Where is Tierra Buena Energy Storage?

In Sutter 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 Tierra Buena Energy Storage?

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

Who owns Tierra Buena Energy Storage?

EIA-860M names VESI 10 LLC 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 Tierra Buena Energy Storage LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — VESI 10 LLC 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 "Tierra Buena 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 Tierra Buena Energy Storage still running?

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

Tierra Buena Energy Storage

Tierra Buena Energy Storage is a 5 MW battery storage project in Sutter County, California, operated by VESI 10 LLC. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 2022.

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: 5 MW; 5 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2022
EIA plant ID: 64743

Where it is

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County: Sutter County, California
Coordinates: 39.1713, -121.6621
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: VESI 10 LLC
Primary energy source: Battery
Technologies: Batteries
Status: Operating

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Tierra Buena Energy Storage: FAQ

Where is Tierra Buena Energy Storage?: In Sutter 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 Tierra Buena Energy Storage?: 5 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Tierra Buena Energy Storage?: EIA-860M names VESI 10 LLC 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 Tierra Buena Energy Storage LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — VESI 10 LLC 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 "Tierra Buena 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 Tierra Buena Energy Storage still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.