Where is Brea Expansion Plant?

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 Brea Expansion Plant?

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

Who owns Brea Expansion Plant?

EIA-860M names Brea Power II 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 Brea Expansion Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Brea Power II 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 "Brea Expansion Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Brea Expansion Plant still running?

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

Brea Expansion Plant

Brea Expansion Plant is a 36 MW biomass power plant in Orange County, California, operated by Brea Power II. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 2012.

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: 35.7 MW; 37.2 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 2012
EIA plant ID: 58007

Where it is

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County: Orange County, California
Coordinates: 33.932, -117.8402
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Brea Power II
Primary energy source: Biomass
Technologies: Landfill Gas
Status: Operating

Every plant Brea Power II reports to EIA →

Brea Expansion Plant: FAQ

Where is Brea Expansion Plant?: 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 Brea Expansion Plant?: 36 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Brea Expansion Plant?: EIA-860M names Brea Power II 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 Brea Expansion Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Brea Power II 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 "Brea Expansion Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Brea Expansion Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.