Directory of Power Plants in California
Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
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Genentech Vacaville Meter #1 | Tesla Inc. | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.0 GWh | Apr 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Intel Folsom Phase 2 | Tesla Inc. | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.8 GWh | Sep 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District | Tesla Inc. | Calabasas, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Jan 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Genentech-Oceanside Hybrid | Tesla Inc. | Oceanside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.4 GWh | Mar 2016 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Lancaster Baptist Church | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.0 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
US GSA - Sacramento | Tesla Inc. | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.3 GWh | Feb 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Division 2 | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 GWh | May 2014 | Nov 2023 | Solar |
Division 1 | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency | Tesla Inc. | Marina, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.2 GWh | Nov 2010 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Valley Sanitary District WTP Solar | Tesla Inc. | Indio, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.6 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Blue Shld Of Cal- El Dorado Hlls Mtr B | Tesla Inc. | El Dorado Hills, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 3.1 GWh | Jun 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Walnut Unified School District Walnut HS Hybrid | Tesla Inc. | Walnut, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.9 GWh | Jan 2020 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Kettering Solar 2 | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Sacramento Fairbain Water Treatment Plant | Tesla Inc. | Sacramento, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.2 GWh | Jan 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
US-TOPCO (Soccer Center) | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.3 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
AVS Lancaster 1 | Tesla Inc. | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.6 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Fremont CA AutoFactory | Tesla Inc. | Fremont, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 554.6 MWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Fremont - Kato Rd | Tesla Inc. | Fremont, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Clovis High School | Tesla Inc. | Clovis, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 GWh | Mar 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Clovis East High School | Tesla Inc. | Clovis, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.5 GWh | Mar 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Clovis North High School | Tesla Inc. | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.5 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Sacramento Regional County Sanitation PV | Tesla Inc. | Elk Grove, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 7.7 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Intel Folsom | Tesla Inc. | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 1.5 GWh | Jun 2010 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Marathon Bay Area Cogen | Tesoro Marketing & Refining Co. LLC (Martinez) | Martinez, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 694.9 GWh | Jan 1987 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Equilon Los Angeles Refining | Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 339.0 GWh | Nov 1982 | Jun 2024 | Other Gas : 93.7% Natural Gas : 6.3% |
University of the Pacific | The Greater Light USA LLC | Stockton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.2 GWh | Apr 2022 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
THUMS | THUMS Long Beach Company | Long Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 363.9 GWh | Dec 2002 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Titan Solar 1 (CA) | Titan Solar 1, LLC | Borrego Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 153.7 GWh | Nov 2020 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
Topaz Solar Farm | Topaz Solar Farms LLC | Santa Margarita, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.2 TWh | Mar 2013 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
Cold Canyon 1 | Toro Energy of California SLO | San Luis Obispo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.9 GWh | Jun 2013 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
Torrance Refining Company, LLC | Torrance Refining Company, LLC | Torrance, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 75.3 GWh | Aug 1983 | Jun 2024 | Other Gas : 91.0% Waste Heat : 9.0% |
Toyon Power Station | Toyon Landfill Gas Conversion, LLC | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 5.0 GWh | Dec 1985 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
Tranquillity ID | Tranquillity Solar 1, LLC | Tranquillity, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Feb 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Transamerica Pyramid | Transamerica Pyramid Properties LLC | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 667.1 MWh | Jun 2007 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Sand Bar Power Plant | Tri-Dam Power Authority | Stanislaus Ntl. Fores, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 71.7 GWh | Apr 1986 | Dec 2022 | Water |
Luciana | Tulare Solar Center, LLC | Richgrove, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 140.8 GWh | Mar 2022 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
Woodward Power Plant | Turlock Irrigation District | Oakdale, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 37.0 MWh | Mar 1982 | Dec 2022 | Water |
Hickman | Turlock Irrigation District | Hickman, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 3.2 GWh | Aug 1979 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Turlock Lake | Turlock Irrigation District | Hickman, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 5.7 GWh | Jun 1980 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Frankenheimer Power Plant | Turlock Irrigation District | Oakdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.6 GWh | Feb 1983 | Dec 2022 | Water |
Walnut Energy Center | Turlock Irrigation District | Turlock, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 1.7 TWh | Jan 2006 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Don Pedro | Turlock Irrigation District | La Grange, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 594.5 GWh | Apr 1971 | Jun 2024 | Water |
Almond Power Plant | Turlock Irrigation District | Modesto, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 195.0 GWh | Mar 1996 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
La Grange | Turlock Irrigation District | La Grange, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 8.7 GWh | Nov 1924 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Upper Dawson | Turlock Irrigation District | La Grange, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 6.8 GWh | Oct 1983 | Dec 2022 | Water |
US Borax | U S Borax Inc | Boron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 310.2 GWh | Jun 1984 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Folsom | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 762.9 GWh | Apr 1955 | Jun 2024 | Water |
Spring Creek | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 259.9 GWh | Dec 1963 | Jun 2024 | Water |
Trinity | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Weaverville, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 324.9 GWh | Jan 1964 | Jun 2024 | Water |
Parker Dam | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Parker, CA | Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region (WALC) | 424.7 GWh | Nov 1942 | Jun 2024 | Water |
New Melones | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Jamestown, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 652.6 GWh | May 1979 | Jun 2024 | Water |
Judge F Carr | U S Bureau of Reclamation | French Gulch, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 166.8 GWh | Apr 1963 | Jun 2024 | Water |
Keswick | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 409.2 GWh | Sep 1949 | Jun 2024 | Water |
Stampede | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Truckee, CA | Nevada Power Company (NEVP) | 7.1 GWh | Dec 1987 | Dec 2023 | Water |
Shasta | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Redding, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 2.5 TWh | May 1944 | Jun 2024 | Water |
Nimbus | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Folsom, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 73.3 GWh | Apr 1955 | Dec 2023 | Water |
UCI Facilities Management Central Plant | University of California Irvine | Irvine, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 109.7 GWh | Jun 2007 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
University of California San Diego Hybrid | University of California San Diego | La Jolla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 242.8 GWh | Jun 2001 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Univ of California San Diego Solar | University of California San Diego | La Jolla, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.6 GWh | Nov 2008 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
University of California Santa Cruz | University of California Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 39.3 GWh | Aug 2013 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 91.6% Solar : 8.4% |
UCLA So Campus Cogen Project | University of California-LA | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 247.4 GWh | Sep 1993 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Parnassus Central Utility Plant | University of California-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 74.8 GWh | Dec 1995 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Energy Center | University of Redlands | Redlands, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.2 GWh | Jan 2007 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Catalina Express | USPS LA Solar FiT A & B | San Pedro, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Marina South | USPS LA Solar FiT A & B | San Pedro, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
USPS PV | USPS LA Solar FiT A & B | Los Angeles, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.1 GWh | Jun 2017 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Murphys | Utica Water & Power Authority | Murphys, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.1 GWh | Feb 1954 | Dec 2022 | Water |
Angels | Utica Water & Power Authority | Angels Camp, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Dec 1939 | Dec 2022 | Water |
Valero Refinery Cogeneration Unit 1 | Valero Refining Co California | Benicia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 260.9 GWh | Sep 2002 | Apr 2024 | Natural Gas : 70.2% Other Gas : 29.8% |
Valero Wilmington Cogeneration Plant | Valero Wilmington | Wilmington, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 259.1 GWh | Oct 2017 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
20701 Plummer PV, LLC | Valta Energy | Chatsworth, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.2 GWh | Jun 2022 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
CFW Solar X LLC - Vaughn | Valta Energy | San Fernando, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 3.5 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Vasco Winds | Vasco Winds, LLC | Livermore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 234.7 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
Vega Solar | Vega Solar, LLC | Los Banos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 49.7 GWh | Feb 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Venable Solar 1 | Venable Solar, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Mar 2015 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Venable Solar 2 | Venable Solar, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Mar 2015 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Ventura Solar | Ventura Solar LLC | Fillmore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.5 GWh | Aug 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Victor Valley CC CPV Solar | Victor Valley Community College District | Victorville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | May 2010 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Victory Pass | Victory Pass I, LLC | Desert Center, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 181.6 GWh | - | Jun 2024 | Solar |
Shelter Creek Condominiums Solar | Vista Solar, Inc. | San Bruno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Jan 2020 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
Bio-Rad | Vista Solar, Inc. | Hercules, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Sep 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
Wadham Energy LP | Wadham Energy Ltd Partners | Williams, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 86.4 GWh | Feb 1989 | Dec 2023 | Agricultural By-Products : 99.5% |
Walnut Creek Energy Park | Walnut Creek LLC | Industry, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 408.5 GWh | Mar 2013 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Watkins Manufacturing Co. | Watkins Manufacturing Corporation | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.4 GWh | Oct 2001 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Bear Mountain Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 37.5 GWh | Mar 1995 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Chalk Cliff Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.9 GWh | Feb 1990 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
Badger Creek Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 19.2 GWh | Mar 1991 | Mar 2024 | Natural Gas |
Double C Generation Limited Partnership | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 27.2 GWh | Feb 1989 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Kern Front Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 24.3 GWh | Jan 1989 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
High Sierra Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 27.7 GWh | Feb 1989 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Live Oak Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.3 GWh | Feb 1992 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
McKittrick Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 37.6 GWh | Sep 1991 | Mar 2024 | Natural Gas |
Chula Vista Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Chula Vista, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Apr 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Escondido Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 23.5 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Fresno Cogen Partners | Wellhead Services, Inc | San Joaquin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 27.2 GWh | Dec 1989 | Dec 2022 | Natural Gas |
Panoche Peaker | Wellhead Services, Inc | Firebaugh, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Jul 1973 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
El Cajon Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | El Cajon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.6 GWh | May 2010 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Delano Energy Center | Wellhead Services, Inc | Delano, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.2 GWh | Dec 2012 | Dec 2022 | Natural Gas |
Yuba City Cogen Partners | Wellhead Services, Inc | Yuba City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.6 GWh | Nov 1990 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
Fresno Solar | Wellhead Services, Inc | San Joaquin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.1 GWh | Sep 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
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 |