Where is Kern River Cogeneration?

In Kern 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 Kern River Cogeneration?

300 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Kern River Cogeneration?

EIA-860M names Kern River 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 Kern River Cogeneration LLC?

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

Is Kern River Cogeneration still running?

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

Kern River Cogeneration

Kern River Cogeneration is a 300 MW natural gas power plant in Kern County, California, operated by Kern River Cogeneration Co. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 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: 300 MW; 288 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 1985
EIA plant ID: 10496

Where it is

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County: Kern County, California
Coordinates: 35.4515, -118.9849
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Kern River Cogeneration Co
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

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Kern River Cogeneration: FAQ

Where is Kern River Cogeneration?: In Kern 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 Kern River Cogeneration?: 300 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Kern River Cogeneration?: EIA-860M names Kern River 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 Kern River Cogeneration LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Kern River 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 "Kern River Cogeneration LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Kern River Cogeneration still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.