Where is Sutter Energy Center?

In Sutter 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 Sutter Energy Center?

636 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Sutter Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Calpine Corp-Sutter 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 Sutter Energy Center LLC?

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

Is Sutter Energy Center still running?

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

Sutter Energy Center

Sutter Energy Center is a 636 MW natural gas power plant in Sutter County, California, operated by Calpine Corp-Sutter. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2001.

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: 636 MW; 528 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2001
EIA plant ID: 55112

Where it is

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County: Sutter County, California
Coordinates: 39.0531, -121.6959
Balancing authority: BANC
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Calpine Corp-Sutter
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

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Sutter Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Sutter Energy Center?: In Sutter 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 Sutter Energy Center?: 636 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Sutter Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Calpine Corp-Sutter 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 Sutter Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Calpine Corp-Sutter 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 "Sutter Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Sutter Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.