Vernon’s Utilities Department began serving industrial customers in 1933, with completion of its diesel generating
plant. In addition to its own power from diesel units and gas turbines, Vernon also receives power from Palo Verde, Hoover, and various suppliers. Vernon recently completed (October 2005) the construction of its Malburg Generating Station, a gas-fired combined cycle power plant with a net generating capacity of 134 MW. The Malburg Generating Station resides within the city limits. Vernon is part the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) Control Area and is a Participating Transmission Owner.

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Customers Served

1,964

Power Generated and Purchased
(in Megawatt-Hours)
   Self-Generated

635,848

   Purchased

566,872

    Total

1,202,720

Total Revenues(000s)

$110,485 (unaudited)