Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Solar A2 | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Summer Solar B2 | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 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 |
| Summer Solar D2 | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Jun 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% |
| Bayshore Solar A, LLC | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 49.5 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Bayshore Solar C, LLC | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 47.6 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Bayshore Solar B, LLC | AES Distributed Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 47.0 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Portal Ridge Solar C, LLC | Portal Ridge Solar, LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.1 GWh | Jan 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Portal Ridge Solar B, LLC | Portal Ridge Solar, LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 40.3 GWh | Jan 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Estrella Solar & Storage | AES Clean Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 43.0 GWh | Nov 2023 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Raceway Solar & Storage | AES Clean Energy | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 82.9 GWh | - | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| TA-High Desert LLC | TA-High Desert LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 47.3 GWh | Feb 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Alpine Solar | Alpine Solar | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 167.8 GWh | Jan 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| AV Solar Ranch One | AV Solar Ranch 1 LLC | Lancaster, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 628.8 GWh | Jul 2014 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Portal | Southern California Edison Co | Lakeshore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 22.6 GWh | Nov 1956 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Slate Creek | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | Lakehead, CA | PacifiCorp West (PACW) | 11.4 GWh | Apr 1990 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| 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 |
| Isabella Hydro Project | Isabella Partners | Lake Isabella, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Nov 1990 | Mar 2023 | Water |
| Lake Elsinore Canopies - Lakeside HS | Standard Solar | Lake Elsinore, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Gilead Sciences La Verne Rooftop Solar | Gilead Sciences, Inc. - La Verne | La Verne, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Weymouth Solar Plant | Metropolitan Water District of S CA | La Verne, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.2 GWh | May 2016 | 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 |
| Biola University Hybrid | Biola University | La Mirada, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | Mar 1990 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Grossmont Hospital | Sharp Grossmont Hospital | La Mesa, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 30.4 GWh | Jul 1983 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| PFMG Solar Grossmont Helix LLC | Altus Power America Management, LLC | La Mesa, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 GWh | Apr 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| 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 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 |
| Kroger La Habra | Ralph's Grocery Company | La Habra, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Mar 2020 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Don Pedro | Turlock Irrigation District | La Grange, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 594.5 GWh | Apr 1971 | Jun 2024 | Water |
| Upper Dawson | Turlock Irrigation District | La Grange, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 6.8 GWh | Oct 1983 | Dec 2022 | Water |
| La Grange | Turlock Irrigation District | La Grange, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 8.7 GWh | Nov 1924 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Kingsburg Solar | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Kingsburg, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| King City Peaking | Calpine Corp-King City | King City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.1 GWh | Mar 2002 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| King City Power Plant | Calpine King City Cogen LLC | King City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 54.7 GWh | Jan 1989 | Apr 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Kettleman Solar -Centaurus | EE Kettleman California LLC | Kettleman City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 39.9 GWh | Jun 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Kern River 3 | Southern California Edison Co | Kernville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 190.2 GWh | Feb 1921 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Dulles | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Jurupa Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 GWh | Aug 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Rush Creek | Southern California Edison Co | June lake, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 42.8 GWh | Sep 1916 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Cascade Solar | Cascade Solar LLC | Joshua Tree, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 55.2 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Sonora 1 | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Jamestown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Pacific-Ultrapower Chinese Station | IHI Power Services Corp | Jamestown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 146.7 GWh | Sep 1986 | Jun 2024 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.9% |
| Tulloch | Oakdale&South San Joaquin Irrigation D. | Jamestown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 132.2 GWh | May 1958 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| New Melones | U S Bureau of Reclamation | Jamestown, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 652.6 GWh | May 1979 | Jun 2024 | Water |
| Jacumba Solar Farm | AEP Renewables | Jacumba, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 44.8 GWh | Jun 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Electra | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Jackson, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 427.0 GWh | May 1948 | Jun 2024 | Water |
| Irwindale Brew Yard, LLC | Irwindale Brew Yard, LLC | Irwindale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 GWh | Jan 2002 | Jun 2024 | Solar : 98.8% Other Biomass Gas : 1.2% |
| 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 |
| B Braun Medical | B Braun Medical Inc | Irvine, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 30.6 GWh | Oct 1982 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| ATT Kelvin | Bloom Energy | Irvine, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.6 GWh | Mar 2017 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Bowerman Power LFG, LLC | Bowerman Power LFG, LLC | Irvine, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 174.5 GWh | Mar 2016 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Coso Finance Partners | Coso Operating Co LLC | Inyokern, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 432.1 GWh | Jun 1987 | Jun 2024 | Geothermal |
| Coso Power Developers | Coso Operating Co LLC | Inyokern, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 371.1 GWh | Oct 1989 | Jun 2024 | Geothermal |
| Coso Energy Developers | Coso Operating Co LLC | Inyokern, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 302.3 GWh | Nov 1988 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
| Walnut Creek Energy Park | Walnut Creek LLC | Industry, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 408.5 GWh | Mar 2013 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Industry MetroLink PV 1 | City of Industry | Industry, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 929.2 MWh | Mar 2012 | 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 |
| Valencia 2 | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Imperial, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 7.4 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | 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 |
| Valencia 3 | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Imperial, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 8.6 GWh | Mar 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| IVC Solar | Imperial Irrigation District | Imperial, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 5.4 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Big Creek Water Works | Big Creek Water Works Ltd | Hyampom, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.4 GWh | Dec 1986 | Jun 2024 | Water |
| Gates Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Huron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.6 GWh | May 2013 | 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 |
| Westlands Solar PV Farm | Westlands Solar Farms, LLC | Huron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 39.5 GWh | Jan 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Fifth Standard Solar PV, LLC (Hybrid) | RWE Renewables Americas, LLC | Huron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 241.9 GWh | Aug 2023 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| West Gates Solar Station | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Huron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.1 GWh | Apr 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| AES Huntington Beach Energy Project | AES Huntington Beach Energy, LLC | Huntington Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 TWh | Jan 2020 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Plant No 2 Orange County | Orange County Sanitation Dist | Huntington Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 63.2 GWh | May 1993 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas : 77.7% Natural Gas : 22.3% |
| AES Huntington Beach LLC | AES Huntington Beach LLC | Huntington Beach, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 161.9 GWh | May 1958 | May 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Iron Gate | PacifiCorp | Hornbrook, CA | PacifiCorp West (PACW) | 87.3 GWh | Jan 1962 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Copco 1 | PacifiCorp | Hornbrook, CA | PacifiCorp West (PACW) | 76.2 GWh | Dec 1917 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Copco 2 | PacifiCorp | Hornbrook, CA | PacifiCorp West (PACW) | 95.0 GWh | Jun 1925 | May 2023 | Water |
| Fall Creek | PacifiCorp | Hornbrook, CA | PacifiCorp West (PACW) | 7.1 GWh | Aug 1903 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Ormesa II | Ormat Nevada Inc | Holtville, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 108.0 GWh | Apr 1989 | Dec 2022 | Geothermal |
| Drop 2 (CA) | Imperial Irrigation District | Holtville, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 37.9 GWh | Nov 1953 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Ormesa III | Ormat Nevada Inc | Holtville, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 77.9 GWh | Apr 1989 | Dec 2022 | Geothermal |
| Ormesa I | Ormat Nevada Inc | Holtville, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 115.5 GWh | Nov 1986 | Dec 2022 | Geothermal |
| Drop 1 | Imperial Irrigation District | Holtville, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 5.9 GWh | Sep 1984 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| East Highline | Imperial Irrigation District | Holtville, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 3.2 GWh | Aug 1984 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Drop 3 (CA) | Imperial Irrigation District | Holtville, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 30.2 GWh | Jan 1941 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Drop 4 | Imperial Irrigation District | Holtville, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 86.8 GWh | Jan 1941 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Enerparc CA1 LLC | Enerparc CA 1, LLC | Hollister, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Hollister Solar LLC | Ecos Energy LLC | Hollister, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Lockhart Solar PV II | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Solar | Hinkley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 185.2 GWh | Jun 2023 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Mojave Solar Project | Mojave Solar LLC | Hinkley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 690.6 GWh | Nov 2014 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| SEGS IX | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Solar | Hinkley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 136.8 GWh | Aug 1990 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Lockhart Solar PV, LLC | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Solar | Hinkley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 211.7 GWh | Nov 1989 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Santa Ana 3 | Southern California Edison Co | Highlands, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 568.2 MWh | Aug 1999 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Santa Ana 1 | Southern California Edison Co | Highlands, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.5 MWh | Dec 1898 | Aug 2023 | Water |
| IGS KSBD | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Highland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.3 GWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| 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 |
| Mojave Siphon | California Dept. of Water Resources | Hesperia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 70.1 GWh | Jul 1996 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Hesperia | SunEdison LLC | Hesperia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Jul 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| PSREC/SIAD Solar | Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Coop | Herlong, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.4 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Bio-Rad | Vista Solar, Inc. | Hercules, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Sep 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Rancho Seco Solar, LLC | Rancho Seco Solar, LLC | Herald, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 14.0 GWh | Jul 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Cosumnes | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Herald, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 3.9 TWh | Jan 2006 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas : 98.9% Other Biomass Gas : 1.1% |
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 |