Directory of Power Plants in California
| Plant Name | Utility | Location | Balancing Authority | Annual Generation | Plant Date | Last Update | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenarm | City of Pasadena - (CA) | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 44.7 GWh | Dec 1975 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| CalTech - Pasadena (PPA) | Bloom Energy 2009 PPA | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.2 GWh | Feb 2016 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| CalTech - Pasadena Wilson Ave | Bloom Energy | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 9.2 GWh | Nov 2019 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| CalTech - Pasadena | Bloom Energy | Pasadena, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.5 GWh | Feb 2016 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| 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 |
| Ameresco Butte County | Ameresco Butte County LLC | Paradise, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 17.2 GWh | Jan 2013 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| KSR053 Cantara Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Panorama City, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.3 GWh | Apr 2018 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Solar Star Palo Alto I, LLC | DG 1 Acquisition Co., LLC | Palo Alto, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.2 GWh | Jul 2019 | 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 |
| Bolthouse S&P and Rowen Farms Solar | MMA WBF Power LP | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 850.8 MWh | Oct 2008 | Mar 2023 | Solar |
| L-8 Solar Project | L-8 Solar Project LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.0 GWh | Apr 2012 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Heliocentric | Heliocentric LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.6 GWh | Feb 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SEPV 1 | CVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Apr 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| One Ten Partners PV | One Ten Partners, LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.6 GWh | Aug 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Little Rock Pham Solar | Terraform Arcadia | Palmdale, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 8.6 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Green Beanworks C PV | AES Distributed Energy | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.5 GWh | Jul 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SEPV 18 | AES Distributed Energy | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.3 GWh | Dec 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Arrache 4006 | CD US Solar MT 2 LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.5 GWh | Jul 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Solar Oasis LLC | Solar Oasis, LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 57.1 GWh | Dec 2015 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Green Beanworks D PV | AES Distributed Energy | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.6 GWh | Jul 2018 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SEPV Palmdale East | AES Distributed Energy | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 25.3 GWh | Jul 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Rutan | CD US Solar MT 2 LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.8 GWh | Dec 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Arrache 8083 | CD US Solar MT 2 LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.3 GWh | Aug 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Arrache 4013 | CD US Solar MT 2 LLC | Palmdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.1 GWh | Jul 2013 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Garnet Solar Generation Station I LLC | Garnet Solar Generation Station I LLC | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.2 GWh | Nov 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Wagner Wind LLC | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 14.4 GWh | Nov 2012 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Coachella Hills Wind | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 233.0 GWh | Feb 2021 | Jun 2024 | Wind |
| North Palm Springs 4A | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.3 GWh | Sep 2012 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| North Palm Springs 1A | Greenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.3 GWh | Mar 2012 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Municipal Cogen Plant | Palm Springs City of | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.6 GWh | Apr 1985 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| East Winds Project | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 5.0 GWh | Nov 1983 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Orange Grove Peaking Facility | Orange Grove Energy LP | Pala, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.4 GWh | May 2010 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Panoche Valley Solar Farm | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. | Paicines, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 330.3 GWh | Dec 2017 | Jun 2024 | Solar |
| McGrath Peaker | Southern California Edison Co | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 13.0 GWh | Oct 2012 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| E F Oxnard Energy Facility | EF Oxnard, LLC | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.2 GWh | May 1990 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant | Oxnard City of | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.4 GWh | Jul 1981 | Jun 2024 | Other Biomass Gas : 86.8% Natural Gas : 13.2% |
| Oxnard | Procter&Gamble Paper Products Co-Oxnard | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 534.1 GWh | Jun 1982 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Ormond Beach | Ormond Beach Power, LLC | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 248.8 GWh | Jul 1971 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| SunEdison Procter & Gamble Oxnard | SunE U6 Holdings LLC | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Sep 2009 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Oxnard Paper Mill | New-Indy, Oxnard LLC | Oxnard, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 213.2 GWh | Feb 1986 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Pine Tree Solar Project | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Owenyo, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 7.4 GWh | Feb 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Edward C Hyatt | California Dept. of Water Resources | Oroville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.1 TWh | Feb 1968 | Jun 2024 | Water |
| 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 |
| Kelly Ridge | South Feather Water and Power Agency | Oroville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 68.9 GWh | Aug 1963 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Thermalito | California Dept. of Water Resources | Oroville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 341.3 GWh | Jan 1968 | Jun 2024 | Water |
| Thermalito Diverson Dam | California Dept. of Water Resources | Oroville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 17.9 GWh | Jun 1987 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Oroville Cogeneration LP | Oroville Cogeneration LP | Oroville, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 256.4 MWh | Dec 1989 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Oro Loma | Consolidated Edison Development Inc. | Oro Loma, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 27.5 GWh | Dec 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Alamo Solar | Onward Energy | Oro Grande, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 45.9 GWh | Apr 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Adapture CA2, LLC | Adapture Renewables, Inc. | Orland, CA | PacifiCorp West (PACW) | 3.7 GWh | Feb 2016 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Black Butte | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | Orland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 20.6 GWh | Aug 1988 | Dec 2023 | Water |
| Solar Photovoltaic Project #06 | Southern California Edison Co | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 751.3 MWh | Jul 2011 | Mar 2023 | Solar |
| Mira Loma Peaker | Southern California Edison Co | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 12.6 GWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Kaiser Ontario | Bloom Energy 2009 PPA | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 3.2 GWh | Sep 2012 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Solar Photovoltaic Project #09 | Southern California Edison Co | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 642.5 MWh | Jul 2011 | Mar 2023 | Solar |
| Solar Photovoltaic Project #08 | Southern California Edison Co | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 819.5 MWh | Jul 2011 | Mar 2023 | Solar |
| New-Indy Ontario Mill | New-Indy Ontario LLC | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 265.4 GWh | May 1985 | Jun 2024 | Natural Gas |
| Solar Photovoltaic Project #33 | Southern California Edison Co | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.1 GWh | Dec 2014 | Apr 2023 | Solar |
| Solar Photovoltaic Project #32 | Southern California Edison Co | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Jan 2015 | Apr 2023 | Solar |
| Oltmans SCE at Jurupa | California PV Energy LLC | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.8 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Terra Francesco | Altus Power America Management, LLC | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.7 GWh | Feb 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| PVN Milliken, LLC | PVN Milliken, LLC | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.9 GWh | May 2017 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| SunE- E Philadelphia Ontario | SunEdison LLC | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.2 GWh | Feb 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Oltmans SCE at Champagne | California PV Energy LLC | Ontario, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.3 GWh | Nov 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Owens Valley Solar Project 11 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Olancha, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 2.7 GWh | Nov 2016 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Munro Valley Solar | Ecos Energy LLC | Olancha, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.9 GWh | Sep 2016 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Ocotillo Express LLC | Pattern Operators LP | Ocotillo, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 644.8 GWh | Nov 2012 | Jun 2024 | Wind |
| Seville 2 | Duke Energy Renewables Services | Ocotillo Wells, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 86.6 GWh | Nov 2015 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Seville 1 | Duke Energy Renewables Services | Ocotillo Wells, CA | Imperial Irrigation District (IID) | 53.8 GWh | Nov 2015 | Nov 2023 | Solar |
| GEN005 Antibody Fuel Cell | 2016 ESA Project Company, LLC | Oceanside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 18.0 GWh | Mar 2019 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Genentech-Oceanside Hybrid | Tesla Inc. | Oceanside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.4 GWh | Mar 2016 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Gilead Oceanside Solar Project | Gilead Sciences Inc. | Oceanside, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Nov 2021 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| California PV Energy at ISD WWTP | California PV Energy LLC | Oakley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | Jul 2014 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Oakley Solar Project | Oakley Solar Project LLC | Oakley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 2.0 GWh | May 2013 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| CSD 2- Freedom High | CleanCapital Holdings | Oakley, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.5 GWh | Jul 2013 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| Dynegy Oakland Power Plant | Dynegy Oakland, LLC | Oakland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 8.5 GWh | Oct 1978 | Jun 2024 | Jet Fuel |
| 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 |
| WWTP Power Generation Station | East Bay Municipal Util Dist | Oakland, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 27.7 GWh | Jul 1985 | Jun 2024 | Other Biomass Gas : 99.1% Distillate Fuel Oil : 0.9% |
| 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 |
| Woodward Power Plant | Turlock Irrigation District | Oakdale, CA | Turlock Irrigation District (TIDC) | 37.0 MWh | Mar 1982 | Dec 2022 | Water |
| Frankenheimer Power Plant | Turlock Irrigation District | Oakdale, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.6 GWh | Feb 1983 | Dec 2022 | Water |
| Waste Mangement Redwood LFGTE | WM Renewable Energy LLC | Novato, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.7 GWh | Apr 2017 | Dec 2023 | Landfill Gas |
| Silveira Ranch Road Solar | Silveira Ranch Road Solar | Novato, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 6.0 GWh | Feb 2021 | Mar 2023 | Solar |
| Cottonwood Solar, LLC Cottonwood Carport | Onward Energy | Novato, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.5 GWh | Apr 2016 | Nov 2023 | Solar |
| Center Hybrid | Southern California Edison Co | Norwalk, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 4.7 GWh | Aug 2007 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| CSU Northridge Plant | California State University, Northridge | Northridge, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 862.7 MWh | Nov 2001 | Dec 2023 | Solar |
| 8500 Balboa PV, LLC | 8500 Balboa PV, LLC | Northridge, CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LDWP) | 5.2 GWh | Jan 2022 | Dec 2022 | Solar |
| Mountain View I & II | AES Distributed Energy | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 319.8 GWh | May 2001 | Jun 2024 | Wind |
| Garnet Wind Energy Center | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 15.5 GWh | May 2009 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Green Power I | FPL Energy Green Power | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 605.4 MWh | Jun 1975 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
| Mountain View IV | AES Distributed Energy | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 182.7 GWh | Jan 2012 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Salka Cabazon Wind | Salka Cabazon Wind LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 7.6 GWh | Dec 1998 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Dillon Wind LLC | Avangrid Renewables LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 158.1 GWh | Mar 2008 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| San Gorgonio Westwinds II LLC | Terra-Gen Operating Co-Wind | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 118.3 GWh | May 1999 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Whitewater Hill Wind Partners | Shell Wind Energy Inc. | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 179.3 GWh | Sep 2002 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| Mountain View III | Avangrid Renewables LLC | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 71.6 GWh | Nov 2003 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| San Gorgonio Windplant WPP1993 | FPL Energy Operating Services, Inc. | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 170.5 GWh | Nov 2011 | Dec 2022 | Wind |
| Indigo Energy Facility | Diamond Generating Corporation | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 26.5 GWh | Jun 2001 | Dec 2023 | Natural Gas |
| Karen Avenue Wind Farm | San Gorgonio Farms Inc | North Palm Springs, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 30.6 GWh | Dec 1984 | Dec 2023 | Wind |
| San Joaquin 2 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | North Fork, CA | California Independent System Operator (CISO) | 1.6 GWh | Aug 1917 | Feb 2023 | Water |
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 |