Where is Walnut Energy Center?

In Stanislaus 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 Walnut Energy Center?

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

Who owns Walnut Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Turlock Irrigation District 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 Walnut Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Turlock Irrigation District 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 "Walnut 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 Walnut Energy Center still running?

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

Walnut Energy Center

Walnut Energy Center is a 301 MW natural gas power plant in Stanislaus County, California, operated by Turlock Irrigation District. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service in 2006.

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: 300.6 MW; 269 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2006
EIA plant ID: 56078

Where it is

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County: Stanislaus County, California
Coordinates: 37.4878, -120.8956
Balancing authority: TIDC
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Turlock Irrigation District
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

Every plant Turlock Irrigation District reports to EIA →

Walnut Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Walnut Energy Center?: In Stanislaus 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 Walnut Energy Center?: 301 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Walnut Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Turlock Irrigation District 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 Walnut Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Turlock Irrigation District 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 "Walnut 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 Walnut Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.