Where is DGS Central Utility Plant?

In Sacramento 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 DGS Central Utility Plant?

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

Who owns DGS Central Utility Plant?

EIA-860M names State of CA DGS BPM 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 DGS Central Utility Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — State of CA DGS BPM 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 "DGS Central Utility Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is DGS Central Utility Plant still running?

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

DGS Central Utility Plant

DGS Central Utility Plant is a 4 MW natural gas power plant in Sacramento County, California, operated by State of CA DGS BPM. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. 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: 3.9 MW; 3.9 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 2010
EIA plant ID: 58593

Where it is

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County: Sacramento County, California
Coordinates: 38.5739, -121.5014
Balancing authority: BANC
Sector: Commercial CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: State of CA DGS BPM
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Steam Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Status: Standby/Backup

This site runs on more than one energy source. EIA-860M capacity splits: Natural gas 3 MW, Petroleum 1 MW. It is filed here under Natural gas, the source with the most capacity.

Every plant State of CA DGS BPM reports to EIA →

DGS Central Utility Plant: FAQ

Where is DGS Central Utility Plant?: In Sacramento 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 DGS Central Utility Plant?: 4 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns DGS Central Utility Plant?: EIA-860M names State of CA DGS BPM 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 DGS Central Utility Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — State of CA DGS BPM 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 "DGS Central Utility Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is DGS Central Utility Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Standby/Backup" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.