Where is Blacksand Generating Facility?

In Orange 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 Blacksand Generating Facility?

10 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Blacksand Generating Facility?

EIA-860M names Bridge Energy LLC 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 Blacksand Generating Facility LLC?

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

Is Blacksand Generating Facility still running?

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

Blacksand Generating Facility

Blacksand Generating Facility is a 10 MW natural gas power plant in Orange County, California, operated by Bridge Energy LLC. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 2000 and 2025.

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: 9.6 MW; 7.4 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 2000–2025
EIA plant ID: 56090

Where it is

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County: Orange County, California
Coordinates: 33.9328, -117.855
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Industrial Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Bridge Energy LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Bridge Energy LLC reports to EIA →

Blacksand Generating Facility: FAQ

Where is Blacksand Generating Facility?: In Orange 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 Blacksand Generating Facility?: 10 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Blacksand Generating Facility?: EIA-860M names Bridge Energy LLC 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 Blacksand Generating Facility LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Bridge Energy LLC 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 "Blacksand Generating Facility LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Blacksand Generating Facility still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.