Where is North Central Valley?

In San Joaquin 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 North Central Valley?

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

Who owns North Central Valley?

EIA-860M names North Central Valley Energy Storage, 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 North Central Valley LLC?

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

Is North Central Valley still running?

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

North Central Valley

North Central Valley is a 132 MW battery storage project in San Joaquin County, California, operated by North Central Valley Energy Storage, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 2023.

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: 132 MW; 132 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2023
EIA plant ID: 66208

Where it is

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County: San Joaquin County, California
Coordinates: 38.0153, -121.0178
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: North Central Valley Energy Storage, LLC
Primary energy source: Battery
Technologies: Batteries
Status: Operating

Every plant North Central Valley Energy Storage, LLC reports to EIA →

North Central Valley: FAQ

Where is North Central Valley?: In San Joaquin 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 North Central Valley?: 132 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns North Central Valley?: EIA-860M names North Central Valley Energy Storage, 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 North Central Valley LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — North Central Valley Energy Storage, 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 "North Central Valley LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is North Central Valley still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.