Where is Pio Pico Energy Center?

In San Diego 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 Pio Pico Energy Center?

395 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Pio Pico Energy Center?

EIA-860M names Pio Pico 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 Pio Pico Energy Center LLC?

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

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

Pio Pico Energy Center

Pio Pico Energy Center is a 395 MW natural gas power plant in San Diego County, California, operated by Pio Pico Energy Center LLC. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 2016.

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: 395.4 MW; 318 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2016
EIA plant ID: 57555

Where it is

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County: San Diego County, California
Coordinates: 32.5739, -116.9178
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

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

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Pio Pico Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Pio Pico Energy Center?: In San Diego 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 Pio Pico Energy Center?: 395 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Pio Pico Energy Center?: EIA-860M names Pio Pico 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 Pio Pico Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Pio Pico 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 "Pio Pico 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 Pio Pico Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.