Where is Ortega Highway Energy Storage?

In Orange County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Ortega Highway Energy Storage?

2 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Ortega Highway Energy Storage?

EIA-860M names SDGE Batteries as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Ortega Highway Energy Storage LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — SDGE Batteries here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Ortega Highway Energy Storage LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Ortega Highway Energy Storage still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Ortega Highway Energy Storage

Ortega Highway Energy Storage is a 2 MW battery storage project in Orange County, California, operated by SDGE Batteries. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 2015.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 2 MW; 2 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2015
EIA plant ID: 60567

Where it is

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County: Orange County, California
Coordinates: 33.5621, -117.5438
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: SDGE Batteries
Primary energy source: Battery
Technologies: Batteries
Status: Operating (1) · Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

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Ortega Highway Energy Storage: FAQ

Where is Ortega Highway Energy Storage?: In Orange County, California (CA). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Ortega Highway Energy Storage?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Ortega Highway Energy Storage?: EIA-860M names SDGE Batteries as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Ortega Highway Energy Storage LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — SDGE Batteries here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Ortega Highway Energy Storage LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Ortega Highway Energy Storage still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.