Where is Canyon Power Plant?

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 Canyon Power Plant?

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

Who owns Canyon Power Plant?

EIA-860M names City of Anaheim - (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 Canyon Power Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Anaheim - (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 "Canyon 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 Canyon Power Plant still running?

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

Canyon Power Plant

Canyon Power Plant is a 200 MW natural gas power plant in Orange County, California, operated by City of Anaheim - (CA). EIA-860M lists 4 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 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: 200 MW; 194.8 MW net summer
Generating units: 4
In service: 2011
EIA plant ID: 57027

Where it is

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County: Orange County, California
Coordinates: 33.8581, -117.8617
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Anaheim - (CA)
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating (3) · Out of service but expected to return to service in next calendar year (1)

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

Canyon Power Plant: FAQ

Where is Canyon Power Plant?: 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 Canyon Power Plant?: 200 MW of nameplate capacity across 4 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Canyon Power Plant?: EIA-860M names City of Anaheim - (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 Canyon Power Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Anaheim - (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 "Canyon 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 Canyon Power Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.