Pastoria Energy Facility, LLC

Pastoria Energy Facility, LLC is a 779 MW natural gas power plant in Kern County, California, operated by Calpine Corp - Pastoria Energy Center. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 2005.

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
779 MW
757 MW net summer
Generating units
5
In service
2005
EIA plant ID
55656

Where it is

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County
Kern County, California
Coordinates
34.9556, -118.844
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Calpine Corp - Pastoria Energy Center
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status
Operating

Every plant Calpine Corp - Pastoria Energy Center reports to EIA →

Pastoria Energy Facility, LLC: FAQ

Where is Pastoria Energy Facility, LLC?
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 Pastoria Energy Facility, LLC?
779 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Pastoria Energy Facility, LLC?
EIA-860M names Calpine Corp - Pastoria Energy Center as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is Pastoria Energy Facility, LLC still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.