In Los Angeles 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.

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

EIA-860M names City of Vernon - (CA) 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 Vernon LLC?

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

Is Vernon still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Vernon

Vernon is a 30 MW oil-fired power plant in Los Angeles County, California, operated by City of Vernon - (CA). EIA-860M lists 5 generating units here, inside CAISO. Its units entered service in 1933.

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: 30 MW; 18 MW net summer
Generating units: 5
In service: 1933
EIA plant ID: 7436

Where it is

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County: Los Angeles County, California
Coordinates: 33.9986, -118.2219
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: City of Vernon - (CA)
Primary energy source: Petroleum
Technologies: Petroleum Liquids
Status: Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year

Every plant City of Vernon - (CA) reports to EIA →

Vernon: FAQ

Where is Vernon?: In Los Angeles 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 Vernon?: 30 MW of nameplate capacity across 5 units, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Vernon?: EIA-860M names City of Vernon - (CA) 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 Vernon LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — City of Vernon - (CA) 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 "Vernon LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Vernon still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Out of service and NOT expected to return to service in next calendar year" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.