California

Together, we are accelerating the future of energy in California.

California has one of the most ambitious clean energy goals in the country and is implementing some of the most innovative technologies on their path to achieving 100% carbon-free power by 2045.

Since 1989, AES has been powering California and supporting the state’s grid reliability needs. We are committed to a safe and responsible transition to clean energy in California. Together with our customers and partners, we co-create innovative and sustainable energy solutions, create local jobs and invest in communities.

Our leadership in California

1,500

Operating MW of clean energy in the state

135+

Operating clean energy projects in the state

3,600

Operating MW of reliability assets in the state

Building partnerships to strengthen communities

We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities. At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education and elected officials to see how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development that complement the local geography and unique culture.

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Energy storage is the bridge between a resilient power grid and our clean energy future. AES’ Luna and Lancaster Area Battery (LAB) energy storage facilities are helping California achieve both objectives.

“The Luna and LAB Battery Storage projects are two critically important steps in California's safe and reliable energy transition. With these two projects, we are delivering the reliable energy our customers and California's residents need. The Luna and LAB projects demonstrate how we're advancing the state's 2045 zero carbon emissions goal,” said Leo Moreno, AES Clean Energy President.

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All together with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority, Tree People and Bolsa Chica Conservancy

AES’s Coastal Enhancement Program is a two-year voluntary environmental benefits program that creates greater access to and restoration of coastal wetlands in Long Beach and Huntington Beach and provides environmental education and stewardship opportunities for youth and families in Southern California.

The program offers:

$1 million allocated to Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority for the planning, engineering, restoration and rehabilitation of nearby wetlands, in support of improving access to wetlands for today and future generations.
$500,000 allocated to TreePeople and Bolsa Chica Conservancy to expand environmental education programs and outreach, with a specific focus on youth and families in disadvantaged communities.

Preserving the land and creating new opportunities with landowners

We understand the importance of protecting farmland and preserving the local environment when developing renewable energy projects. AES seeks opportunities to deliver added value through our best practices in project development to protect the land for future generations.

We offer landowners opportunities to tap into new sources of revenue on their land while retaining ownership throughout the entire life of the project. For many, this is a welcome complement to land use and an opportunity to diversify their land investment while hedging against volatile commodity prices. For others, our projects offer an income stream and land-use option where none otherwise existed.

Our team and landowners work together, in partnership, from the early stages of site discussions, through permitting, construction and operation. The landowner relationship with AES is built on trust and open communication, ensuring our projects create a long-lasting, positive impact for our landowners and local communities.

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Our recent projects

Project name	Location	Facility type	Planned facility size	Project status	Project webpage
Alamitos BESS	Long Beach	Storage	100 MW, 400 MWh	In operation	Click here
Alamitos BESS II	Long Beach	Storage	82 MW, 328 MWh	Under construction
Antelope Expansion 1B	Lancaster	Solar	17 MW	In operation
Baldy Mesa	Adelanto	Solar-plus-storage	150 MW solar + 75 MW, 300 MWh battery energy storage	Under construction	Click here
Bellefield	Kern County, California City	Solar-plus-storage	1 GW solar + 1 GW, 4000 MWh battery energy storage	Under construction	Click here
Double Butte Storage	Menifee	Storage	500 MW, 2000 MWh	In development	Click here
Estrella	Lancaster, LA County	Solar-plus-storage	56 MW solar + 75 MW, 300 MWh battery energy storage	Under construction
Lancaster Area Battery	Lancaster	Storage	127 MW, 508 MWh	In operation	Click here
Luna Storage	Lancaster	Storage	100 MW, 400 MWh	In operation	Click here
Mountain View Wind Repowering	Riverside County	Wind	70 MW	In operation	Click here
Raceway	Kern County, LA County	Solar-plus-storage	125 MW solar + 80 MW, 320 MWh battery energy storage	Under construction
Rangeland & High Valley	Lancaster, LA County	Solar-plus-storage	110 MW solar + 55 MW, 220 MWh battery energy storage	In development	Click here
Rexford	Tulare County	Solar-plus-storage	300 MW solar + 240 MW, 960 MWh battery energy storage	Under construction
Seguro Storage	San Diego County	Storage	400 MW, 1600 MWh	In development	Click here
Silver Peak	Adelanto	Solar-plus-storage	50 MW solar + 25 MW, 100 MWh battery energy storage	Under construction	Click here