Covanta Delano Energy
Covanta Delano Energy is a 57 MW biomass power plant in Kern County, California, operated by Clean Energy Systems Delano. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 1990 and 1993.
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
- 57 MW
- 49 MW net summer
- Generating units
- 2
- In service
- 1990–1993
- EIA plant ID
- 10840
Where it is
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- County
- Kern County, California
- Coordinates
- 35.7144, -119.2337
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- Commercial Non-CHP
Units, technology and status
- Operator of record
- Clean Energy Systems Delano
- Primary energy source
- Biomass
- Technologies
- Wood/Wood Waste Biomass
- Status
- Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year
Covanta Delano Energy: FAQ
- Where is Covanta Delano Energy?
- In Kern 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 Covanta Delano Energy?
- 57 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
- Who owns Covanta Delano Energy?
- EIA-860M names Clean Energy Systems Delano 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 Covanta Delano Energy LLC?
- Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Clean Energy Systems Delano 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 "Covanta Delano Energy LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
- Is Covanta Delano Energy still running?
- EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.