Where is BCE Los Alamitos 1?

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 BCE Los Alamitos 1?

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

Who owns BCE Los Alamitos 1?

EIA-860M names Bright Canyon Energy 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 BCE Los Alamitos 1 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Bright Canyon Energy 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 "BCE Los Alamitos 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is BCE Los Alamitos 1 still running?

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

BCE Los Alamitos 1

BCE Los Alamitos 1 is a 20 MW battery storage project in Orange County, California, operated by Bright Canyon Energy. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units 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: 20 MW; 20 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2023
EIA plant ID: 66533

Where it is

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County: Orange County, California
Coordinates: 33.7899, -118.0639
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Bright Canyon Energy
Primary energy source: Battery
Technologies: Batteries, Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Battery 10 MW, Solar 10 MW. It is filed here under Battery, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant Bright Canyon Energy reports to EIA →

BCE Los Alamitos 1: FAQ

Where is BCE Los Alamitos 1?: 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 BCE Los Alamitos 1?: 20 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns BCE Los Alamitos 1?: EIA-860M names Bright Canyon Energy 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 BCE Los Alamitos 1 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Bright Canyon Energy 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 "BCE Los Alamitos 1 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is BCE Los Alamitos 1 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.