Where is Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad Energy Center?

659 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Carlsbad Energy Center?

EIA-860M names NRG California Peaker Operations 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 Carlsbad Energy Center LLC?

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

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

Carlsbad Energy Center

Carlsbad Energy Center is a 659 MW natural gas power plant in San Diego County, California, operated by NRG California Peaker Operations LLC. EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 2018.

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: 659 MW; 527.5 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 2018
EIA plant ID: 59002

Where it is

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County: San Diego County, California
Coordinates: 33.1405, -117.3339
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: NRG California Peaker Operations LLC
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant NRG California Peaker Operations LLC reports to EIA →

Carlsbad Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad Energy Center?: 659 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Carlsbad Energy Center?: EIA-860M names NRG California Peaker Operations 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 Carlsbad Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — NRG California Peaker Operations 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 "Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.