Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Cogeneration | Carson Cogeneration Co | Carson, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 34.8 GWh | Nov 1989 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Encina Water Pollution Control | Encina Joint Powers Authority | Carlsbad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.5 GWh | Oct 2008 | Jun 2024 | Other Biomass Gas : 96.4% Natural Gas : 3.6% |
| Life Technologies Carlsbad | Bloom Energy | Carlsbad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.4 GWh | Jul 2012 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Carlsbad Energy Center | NRG California Peaker Operations LLC | Carlsbad, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 296.1 GWh | Nov 2018 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Aspiration G | AES Distributed Energy | Cantua Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 21.1 GWh | Aug 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| RE Tranquillity | Southern Power Co | Cantua Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 444.4 GWh | Jun 2016 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings, LLC | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. | Cantua Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 626.7 GWh | Nov 2017 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Giffen Solar Park | Giffen Solar Park, LLC | Cantua Creek, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 23.1 GWh | May 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 1 | AES Distributed Energy | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 144.8 GWh | Mar 2017 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Beacon Solar Plant Site 2 | Arevon Asset Management | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 127.8 GWh | Nov 2017 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Springbok Solar Farm 2 | 63SU 8me, LLC | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 421.9 GWh | Aug 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Beacon Solar Plant Site 5 | Arevon Asset Management | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 103.5 GWh | Nov 2017 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 3 | AES Distributed Energy | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 149.1 GWh | Nov 2016 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Springbok 3 Solar Farm Hybrid | 64KT 8me LLC | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 262.0 GWh | Jun 2019 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Hecate Energy Beacon Solar 4 | AES Distributed Energy | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 126.7 GWh | Nov 2016 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Springbok Solar Farm 1 | 62SK 8me, LLC | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 304.3 GWh | Jun 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Pine Tree Wind Power Project | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Cantil, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 67.7 GWh | May 2009 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Kumeyaay Wind | Leeward Asset Management, LLC | Campo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 152.5 GWh | Nov 2005 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Golden Acorn Casino | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | Campo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.8 GWh | Jun 2014 | Jun 2024 | Wind |
| Camino | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Camino, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 402.5 GWh | Sep 1963 | Jun 2024 | Water |
| Jaybird | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Camino, CA | Balancing Authority of Northern California (BANC) | 592.3 GWh | Mar 1961 | Jun 2024 | Water |
| CSUCI Site Authority | CSUCI Site Authority | Camarillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 841.0 MWh | Feb 1988 | May 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Springville Hydroelectric | Calleguas Mun Water District | Camarillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 383.3 MWh | Feb 1994 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Glass House Camarillo Cultivation | Glass House Camarillo Cultivation | Camarillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 50.3 GWh | Jul 2012 | Dec 2022 | Natural Gas |
| California State Univ at Channel Islands | SkyHigh 2 Solar | Camarillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.0 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Solar Gen 2 Solar Facility | Southern Power Co | Calipatria, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 393.3 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Citizens Imperial Solar | Citizens Enterprises Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 64.9 GWh | Jul 2019 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Calipatria State Prison | Ecoplexus, Inc | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 18.5 GWh | Nov 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Midway Solar Farm II | Dominion Renewable Energy | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 76.4 GWh | Apr 2017 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Calipatria Solar Farm | Southern Power Co | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 44.3 GWh | Jan 2016 | Oct 2023 | Solar |
| Midway Solar Farm 1 | 83WI 8ME, LLC | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 133.7 GWh | Dec 2017 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Midway Solar Farm III | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 50.9 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Elmore Company | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 390.1 GWh | Oct 1988 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
| Vulcan-BN Geothermal Power Company | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 281.6 GWh | Nov 1985 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
| CE Turbo LLC | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 72.0 GWh | Jun 2000 | Dec 2022 | Geothermal |
| Salton Sea Power LLC - Unit 5 | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 327.3 GWh | Mar 2000 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
| Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 4 | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 348.0 GWh | Apr 1996 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
| Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 2 | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 105.3 GWh | Feb 1990 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
| CE Leathers | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 365.3 GWh | Oct 1989 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
| John L. Featherstone Plant | Hudson Ranch Power I LLC | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 416.8 GWh | Feb 2012 | Jun 2024 | Geothermal |
| Salton Sea Power Gen Co - Unit 3 | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 363.1 GWh | Jan 1989 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
| Del Ranch Company | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 341.8 GWh | Sep 1988 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
| Salton Sea Power Gen Co Unit 1 | CalEnergy Operating Corporation | Calipatria, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 82.8 GWh | Jun 1982 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
| Whitewater Hydro Plant | Desert Water Agency | California, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Mar 1986 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| California Valley Solar Ranch | Clearway Energy Operating LLC | California Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 643.5 GWh | Aug 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| CalCity Solar 1 | CalCity Solar 1, LLC | California City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.7 GWh | Oct 2019 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| California City | MN8 Energy LLC | California City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.6 GWh | Jun 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Wistaria Ranch Solar | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. | Calexico, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 328.2 GWh | Nov 2018 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Drew Solar LLC | Drew Solar LLC | Calexico, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 329.9 GWh | Oct 2022 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Mount Signal Solar Farm V | Imperial Valley Solar 3, LLC | Calexico, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 692.5 GWh | Oct 2018 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Mount Signal Solar Farm II | MN8 Energy LLC | Calexico, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 433.4 GWh | Dec 2019 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Centinela Solar Energy | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Calexico, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 512.5 GWh | Jun 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Drop 5 | Imperial Irrigation District | Calexico, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 10.2 GWh | Feb 1982 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Imperial Solar Energy Center South | CSOLAR IV South LLC | Calexico, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 289.2 GWh | Oct 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Imperial Valley Solar, LLC | Imperial Valley Solar, LLC | Calexico, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 360.5 GWh | Oct 2013 | 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 |
| Las Virgenes | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Calabasas, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 7.0 GWh | Nov 2020 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Foundation NWNA | Foundation CA Fund V Manager, LLC | Cabazon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 24.2 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Foundation RRM | Foundation CA Fund V Manager, LLC | Cabazon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.0 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Cabazon Wind Partners | Shell Wind Energy Inc. | Cabazon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 123.4 GWh | Sep 2002 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Mariposa Energy Project | Diamond Generating Corporation | Byron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 85.0 GWh | Sep 2012 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Buena Vista Energy LLC | Leeward Asset Management, LLC | Byron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 95.9 GWh | Nov 2006 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Byron Highway Solar | RPCA Solar 3, LLC | Byron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.3 GWh | Oct 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| ABEC #2 dba West-Star Dairy | ABEC #2 LLC | Buttonwillow, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.2 GWh | Jan 2018 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas |
| Burney Creek | Snow Mountain Hydro LLC | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.3 GWh | Feb 1990 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Cove Hydroelectric | Snow Mountain Hydro LLC | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.9 GWh | Jan 1990 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Pit 3 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 353.8 GWh | Jun 1925 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Hatchet Ridge Wind Project | Pattern Operators LP | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 290.0 GWh | Nov 2010 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
| Lost Creek I | Snow Mountain Hydro LLC | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.8 GWh | Nov 1989 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Burney Forest Products | Burney Forest Products, A Joint Venture | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 242.3 GWh | Sep 1989 | Dec 2022 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 96.9% Natural Gas : 3.1% |
| Pit 1 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 203.4 GWh | Aug 1922 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Sierra Pacific Burney Facility | Sierra Pacific Industries | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 103.9 GWh | Sep 1986 | Dec 2023 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Hat Creek 2 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.5 GWh | Aug 1921 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Hat Creek 1 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Burney, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 24.1 GWh | Jul 1921 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Magnolia Power Project | City of Burbank Water and Power | Burbank, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.6 TWh | Aug 2005 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Lake One | City of Burbank Water and Power | Burbank, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 11.4 GWh | May 2002 | Oct 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Alticor Inc - Solar Project | MN8 Energy LLC | Buena Park, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Narrows 2 | Yuba County Water Agency | Browns Valley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 280.7 GWh | Nov 1969 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Baker Creek Hydroelectric | Baker Station Associates, LP | Bridgeville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| CSD 2 - Heritage High | CleanCapital Holdings | Brentwood, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Aug 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Brea Expansion Plant | Brea Power II | Brea, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 265.8 GWh | Oct 2012 | Jun 2024 | Landfill Gas |
| Blacksand Generating Facility | Bridge Energy LLC | Brea, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 49.7 GWh | May 2000 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Spreckels Sugar Company | Spreckels Sugar Company | Brawley, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 18.0 GWh | Mar 1948 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| North Brawley Geothermal Plant | Ormat Nevada Inc | Brawley, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 31.3 GWh | Sep 2009 | Dec 2023 | Geothermal |
| Rockwood | Imperial Irrigation District | Brawley, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 4.8 GWh | May 1979 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas : 71.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 28.5% |
| Crown Cooling Facility | Five Crowns Inc | Brawley, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 562.6 MWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Community Solar 1 | Community Solar I | Brawley, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 13.9 GWh | May 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Nacimiento Hydro Project | Monterey Cnty Water Res Agency | Bradley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.7 GWh | Jun 1987 | Nov 2023 | Water |
| Tule Wind LLC | Avangrid Renewables LLC | Boulevard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 400.1 GWh | Nov 2017 | Jun 2024 | Wind |
| Desert Green Solar Farm LLC | Invenergy Services LLC | Boulevard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.1 GWh | Oct 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Solar Borrego I | NRG Solar Borrego I | Borrego Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 67.3 GWh | Jan 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Ocotillo Wells | Conductive Power | Borrego Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 76.0 GWh | Aug 2023 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Titan Solar 1 (CA) | Titan Solar 1, LLC | Borrego Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 153.7 GWh | Nov 2020 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Resurgence Solar | Resurgence Solar | Boron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 209.9 GWh | Jul 2023 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| US Borax | U S Borax Inc | Boron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 310.2 GWh | Jun 1984 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Resurgence Solar II | Resurgence Solar II | Boron, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 110.2 GWh | Jul 2023 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Blythe Solar IV, LLC | Blythe Solar IV, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 316.4 GWh | Oct 2020 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Blythe Solar 110, LLC | Blythe Solar 110, LLC | Blythe, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 287.2 GWh | Feb 2016 | Dec 2022 | 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 |
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 |