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30 MW Distillate Oil out of service in Los Angeles, CA — California Independent System Operator
30 MW
Nameplate Capacity
5
Generators
units
Petroleum Liquids
Technology
1933
Operating Since
Coordinates
33.9985, -118.2219
County
Los Angeles, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | City of Vernon - (CA) | — | — |
| Owner(s) | City of Vernon | — | — |
| Status | Out of service | — | — |
The Vernon power plant, located in Los Angeles County, California, has a total capacity of 30 MW. The plant began operating in 1933 and is owned and operated by the City of Vernon. It utilizes petroleum liquids, specifically DFO (distillate fuel oil), as its primary fuel source. The facility consists of 5 generators using "Petroleum Liquids" technology.
Vernon operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. Despite its relatively small size, the plant holds a notable position, ranking 5th out of 16 similar facilities in California and 140th out of 886 nationally.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
No generation data available for this plant.
2013
$765/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $22.9M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
—
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Node Source
Shared substation inference
Last updated 2026-03-26
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Grid Voltage
66.0 kV
Regulatory Status
RE — Regulated
Entity Type
Municipal
Sector
Electric Utility