⛏ Coal Power Plants in California
California operates 1 coal power plant totaling 63 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 244.8k MWh.
Coal plants burn pulverized coal to boil water and spin steam turbines. They emit substantial CO₂, SO₂, and NOₓ along with mercury and particulate matter. Modern units include scrubbers and selective catalytic reduction; older units are increasingly being retired or converted to natural gas as economics shift.
Plants1operating
Capacity62 MWnameplate
Generation244.8k MWhannual
All California coal plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argus Cogen Plant | Trona | San Bernardino County | 63 MW | Searles Valley Minerals Operations Inc. |