AES IN 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. 

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Our leadership in California

We believe in being a good neighbor while providing energy reliability and resilience in the communities where we operate.

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2,700

Operating MW of clean energy in the state

140+

Operating clean energy projects in the state

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2,700

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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Resiliency

Building a resilient power grid

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 projects demonstrate how we're advancing the state's 2045 zero carbon emissions goal while delivering reliable and affordable energy.

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PARTNERSHIPS

AES' Coastal Enhancement Program

AES’ Coastal Enhancement Program is a multi-year initiative aimed at restoring local wetlands and expanding environmental education opportunities for youth and families in Southern California, with an emphasis on disadvantaged communities.

Since 2022, the program has reached over 26,000 community members and strengthened public-private conservation efforts of over 230 acres of coastal habitats alongside our program partners.

Program partners are Bolsa Chica Conservancy, Huntington Beach Wetlands Conservancy, Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority, and TreePeople.

The main goals of the AES’ Coastal Enhancement Program are to:

Restore and improve access to wetlands in Long Beach, Seal Beach and Huntington Beach for this and future generations
Further AES’ commitment to social justice by expanding outreach and access to environmental education programs.

Components of the program also include support for Tribal Advisory Groups and tribal initiatives related to environmental conservation, as well as improved access to workforce development opportunities for members of disadvantaged communities to pursue careers in environmental sciences.

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Partnerships

Sustain Our Future Foundation and Raceway project

AES collaborated with Microsoft and the Sustain Our Future Foundation (SOFF) to strengthen our commitment to social impact and clean energy deployment through an impact investment of $1.5 million that benefits community partners in and around Kern County. The investment is a feature of a Power Purchase Agreement between AES and Microsoft and builds on AES’ commitment to strengthen positive impact through socioeconomic and environmental partnerships that improve lives today and in the future.

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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.

Landowner opportunities

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	In operation
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	In operation	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	In operation
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	In operation
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	In operation
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	In operation	Click here