Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Haypress | EIF Haypress LLC | Sierra City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 23.3 GWh | Nov 1988 | Aug 2023 | Water |
| Bear Creek | Central Rivers Power US, LLC | Shingletown, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.7 GWh | Dec 1989 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Deer Creek 2 | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Shingle Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| ATT Ventura Blvd | Bloom Energy | Sherman Oaks, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 8.1 GWh | Oct 2019 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| J S Eastwood | Southern California Edison Co | Shaver Lake, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 423.0 MWh | Nov 1987 | Jun 2024 | Water |
| CA Flats Solar 130, LLC | California Flats Solar 130, LLC | Shandon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 273.4 GWh | Oct 2017 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| CA Flats Solar 150, LLC | Arevon Energy, Inc. | Shandon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 360.2 GWh | Jan 2019 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| Broadway 4 - Target Shafter | MN8 Energy LLC | Shafter, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Imperial Solar Energy Center West | CSOLAR IV West LLC | Seeley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 406.0 GWh | Mar 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Humboldt Sawmill Company | Mendocino Forest Products | Scotia, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 129.3 GWh | Dec 1937 | Jun 2024 | Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.5% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.5% |
| San Francisquito 2 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Saugus, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 69.8 GWh | Jun 1920 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| San Francisquito 1 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Saugus, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 223.5 GWh | Mar 1917 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Sycamore Energy LLC | Sycamore Energy LLC | Santee, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 25.0 GWh | Mar 2004 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Laguna Water Reclamation Facility | City of Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.4 GWh | Feb 2013 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas : 85.0% Natural Gas : 15.0% |
| Keysight - Santa Rosa | Bloom Energy | Santa Rosa, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 37.7 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Topaz Solar Farm | Topaz Solar Farms LLC | Santa Margarita, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.2 TWh | Mar 2013 | Jun 2024 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Building F | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Oct 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Building G | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.2 GWh | Aug 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Santa Fe Springs Rooftop Solar BLDG M | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.5 GWh | Feb 2015 | Nov 2023 | Solar |
| Santa Fe Springs Rooftop Solar BLDG H | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.3 GWh | Feb 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Freeway Springs | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Sep 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Buidling L | Golden Springs Development Company LLC | Santa Fe Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 958.3 MWh | Oct 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| UC Santa Cruz Solar | Forefront Power, LLC | Santa Cruz, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.6 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2022 | 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% |
| Santa Cruz Energy | Santa Cruz Energy LLC | Santa Cruz, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.8 GWh | Oct 2009 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Berry Placerita Cogen | Shadow Wolf Energy | Santa Clarita, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 28.0 GWh | Feb 1990 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Gianera | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 10.6 GWh | May 1986 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Santa Clara Cogen | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.1 GWh | May 1982 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 961.8 GWh | Feb 2005 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.9 GWh | Nov 2018 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Intel Santa Clara | Bloom Energy | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.0 GWh | Dec 2014 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| AGT000 Stevens Creek Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.8 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| EQX011 Duane Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 23.4 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Castaic Lake Phase II | MN8 Energy LLC | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Mission College Blvd. Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 41.7 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2 | Xeres Ventures LLC | Santa Clara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 215.0 MWh | Aug 2011 | Jun 2024 | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Broadway 3 - UCSB Lot 38 | MN8 Energy LLC | Santa Barbara, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.4 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Kings River Syphon | Orange Cove Irrigation District | Sanger, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 GWh | Aug 1990 | Dec 2022 | Water |
| Algonquin Power Sanger LLC | Algonquin Power Sanger LLC | Sanger, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.9 GWh | Nov 2007 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Bishop Ranch - BR 1-Y | Distributed Solar Development, LLC | San Ramon, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Feb 2022 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Westmont 300B | Westmont Solar, LLC | San Pedro, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 5.9 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| 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 |
| Westmont 401 | Westmont Solar, LLC | San Pedro, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 5.0 GWh | Oct 2017 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Westmont 301 | Westmont Solar, LLC | San Pedro, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 3.3 GWh | Oct 2017 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Westmont 300A | Westmont Solar, LLC | San Pedro, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 5.9 GWh | Feb 2017 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Port of LA Solar FiT Project | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | San Pedro, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 1.9 GWh | Sep 2015 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Franklin Templeton San Mateo | Bloom Energy | San Mateo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.1 GWh | Oct 2011 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Vallecitos Water District | SSA Solar of CA 5, LLC | San Marcos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Aug 2021 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SDCWA - Twin Oaks | CleanCapital Holdings | San Marcos, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Apr 2011 | Dec 2022 | 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 |
| Stenner Creek Solar | Stenner Creek Solar LLC | San Luis Obispo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 11.0 GWh | Apr 2018 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| CA-DGS-California Men's Colony | Forefront Power, LLC | San Luis Obispo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.7 GWh | Apr 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| KSR028 Merced Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | San Leandro, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.7 GWh | Mar 2018 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Preferred Freezer San Leandro | EnterSolar | San Leandro, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Jun 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Equinix San Jose | Bloom Energy | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.3 GWh | Oct 2015 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Extreme Via Del Oro | Bloom Energy | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.3 GWh | Feb 2019 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Guadalupe Solar Farm | County of Santa Clara (CA) | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.4 GWh | Aug 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Equinix Great Oaks Blvd. Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 31.4 GWh | Nov 2017 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Zero Waste Energy Development Co LLC | Zero Waste Energy Development Company LLC | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.5 GWh | Jan 2015 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas |
| Malech Solar Farm | County of Santa Clara (CA) | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.5 GWh | Sep 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Maxim | Bloom Energy | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.3 GWh | Jul 2014 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Extreme San Ignacio | Bloom Energy | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.7 GWh | Apr 2019 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| CSU San Jose State University | SkyHigh 2 Solar | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.2 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Xilinx San Jose | Bloom Energy | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.2 GWh | Jan 2012 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Hellyer Solar Farm | County of Santa Clara (CA) | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.8 GWh | Jul 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Equinix Lundy Ave. Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 30.6 GWh | Aug 2017 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Kellogg's - San Jose | Bloom Energy | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.5 GWh | Aug 2013 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Beckton Dickenson - San Jose | Bloom Energy | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.5 GWh | Jun 2016 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| EQX010 Great Oaks Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.3 GWh | Aug 2019 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| EQX015 Great Oaks Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 31.9 GWh | Dec 2017 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| SCC - San Jose | Bloom Energy | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.8 GWh | Feb 2014 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Micro Santa Clara | Bloom Energy | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.1 GWh | Jun 2018 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| AT&T Holger | Bloom Energy | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.0 GWh | May 2016 | Dec 2023 | 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 |
| Los Esteros Critical Energy Center | Los Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLC | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 236.4 GWh | Jan 2003 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| SJ/SC WPCP | San Jose/Santa Clara Water P C | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 81.1 GWh | Jan 1953 | Jun 2024 | Other Biomass Gas : 50.5% Natural Gas : 49.3% |
| Agnews Power Plant | OLS Energy-Agnews Inc. | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 38.3 GWh | Oct 1990 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| San Jose Cogeneration | San Jose State University Fclts Dev &Ops | San Jose, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 36.2 GWh | Nov 1984 | Jun 2024 | 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 |
| Teichert Materials-Teichert Vernalis | Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLC | San Joaquin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Sep 2010 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Fresno Solar | Wellhead Services, Inc | San Joaquin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.1 GWh | Sep 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Crystal Farms Local Solar | Crystal Farms Local Solar, LLC | San Joaquin, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 932.0 MWh | Oct 2023 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| EMWD - San Jacinto RES BCT | SkyHigh 2 Solar | San Jacinto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.7 GWh | Apr 2022 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| EMWD - San Jacinto RWRF NEM | SkyHigh 2 Solar | San Jacinto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Jun 2021 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Soboba Community Solar Project | Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians | San Jacinto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.5 GWh | Jul 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| 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 |
| Transamerica Pyramid | Transamerica Pyramid Properties LLC | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 667.1 MWh | Jun 2007 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| One Market Plaza | Paramount Group Inc | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.4 GWh | Nov 2003 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Sunset Reservoir North Basin | Duke Energy Renewables Services | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.3 GWh | Aug 2010 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SF Southeast Cogen Plant | City & County of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 283.8 MWh | May 2002 | Dec 2023 | Other Biomass Gas |
| 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 |
| San Dimas | Metropolitan Water District of S CA | San Dimas, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.0 GWh | May 1981 | Dec 2022 | Water |
| 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 |
| CalPeak Power Border Peaker Plant | CalPeak Power, LLC | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.3 GWh | Oct 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| San Diego State University | San Diego State University | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 61.2 GWh | Aug 2002 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas : 97.5% Solar : 2.5% |
| North City - Landfill Gas Engines South | City of San Diego | San Diego, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Feb 1999 | Dec 2022 | Landfill Gas : 89.5% Natural Gas : 10.5% |
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 |