Where is Geysers Unit 5-20?

In Sonoma 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 Geysers Unit 5-20?

1 GW of nameplate capacity across 12 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Geysers Unit 5-20?

EIA-860M names Geysers Power 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 Geysers Unit 5-20 LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Geysers Power 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 "Geysers Unit 5-20 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Geysers Unit 5-20 still running?

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

Geysers Unit 5-20

Geysers Unit 5-20 is a 1 GW geothermal power plant in Sonoma County, California, operated by Geysers Power Co LLC. EIA-860M lists 12 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 1971 and 1985.

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: 1,236 MW; 644 MW net summer
Generating units: 12
In service: 1971–1985
EIA plant ID: 286

Where it is

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County: Sonoma County, California
Coordinates: 38.777, -122.745
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Geysers Power Co LLC
Primary energy source: Geothermal
Technologies: Geothermal
Status: Operating

Every plant Geysers Power Co LLC reports to EIA →

Geysers Unit 5-20: FAQ

Where is Geysers Unit 5-20?: In Sonoma 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 Geysers Unit 5-20?: 1 GW of nameplate capacity across 12 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Geysers Unit 5-20?: EIA-860M names Geysers Power 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 Geysers Unit 5-20 LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Geysers Power 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 "Geysers Unit 5-20 LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Geysers Unit 5-20 still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.