Where is Panoche Energy Center?

In Fresno 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 Panoche Energy Center?

432 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Panoche Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Panoche Energy Center, 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 Panoche Energy Center LLC?

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

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

Panoche Energy Center

Panoche Energy Center is a 432 MW natural gas power plant in Fresno County, California, operated by Panoche Energy Center, LLC. EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 2009.

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: 432 MW; 388 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 2009
EIA plant ID: 56803

Where it is

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County: Fresno County, California
Coordinates: 36.6514, -120.5833
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

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

Every plant Panoche Energy Center, LLC reports to EIA →

Panoche Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Panoche Energy Center?: In Fresno 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 Panoche Energy Center?: 432 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Panoche Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Panoche Energy Center, 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 Panoche Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Panoche Energy Center, 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 "Panoche 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 Panoche Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.