Warm Springs Hydro Project

Warm Springs Hydro Project is a 3 MW hydroelectric power plant in Sonoma County, California, operated by Sonoma County Water Agency - (CA). EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 1988.

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
2.7 MW
1.2 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
1988
EIA plant ID
54261

Where it is

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County
Sonoma County, California
Coordinates
38.7221, -123.0112
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Sonoma County Water Agency - (CA)
Primary energy source
Hydro
Technologies
Conventional Hydroelectric
Status
Operating

Every plant Sonoma County Water Agency - (CA) reports to EIA →

Warm Springs Hydro Project: FAQ

Where is Warm Springs Hydro Project?
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 Warm Springs Hydro Project?
3 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Warm Springs Hydro Project?
EIA-860M names Sonoma County Water Agency - (CA) 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 Warm Springs Hydro Project LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Sonoma County Water Agency - (CA) 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 "Warm Springs Hydro Project LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Warm Springs Hydro Project still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.