Where is Clearwater Power Plant?

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 Clearwater Power Plant?

49 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Clearwater Power Plant?

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 Clearwater Power Plant 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 "Clearwater Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Clearwater Power Plant still running?

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

Clearwater Power Plant

Clearwater Power Plant is a 49 MW natural gas power plant in Riverside County, California, operated by City of Riverside - (CA). EIA-860M lists 2 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: 49 MW; 28 MW net summer
Generating units: 2
In service: 2005
EIA plant ID: 56356

Where it is

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County: Riverside County, California
Coordinates: 33.8912, -117.6085
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 Combined Cycle
Status: Operating

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

Clearwater Power Plant: FAQ

Where is Clearwater Power Plant?: 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 Clearwater Power Plant?: 49 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Clearwater Power Plant?: 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 Clearwater Power Plant 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 "Clearwater Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Clearwater Power Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.