Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topaz Solar Farm | Topaz Solar Farms LLC | Santa Margarita, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.2 TWh | Mar 2013 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Power Generation Station (PGS) 2 | East Bay Municipal Util Dist | Oakland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 22.2 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas |
| Vasco Winds | Vasco Winds, LLC | Livermore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 234.7 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
| Montezuma Wind II | NextEra Energy Montezuma Wind II, LLC | Birds Landing, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 222.9 GWh | Dec 2011 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
| Signal Hill West Unit | Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc | Signal Hill, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 37.8 GWh | Jun 2004 | Jun 2024 | Other Gas |
| Solar Photovoltaic Project #32 | Southern California Edison Co | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Jan 2015 | Apr 2023 | Solar |
| Vaca Dixon Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Vacaville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Nov 2009 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Ivanpah 1 | NRG Energy Services | Nipton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 262.6 GWh | Nov 2013 | Jun 2024 | Solar : 95.0% Natural Gas : 5.0% |
| Ivanpah 2 | NRG Energy Services | Nipton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 293.4 GWh | Nov 2013 | Jun 2024 | Solar : 95.9% Natural Gas : 4.1% |
| Ivanpah 3 | NRG Energy Services | Nipton, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 292.6 GWh | Nov 2013 | Jun 2024 | Solar : 96.7% Natural Gas : 3.3% |
| Walnut Creek Energy Park | Walnut Creek LLC | Industry, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 408.5 GWh | Mar 2013 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Giffen | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | TBD, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.1 GWh | May 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Cantua Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | TBD, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 35.4 GWh | May 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Huron Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Huron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 32.5 GWh | May 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Catalina Solar LLC | EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 273.8 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Solar Photovoltaic Project #33 | Southern California Edison Co | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 GWh | Dec 2014 | Apr 2023 | Solar |
| Cal State Univ San Bernardino FC01 | Southern California Edison Co | San Bernardino, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.1 GWh | Aug 2013 | Dec 2022 | Natural Gas |
| Pio Pico Energy Center | Pio Pico Energy Center LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 102.2 GWh | Oct 2016 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Sunnyvale City of WPCP | Sunnyvale City of WPCP | Sunnyvale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.4 GWh | Oct 1997 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 41.1% Landfill Gas : 30.3% Other Biomass Gas : 28.6% |
| Sunset Reservoir North Basin | Duke Energy Renewables Services | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.3 GWh | Aug 2010 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Algonquin Power Sanger LLC | Algonquin Power Sanger LLC | Sanger, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | Nov 2007 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| CCCSD Wastewater Treatment Plnt | Central Contra Costa Sanitary District | Martinez, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 23.1 GWh | Nov 1995 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Robert O Schulz Solar Farm | South San Joaquin Irr District | Oakdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Apr 2008 | 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 |
| Pinyon Pine I | Pinyon Pines Wind I, LLC | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 264.3 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Alta Wind VIII | Nextera Energy Resources | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 204.2 GWh | Dec 2011 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
| L-8 Solar Project | L-8 Solar Project LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Apr 2012 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Pinyon Pine II | Pinyon Pines Wind II, LLC | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 200.7 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| 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 |
| Industry MetroLink PV 1 | City of Industry | Industry, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 929.2 MWh | Mar 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Castle Rock Vineyards | Castle Rock Cooling | Delano, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 GWh | Aug 2010 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Santa Cruz Energy | Santa Cruz Energy LLC | Santa Cruz, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.8 GWh | Oct 2009 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Mustang Hills LLC | Mustang Hills, LLC (Longroad) | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 263.5 GWh | Apr 2012 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Gates Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Huron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.6 GWh | May 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Improvement Dst No. 4 | Kern County Water Agency | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 30.1 MWh | Dec 2008 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Solar Photovoltaic Project #48 | Southern California Edison Co | Redlands, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.9 GWh | Jan 2015 | Apr 2023 | Solar |
| El Segundo Energy Center LLC | El Segundo Energy Center, LLC | El Segundo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 164.4 GWh | Jun 2013 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| 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 |
| Palomar Energy | San Diego Gas & Electric Co | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 TWh | Sep 2005 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Desert Green Solar Farm LLC | Invenergy Services LLC | Boulevard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.1 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Brookfield Tehachapi 1 | Coram California Development, L.P. | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 274.5 GWh | Feb 2012 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
| Palo Verde College | Scale Sustainable I, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 GWh | Jul 2009 | 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) | 4.4 GWh | Oct 2001 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| North Palm Springs 4A | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.3 GWh | Sep 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| 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 |
| North Palm Springs 1A | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.3 GWh | Mar 2012 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Pacific Wind LLC | EDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc. | Rosamond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 699.6 GWh | Jul 2012 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
| Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake | MN8 Energy LLC | Ridgecrest, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 24.6 GWh | Aug 2012 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Ameresco Butte County | Ameresco Butte County LLC | Paradise, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 17.2 GWh | Jan 2013 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Butte College Main Campus Solar | Butte-Glenn Community College District | Oroville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.0 GWh | Jun 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Windstar 1 | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 216.9 GWh | Jan 2012 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
| Foundation AB | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Fairfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Oct 2011 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Foundation IE | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 427.8 MWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| 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 |
| Franklin Templeton San Mateo | Bloom Energy | San Mateo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.1 GWh | Oct 2011 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Dinuba Wastewater Treatment Plant | AES Distributed Energy | Dinuba, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Oct 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Heliocentric | Heliocentric LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Feb 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| MM San Diego-Miramar | MM San Diego Energy-Miramar | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 39.6 GWh | Jun 1997 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas : 90.2% Other Biomass Gas : 9.8% |
| Mt Poso Cogeneration | Mt Poso Cogeneration Co | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 278.9 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) | 41.3 GWh | Nov 1986 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Kekawaka Power House | Eagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLC | Mirinda, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.5 GWh | Nov 1989 | Dec 2022 | Water |
| Difwind Farms Ltd VI | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 16.5 GWh | Dec 1986 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Goal Line LP | Goal Line LP | Escondido, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.5 GWh | Jul 1994 | Mar 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Coram Tehachapi | Nextera Energy Resources | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Aug 1992 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Live Oak Limited | WCAC Operating Company | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.3 GWh | Feb 1992 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Saint Agnes Medical Center | Saint Agnes Medical Center | Fresno, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 30.5 GWh | Apr 2001 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Tehachapi Wind Resource II | CalWind Resources Inc | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 44.7 GWh | Dec 1996 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Martinez Refining | Martinez Refining Co | Martinez, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 776.9 GWh | Oct 1995 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas : 96.7% Other Gas : 3.3% |
| Ridgetop | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 126.9 GWh | Mar 1994 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Monterey One Water | Monterey One Water | Marina, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.6 GWh | Jul 1988 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas : 80.9% Natural Gas : 19.1% |
| Montgomery Creek Hydro | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | Montgomery Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.7 GWh | Dec 1986 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Crockett Cogen Project | Crockett Cogeneration | Crockett, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 TWh | Nov 1995 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| MM Yolo Power | Yolo County Community Services Department | Woodland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 19.5 GWh | Sep 1990 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| La Paloma Generating Plant | CXA La Paloma LLC | McKittrick, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.2 TWh | Dec 2002 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| MM Tulare Energy | MM Tulare Energy LLC | Visalia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.4 GWh | Apr 1998 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| MM Lopez Energy | MM Lopez Energy LLC | Lake View Terrace, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 28.6 GWh | Nov 1998 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Sunrise Power LLC | Sunrise Power Co LLC | Fellows, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 TWh | May 2001 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Aera San Ardo Cogen Facility | Aera Energy LLC-San Ardo | San Ardo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 22.9 GWh | Jun 1989 | Dec 2022 | Natural Gas |
| Los Medanos Energy Center | Los Medanos Energy Center LLC | Pittsburg, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 TWh | Jul 2001 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Blythe Energy Inc | AltaGas Blythe Operations Inc | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 TWh | Nov 2003 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Delta Energy Center | Delta Energy Center LLC | Pittsburg, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 TWh | Apr 2002 | Jun 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 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Metcalf Energy Center | Calpine Corp - Metcalf Energy Center | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 TWh | May 2005 | Jun 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 |
| Elk Hills Power LLC | Elk Hills Power LLC | Tupman, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 TWh | Jun 2003 | Jun 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 |
| Biola University Hybrid | Biola University | La Mirada, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | Mar 1990 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Rock Creek LP | Hydroland Omega LLC | Placerville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 GWh | Mar 1986 | Apr 2023 | Water |
| Kern River Eastridge Cogen | Chevron USA Inc | Bakersfield, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 257.9 GWh | May 1988 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Richmond Cogen | Chevron Products Company-Richmond | Richmond, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.0 TWh | Jul 1992 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas : 97.6% Other Gas : 2.4% |
| Mojave 3/4/5 | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Mojave, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 89.5 GWh | Nov 1990 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| CP Kelco San Diego Plant | CP Kelco US Inc. | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 108.3 GWh | Sep 1983 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Aidlin Geothermal Power Plant | Geysers Power Co LLC | Middletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 84.7 GWh | Apr 1989 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
| 85 A | Wind Wall 1 LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 66.5 GWh | Dec 1984 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| 85 B | Wind Wall 1 LLC | Tehachapi, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 91.9 GWh | Dec 1984 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Midway Sunset Cogen | Midway-Sunset Cogeneration Co | Fellows, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 199.4 GWh | Apr 1989 | Jun 2024 | 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 |
| MM West Covina | MM West Covina Energy LLC | West Covina, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 43.3 GWh | May 1993 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas : 99.4% Natural Gas : 0.6% |
Browse Power Plants By California Counties
Figures are based on December 2022 generation numbers.| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Dec 2022 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn County, CA | # 55 | 2 | 8.3 GWh |
| Mendocino County, CA | # 54 | 4 | 11.2 GWh |
| Marin County, CA | # 53 | 3 | 15.2 GWh |
| Sierra County, CA | # 52 | 3 | 30.5 GWh |
| Napa County, CA | # 51 | 7 | 52.8 GWh |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | # 50 | 6 | 73.9 GWh |
| Tehama County, CA | # 49 | 7 | 75.4 GWh |
| San Francisco County, CA | # 48 | 10 | 83.4 GWh |
| San Mateo County, CA | # 47 | 10 | 143.3 GWh |
| Mariposa County, CA | # 46 | 2 | 145.9 GWh |
| Yolo County, CA | # 45 | 14 | 266.4 GWh |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | # 44 | 18 | 287.3 GWh |
| Siskiyou County, CA | # 43 | 8 | 334.6 GWh |
| San Benito County, CA | # 42 | 5 | 346.1 GWh |
| Trinity County, CA | # 41 | 5 | 353.9 GWh |
| Lassen County, CA | # 40 | 9 | 356.6 GWh |
| Nevada County, CA | # 39 | 12 | 376.9 GWh |
| Humboldt County, CA | # 38 | 9 | 535.1 GWh |
| Lake County, CA | # 37 | 10 | 805.0 GWh |
| Mono County, CA | # 36 | 9 | 842.4 GWh |
| Tulare County, CA | # 35 | 53 | 910.8 GWh |
| Merced County, CA | # 34 | 23 | 920.0 GWh |
| Calaveras County, CA | # 33 | 6 | 955.6 GWh |
| Amador County, CA | # 32 | 7 | 987.8 GWh |
| Ventura County, CA | # 31 | 30 | 1.1 TWh |
| Inyo County, CA | # 30 | 21 | 1.4 TWh |
| Madera County, CA | # 29 | 25 | 1.5 TWh |
| Yuba County, CA | # 28 | 4 | 1.9 TWh |
| County | State Rank | Active Plants | Dec 2022 Generation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumas County, CA | # 27 | 13 | 1.9 TWh |
| Placer County, CA | # 26 | 21 | 2.1 TWh |
| Sutter County, CA | # 25 | 7 | 2.2 TWh |
| El Dorado County, CA | # 24 | 15 | 2.2 TWh |
| San Joaquin County, CA | # 23 | 39 | 2.5 TWh |
| Stanislaus County, CA | # 22 | 24 | 2.6 TWh |
| Alameda County, CA | # 21 | 42 | 3.0 TWh |
| Colusa County, CA | # 20 | 3 | 3.2 TWh |
| Solano County, CA | # 19 | 39 | 3.2 TWh |
| Kings County, CA | # 18 | 51 | 3.5 TWh |
| Orange County, CA | # 17 | 58 | 3.7 TWh |
| Tuolumne County, CA | # 16 | 23 | 3.8 TWh |
| Butte County, CA | # 15 | 25 | 3.9 TWh |
| Santa Clara County, CA | # 14 | 73 | 4.9 TWh |
| Sonoma County, CA | # 13 | 24 | 5.5 TWh |
| San Diego County, CA | # 12 | 147 | 5.6 TWh |
| Monterey County, CA | # 11 | 29 | 5.7 TWh |
| Sacramento County, CA | # 10 | 63 | 6.8 TWh |
| Shasta County, CA | # 9 | 46 | 7.7 TWh |
| Fresno County, CA | # 8 | 100 | 8.7 TWh |
| Imperial County, CA | # 7 | 81 | 10.9 TWh |
| Riverside County, CA | # 6 | 158 | 13.9 TWh |
| San Bernardino County, CA | # 5 | 196 | 14.7 TWh |
| Contra Costa County, CA | # 4 | 48 | 15.6 TWh |
| San Luis Obispo County, CA | # 3 | 19 | 20.8 TWh |
| Los Angeles County, CA | # 2 | 290 | 22.6 TWh |
| Kern County, CA | # 1 | 283 | 36.2 TWh |