Coso Energy Developers

Coso Energy Developers is a 90 MW geothermal power plant in Inyo County, California, operated by Coso Operating Co LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 1988 and 1989.

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
90 MW
67.8 MW net summer
Generating units
3
In service
1988–1989
EIA plant ID
10875

Where it is

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County
Inyo County, California
Coordinates
36.0019, -117.7886
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Coso Operating Co LLC
Primary energy source
Geothermal
Technologies
Geothermal
Status
Operating

Every plant Coso Operating Co LLC reports to EIA →

Coso Energy Developers: FAQ

Where is Coso Energy Developers?
In Inyo 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 Coso Energy Developers?
90 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Coso Energy Developers?
EIA-860M names Coso Operating Co 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 Coso Energy Developers LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Coso Operating Co 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 "Coso Energy Developers LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Coso Energy Developers still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.