Where is Riverview Energy Center?

In Contra Costa 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 Riverview Energy Center?

47 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Riverview Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Gilroy Energy Center for Riverview 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 Riverview Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Gilroy Energy Center for Riverview 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 "Riverview 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 Riverview Energy Center still running?

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

Riverview Energy Center

Riverview Energy Center is a 47 MW natural gas power plant in Contra Costa County, California, operated by Gilroy Energy Center for Riverview. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 2003.

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: 47 MW; 47 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2003
EIA plant ID: 55963

Where it is

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County: Contra Costa County, California
Coordinates: 38.0144, -121.7907
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Gilroy Energy Center for Riverview
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Gilroy Energy Center for Riverview reports to EIA →

Riverview Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Riverview Energy Center?: In Contra Costa 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 Riverview Energy Center?: 47 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Riverview Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Gilroy Energy Center for Riverview 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 Riverview Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Gilroy Energy Center for Riverview 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 "Riverview 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 Riverview Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.