High Sierra Cogeneration Plant

High Sierra Cogeneration Plant is a 6 MW natural gas power plant in Lassen County, California, operated by Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Coop. EIA-860M lists 2 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 2010.

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
6.2 MW
5.6 MW net summer
Generating units
2
In service
2010
EIA plant ID
57977

Where it is

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County
Lassen County, California
Coordinates
40.4128, -120.4774
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Coop
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Natural Gas Internal Combustion Engine
Status
Operating

Every plant Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Coop reports to EIA →

High Sierra Cogeneration Plant: FAQ

Where is High Sierra Cogeneration Plant?
In Lassen 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 High Sierra Cogeneration Plant?
6 MW of nameplate capacity across 2 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns High Sierra Cogeneration Plant?
EIA-860M names Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Coop 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 High Sierra Cogeneration Plant LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Plumas Sierra Rural Electric Coop 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 "High Sierra Cogeneration Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is High Sierra Cogeneration Plant still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.