Riverside Energy Resource Center

Riverside Energy Resource Center is a 196 MW natural gas power plant in Riverside County, California, operated by City of Riverside - (CA). EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service between 2006 and 2011.

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
196 MW
196 MW net summer
Generating units
4
In service
2006–2011
EIA plant ID
56143

Where it is

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County
Riverside County, California
Coordinates
33.9636, -117.4528
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
City of Riverside - (CA)
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status
Operating

Every plant City of Riverside - (CA) reports to EIA →

Riverside Energy Resource Center: FAQ

Where is Riverside Energy Resource Center?
In Riverside 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 Riverside Energy Resource Center?
196 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Riverside Energy Resource Center?
EIA-860M names City of Riverside - (CA) 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 Riverside Energy Resource Center LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Riverside - (CA) 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 "Riverside Energy Resource Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Riverside Energy Resource Center still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.