In Santa Barbara 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 Vallecito?

10 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

EIA-860M names Viridity Energy Solutions, Inc. 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 Vallecito LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Viridity Energy Solutions, Inc. 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 "Vallecito LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Vallecito still running?

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

Vallecito

Vallecito is a 10 MW battery storage project in Santa Barbara County, California, operated by Viridity Energy Solutions, Inc.. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 2021.

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: 10 MW; 10 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2021
EIA plant ID: 62801

Where it is

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County: Santa Barbara County, California
Coordinates: 34.4071, -119.5115
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Viridity Energy Solutions, Inc.
Primary energy source: Battery
Technologies: Batteries
Status: Operating

Every plant Viridity Energy Solutions, Inc. reports to EIA →

Vallecito: FAQ

Where is Vallecito?: In Santa Barbara 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 Vallecito?: 10 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Vallecito?: EIA-860M names Viridity Energy Solutions, Inc. 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 Vallecito LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Viridity Energy Solutions, Inc. 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 "Vallecito LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Vallecito still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.