Where is Carson Power 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 Carson Power Plant?

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

Who owns Carson Power Plant?

EIA-860M names Sacramento Municipal Util Dist 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 Carson Power Plant LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Sacramento Municipal Util Dist 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 "Carson Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Carson Power Plant still running?

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

Carson Power Plant

Carson Power Plant is a 126 MW natural gas power plant in Sacramento County, California, operated by Sacramento Municipal Util Dist. EIA-860M lists 3 generating units here. Its units entered service in 1995.

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: 125.5 MW; 109 MW net summer
Generating units: 3
In service: 1995
EIA plant ID: 7527

Where it is

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County: Sacramento County, California
Coordinates: 38.4457, -121.4624
Balancing authority: BANC
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Sacramento Municipal Util Dist
Primary energy source: Natural gas
Technologies: Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Status: Operating

Every plant Sacramento Municipal Util Dist reports to EIA →

Carson Power Plant: FAQ

Where is Carson Power 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 Carson Power Plant?: 126 MW of nameplate capacity across 3 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Carson Power Plant?: EIA-860M names Sacramento Municipal Util Dist 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 Carson Power Plant LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Sacramento Municipal Util Dist 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 "Carson Power Plant LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Carson Power Plant still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.