Where is Carson Cogeneration?

In Los Angeles 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 Carson Cogeneration?

56 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Carson Cogeneration?

EIA-860M names Carson Cogeneration Co 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 Carson Cogeneration LLC?

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

Is Carson Cogeneration still running?

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

Carson Cogeneration

Carson Cogeneration is a 56 MW natural gas power plant in Los Angeles County, California, operated by Carson Cogeneration Co. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 1989 and 1990.

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: 55.8 MW; 49.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 1989–1990
EIA plant ID: 10169

Where it is

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County: Los Angeles County, California
Coordinates: 33.8759, -118.2491
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Carson Cogeneration Co
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

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Carson Cogeneration: FAQ

Where is Carson Cogeneration?: In Los Angeles 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 Carson Cogeneration?: 56 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Carson Cogeneration?: EIA-860M names Carson Cogeneration Co 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 Carson Cogeneration LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Carson Cogeneration Co 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 "Carson Cogeneration LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Carson Cogeneration still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.