Directory of Power Plants in California
Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
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TPC Windfarms LLC | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.7 GWh | Nov 1986 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
Tracy 210 | Costco Wholesale | Tracy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.9 GWh | Feb 2019 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Tracy Combined Cycle Power Plant | MRP San Joaquin Energy LLC. | Tracy, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 929.6 GWh | Mar 2003 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas |
Tranquillity ID | Tranquillity Solar 1, LLC | Tranquillity, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Feb 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Transamerica Pyramid | Transamerica Pyramid Properties LLC | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 525.0 MWh | Jun 2007 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Trinity | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Weaverville, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 356.3 GWh | Jan 1964 | Aug 2024 | Water |
Trona Solar III | Trona Solar III LLC | Trona, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.9 GWh | Mar 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Tropico Solar PV Plant | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Delano, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 30.0 GWh | Aug 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Tulare 1 and 2 | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Tulare, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 636.0 MWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell | Central CA Fuel Cell 2, LLC | Tulare, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.5 GWh | Nov 2019 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas : 81.3% Natural Gas : 18.7% |
Tulare Success Power Project | Lower Tule River Irrgtn Dist | Porterville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 538.0 MWh | Nov 1989 | Dec 2022 | Water |
Tule Wind LLC | Avangrid Renewables LLC | Boulevard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 342.5 GWh | Nov 2017 | Aug 2024 | Wind |
Tulloch | Oakdale&South San Joaquin Irrigation D. | Jamestown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 124.9 GWh | May 1958 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Turlock Lake | Turlock Irrigation District | Hickman, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 5.7 GWh | Jun 1980 | Dec 2023 | Water |
UC Davis South Campus | Solar Star California XXXII, LLC | Davis, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 23.4 GWh | Feb 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
UC Merced Solar Hybrid | MN8 Energy LLC | Merced, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.5 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
UC Riverside Lots 30 & 32 | MN8 Energy LLC | Riverside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.0 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
UC Santa Cruz Solar | Forefront Power, LLC | Santa Cruz, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
UCI Facilities Management Central Plant | University of California Irvine | Irvine, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 111.7 GWh | Jun 2007 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas |
UCLA So Campus Cogen Project | University of California-LA | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 214.4 GWh | Sep 1993 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas |
Union Valley | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Fresh Pond, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 168.2 GWh | Sep 1963 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Univ of California San Diego Solar | University of California San Diego | La Jolla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Nov 2008 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
University of California San Diego Hybrid | University of California San Diego | La Jolla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 223.7 GWh | Jun 2001 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas |
University of California Santa Cruz | University of California Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 35.9 GWh | Aug 2013 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 90.8% Solar : 9.2% |
University of San Diego | Bloom Energy 2009 PPA | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.2 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
University of the Pacific | The Greater Light USA LLC | Stockton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.2 GWh | Apr 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Upper Dawson | Turlock Irrigation District | La Grange, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 11.5 GWh | Oct 1983 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Upper Gorge | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Bishop, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 112.2 GWh | May 1953 | Dec 2023 | Water |
US Borax | U S Borax Inc | Boron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 280.0 GWh | Jun 1984 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas |
US GSA - Sacramento | Tesla Inc. | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.2 GWh | Feb 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
US-TOPCO (Soccer Center) | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.0 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
USG 1 | ZGlobal Inc | El Centro, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 2.7 GWh | Mar 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
USG 2 | ZGlobal Inc | El Centro, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 1.6 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
USPS PV | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Los Angeles, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.8 GWh | Jun 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center | VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center | North Hills, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 4.7 GWh | Sep 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Vaca Dixon Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Nov 2009 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Vacaville | Janssen Pharmaceutical Co | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Vacaville Hospital | KP Vacaville Solar, LLC | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Nov 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Valencia 1 Solar CA | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Westmorland, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 4.3 GWh | Aug 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Valencia 2 | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Imperial, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 7.1 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Valencia 3 | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Imperial, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 8.3 GWh | Mar 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Valentine Solar, LLC | EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 282.1 GWh | Oct 2019 | Aug 2024 | Solar |
Valero Refinery Cogeneration Unit 1 | Valero Refining Co California | Benicia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 155.2 GWh | Sep 2002 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas : 76.7% Other Gas : 23.3% |
Valero Wilmington Cogeneration Plant | Valero Wilmington | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 236.7 GWh | Oct 2017 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Vallecitos Water District | SSA Solar of CA 5, LLC | San Marcos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Aug 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Valley (CA) | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Sun Valley, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.5 TWh | Jul 2001 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas |
Valley Center | Heelstone Energy Holdings, LLC | Valley Center, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Valley Center 1 | MN8 Energy LLC | Valley Center, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Valley Center 2 | MN8 Energy LLC | Valley Center, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.8 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Valley Sanitary District WTP Solar | Tesla Inc. | Indio, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.5 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Valley View | Metropolitan Water District of S CA | Yorba Linda, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 GWh | Oct 1985 | Dec 2022 | Water |
Van der Hoek Solar Array/ Dairy | Maas Energy Works | Helm, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 178.0 MWh | Jul 2017 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Van der Kooi Dairy Solar Array | Maas Energy Works | Riverdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Mar 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Vandenberg Solar Project | MN8 Energy LLC | Vandenberg Airforce B, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.9 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Vasco Winds | Vasco Winds, LLC | Livermore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 216.0 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
Vega Solar | Vega Solar, LLC | Los Banos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 47.7 GWh | Feb 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Venable Solar 1 | Venable Solar, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Mar 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Venable Solar 2 | Venable Solar, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Mar 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Ventura Solar | Ventura Solar LLC | Fillmore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.2 GWh | Aug 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Verizon-Torrance | Bloom Energy | Torrance, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 5.8 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #1 | AlsoEnergy | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 360.0 MWh | Sep 2016 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas |
Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #2 | Hanford Renewable Energy LLC | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.3 GWh | Jun 2019 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas |
Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #3 | Hanford Renewable Energy LLC | Hanford, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.3 GWh | Jun 2019 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas |
Victor Dry Farm Ranch A | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.8 GWh | May 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Victor Dry Farm Ranch B | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.4 GWh | May 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Victor Mesa Linda B2 | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Victor Mesa Linda C2 | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Victor Mesa Linda D2 | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Victor Mesa Linda E2 | AES Distributed Energy | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.6 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Victor Valley CC CPV Solar | Victor Valley Community College District | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | May 2010 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Victory Garden (Tehachapi) | Wind Stream Operations LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 25.3 GWh | Nov 1981 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
Victory Pass | Victory Pass I, LLC | Desert Center, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 296.2 GWh | - | Aug 2024 | Solar |
Vinam | CD US Solar MT 2 LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Jun 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Vintner Solar | Ecos Energy LLC | Templeton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Mar 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Volta 1 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Manton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | Mar 1980 | Sep 2023 | Water |
Volta 2 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Manton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Oct 1981 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Voyager Wind I | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 372.3 GWh | Nov 2019 | Aug 2024 | Wind |
Voyager Wind II | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 473.5 GWh | Nov 2018 | Aug 2024 | Wind |
Voyager Wind III | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 142.9 GWh | Nov 2018 | Aug 2024 | Wind |
Voyager Wind IV | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 70.2 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 259.4 GWh | Nov 1985 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
Vulcan San Emidio Solar | Renew Solar VMC LLC | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Feb 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
W E Warne | California Dept. of Water Resources | Gorman, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 216.9 GWh | Oct 1982 | Dec 2023 | Water |
W Plant | Qualcomm Incorporated | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 32.9 GWh | Jun 2005 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas |
W R Gianelli | California Dept. of Water Resources | Gustine, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 95.9 GWh | Feb 1967 | Aug 2024 | Water |
Wadham Energy LP | Wadham Energy Ltd Partners | Williams, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 74.4 GWh | Feb 1989 | Dec 2023 | Agricultural By-Products : 99.5% Natural Gas : 0.5% |
Wagner Wind LLC | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.7 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
Walgreens Woodland Distribution Center | SunE WG45 Woodland LLC | Woodland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 775.0 MWh | Jul 2007 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Walnut Creek Energy Park | Walnut Creek LLC | Industry, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 336.7 GWh | Mar 2013 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas |
Walnut Energy Center | Turlock Irrigation District | Turlock, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 1.5 TWh | Jan 2006 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas |
Walnut Unified School District Walnut HS Hybrid | Tesla Inc. | Walnut, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Jan 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Waste Mangement Redwood LFGTE | WM Renewable Energy LLC | Novato, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.9 GWh | Apr 2017 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
Watkins Manufacturing Co. | Watkins Manufacturing Corporation | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Oct 2001 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas |
Watson Cogeneration | ARCO Products Co-Watson | Carson, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 TWh | Nov 1987 | Aug 2024 | Natural Gas : 83.9% Other Gas : 15.7% |
Watts 3115 | CD US Solar MT 2 LLC | Adelanto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Jul 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Welport Lease Project | Sentinel Peak Resources California, LLC | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.7 GWh | Feb 1990 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
West Gates Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Huron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.2 GWh | Apr 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
West Point PH | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Pioneer, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 81.9 GWh | Oct 1948 | Dec 2023 | Water |
West Valley High School Solar | AES Distributed Energy | Hemet, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Aug 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
West Village Solar - Array 1Community Solar | CHF-Davis I, LLC | Davis, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Apr 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on August 2024 generation numbers.County | State Rank | Active Plants | Aug 2024 Generation |
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Kern County, CA | # 1 | 293 | 32.9 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 | 14.9 TWh |
San Bernardino County, CA | # 5 | 196 | 14.4 TWh |
Riverside County, CA | # 6 | 158 | 13.7 TWh |
Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 83 | 10.3 TWh |
Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 104 | 8.5 TWh |
Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 6.9 TWh |
Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 63 | 6.4 TWh |
San Diego County, CA | # 11 | 148 | 5.6 TWh |
Sonoma County, CA | # 12 | 24 | 5.1 TWh |
Monterey County, CA | # 13 | 29 | 5.1 TWh |
Santa Clara County, CA | # 14 | 73 | 4.8 TWh |
Butte County, CA | # 15 | 25 | 4.1 TWh |
Orange County, CA | # 16 | 58 | 3.6 TWh |
Tuolumne County, CA | # 17 | 23 | 3.5 TWh |
Kings County, CA | # 18 | 54 | 3.5 TWh |
Colusa County, CA | # 19 | 3 | 3.1 TWh |
Solano County, CA | # 20 | 40 | 3.0 TWh |
Alameda County, CA | # 21 | 43 | 2.7 TWh |
Stanislaus County, CA | # 22 | 24 | 2.5 TWh |
Placer County, CA | # 23 | 21 | 2.4 TWh |
San Joaquin County, CA | # 24 | 40 | 2.3 TWh |
Sutter County, CA | # 25 | 7 | 2.0 TWh |
El Dorado County, CA | # 26 | 15 | 1.8 TWh |
Plumas County, CA | # 27 | 13 | 1.8 TWh |
Yuba County, CA | # 28 | 4 | 1.6 TWh |
County | State Rank | Active Plants | Aug 2024 Generation |
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Madera County, CA | # 29 | 26 | 1.3 TWh |
Inyo County, CA | # 30 | 23 | 1.2 TWh |
Lake County, CA | # 31 | 10 | 904.8 GWh |
Amador County, CA | # 32 | 7 | 883.1 GWh |
Tulare County, CA | # 33 | 53 | 842.8 GWh |
Ventura County, CA | # 34 | 30 | 795.4 GWh |
Mono County, CA | # 35 | 9 | 794.9 GWh |
Merced County, CA | # 36 | 25 | 774.2 GWh |
Calaveras County, CA | # 37 | 6 | 754.2 GWh |
Humboldt County, CA | # 38 | 10 | 493.4 GWh |
Trinity County, CA | # 39 | 5 | 383.8 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 | 313.4 GWh |
Santa Barbara County, CA | # 44 | 18 | 303.3 GWh |
Mariposa County, CA | # 45 | 2 | 296.6 GWh |
Yolo County, CA | # 46 | 15 | 237.1 GWh |
San Mateo County, CA | # 47 | 10 | 130.9 GWh |
San Francisco County, CA | # 48 | 10 | 77.0 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 |