Santa Rita Jail Fuel Cell

Santa Rita Jail Fuel Cell is a 1 MW natural gas power plant in Alameda County, California, operated by SRJFC, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit 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
1.4 MW
1.4 MW net summer
Generating units
1
In service
2016
EIA plant ID
60385

Where it is

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County
Alameda County, California
Coordinates
37.7192, -121.8869
Balancing authority
CISO
Sector
IPP CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record
SRJFC, LLC
Primary energy source
Natural gas
Technologies
Other Natural Gas
Status
Operating

Every plant SRJFC, LLC reports to EIA →

Santa Rita Jail Fuel Cell: FAQ

Where is Santa Rita Jail Fuel Cell?
In Alameda 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 Santa Rita Jail Fuel Cell?
1 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Santa Rita Jail Fuel Cell?
EIA-860M names SRJFC, 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 Santa Rita Jail Fuel Cell LLC?
Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — SRJFC, 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 "Santa Rita Jail Fuel Cell LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Santa Rita Jail Fuel Cell still running?
EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.