 GWh | Jun 2004 | Jul 2024 | Other Gas |
| Adobe Solar | Southern Power Co | Arvin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 39.0 GWh | Apr 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| City of Palo Alto | City of Palo Alto | Palo Alta, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.6 MWh | Feb 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Watkins Manufacturing Co. | Watkins Manufacturing Corporation | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Oct 2001 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| North Palm Springs 4A | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.9 GWh | Sep 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Shiloh IV Wind Project LLC | EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. | Birds Landing, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 294.4 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| North Palm Springs 1A | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Mar 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Pacific Wind LLC | EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 264.0 GWh | Jul 2012 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake | MN8 Energy LLC | Ridgecrest, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 23.3 GWh | Aug 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Ameresco Butte County | Ameresco Butte County LLC | Paradise, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 16.0 GWh | Jan 2013 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Palo Verde College | Scale Sustainable I, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Jul 2009 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| CCCSD Wastewater Treatment Plnt | Central Contra Costa Sanitary District | Martinez, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.3 GWh | Nov 1995 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Cantua Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | TBD, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 33.9 GWh | May 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Huron Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Huron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 31.3 GWh | May 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Solar Photovoltaic Project #32 | Southern California Edison Co | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Jan 2015 | Apr 2023 | Solar |
| Solar Photovoltaic Project #33 | Southern California Edison Co | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.0 GWh | Dec 2014 | Apr 2023 | Solar |
| Cal State Univ San Bernardino FC01 | Southern California Edison Co | San Bernardino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.5 GWh | Aug 2013 | Dec 2022 | Natural Gas |
| Pio Pico Energy Center | Pio Pico Energy Center LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 100.1 GWh | Oct 2016 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Sunnyvale City of WPCP | Sunnyvale City of WPCP | Sunnyvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.7 GWh | Oct 1997 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 40.7% Landfill Gas : 30.6% Other Biomass Gas : 28.7% |
| Sunset Reservoir North Basin | Duke Energy Renewables Services | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.0 GWh | Aug 2010 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Algonquin Power Sanger LLC | Algonquin Power Sanger LLC | Sanger, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.8 GWh | Nov 2007 | Jul 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Windstar 1 | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 192.5 GWh | Jan 2012 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Robert O Schulz Solar Farm | South San Joaquin Irr District | Oakdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Apr 2008 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on July 2024 generation numbers.| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Jul 2024 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kern County, CA | # 1 | 293 | 33.0 TWh |
| Los Angeles County, CA | # 2 | 290 | 21.0 TWh |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 3 | 20 | 19.0 TWh |
| Contra Costa County, CA | # 4 | 50 | 15.0 TWh |
| San Bernardino County, CA | # 5 | 196 | 14.3 TWh |
| Riverside County, CA | # 6 | 158 | 13.5 TWh |
| Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 83 | 10.3 TWh |
| Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 104 | 8.4 TWh |
| Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 7.2 TWh |
| Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 63 | 6.4 TWh |
| San Diego County, CA | # 11 | 148 | 5.6 TWh |
| Monterey County, CA | # 12 | 29 | 5.3 TWh |
| Sonoma County, CA | # 13 | 24 | 5.1 TWh |
| Santa Clara County, CA | # 14 | 73 | 4.7 TWh |
| Butte County, CA | # 15 | 25 | 3.9 TWh |
| Tuolumne County, CA | # 16 | 23 | 3.6 TWh |
| Orange County, CA | # 17 | 58 | 3.5 TWh |
| Kings County, CA | # 18 | 54 | 3.3 TWh |
| Colusa County, CA | # 19 | 3 | 3.1 TWh |
| Solano County, CA | # 20 | 40 | 3.0 TWh |
| Alameda County, CA | # 21 | 43 | 2.8 TWh |
| Stanislaus County, CA | # 22 | 24 | 2.4 TWh |
| Placer County, CA | # 23 | 21 | 2.4 TWh |
| San Joaquin County, CA | # 24 | 40 | 2.4 TWh |
| Sutter County, CA | # 25 | 7 | 2.1 TWh |
| El Dorado County, CA | # 26 | 15 | 1.9 TWh |
| Plumas County, CA | # 27 | 13 | 1.7 TWh |
| Yuba County, CA | # 28 | 4 | 1.6 TWh |
| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Jul 2024 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madera County, CA | # 29 | 26 | 1.3 TWh |
| Inyo County, CA | # 30 | 23 | 1.3 TWh |
| Ventura County, CA | # 31 | 30 | 907.9 GWh |
| Lake County, CA | # 32 | 10 | 903.4 GWh |
| Amador County, CA | # 33 | 7 | 902.3 GWh |
| Tulare County, CA | # 34 | 53 | 843.9 GWh |
| Merced County, CA | # 35 | 25 | 833.6 GWh |
| Mono County, CA | # 36 | 9 | 794.9 GWh |
| Calaveras County, CA | # 37 | 6 | 765.0 GWh |
| Humboldt County, CA | # 38 | 10 | 500.7 GWh |
| Trinity County, CA | # 39 | 5 | 365.8 GWh |
| Nevada County, CA | # 40 | 12 | 356.1 GWh |
| Lassen County, CA | # 41 | 9 | 339.7 GWh |
| Siskiyou County, CA | # 42 | 8 | 321.3 GWh |
| San Benito County, CA | # 43 | 5 | 312.1 GWh |
| Mariposa County, CA | # 44 | 2 | 296.6 GWh |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | # 45 | 18 | 286.0 GWh |
| Yolo County, CA | # 46 | 15 | 237.1 GWh |
| San Mateo County, CA | # 47 | 10 | 131.1 GWh |
| San Francisco County, CA | # 48 | 10 | 77.1 GWh |
| Tehama County, CA | # 49 | 7 | 71.4 GWh |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | # 50 | 6 | 68.1 GWh |
| Napa County, CA | # 51 | 7 | 48.3 GWh |
| Sierra County, CA | # 52 | 3 | 28.6 GWh |
| Glenn County, CA | # 53 | 2 | 16.5 GWh |
| Marin County, CA | # 54 | 3 | 12.9 GWh |
| Mendocino County, CA | # 55 | 4 | 11.1 GWh |