Where is DGS Wasco State Prison?

In Kern 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 Wasco State Prison?

2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns DGS Wasco State Prison?

EIA-860M names Forefront Power, 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 DGS Wasco State Prison LLC?

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

Is DGS Wasco State Prison still running?

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

DGS Wasco State Prison

DGS Wasco State Prison is a 2 MW solar farm in Kern County, California, operated by Forefront Power, LLC. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here, inside CAISO. Its unit entered service in 2020.

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: 2.3 MW; 2.3 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2020
EIA plant ID: 63418

Where it is

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County: Kern County, California
Coordinates: 35.5939, -119.4072
Balancing authority: CISO
Sector: IPP Non-CHP

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: Forefront Power, LLC
Primary energy source: Solar
Technologies: Solar Photovoltaic
Status: Operating

Every plant Forefront Power, LLC reports to EIA →

DGS Wasco State Prison: FAQ

Where is DGS Wasco State Prison?: In Kern 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 Wasco State Prison?: 2 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns DGS Wasco State Prison?: EIA-860M names Forefront Power, 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 DGS Wasco State Prison LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — Forefront Power, 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 "DGS Wasco State Prison LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is DGS Wasco State Prison still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.