THE VACA DIXON Power Center PROJECT
The Vaca Dixon Power Center Project is a progressive battery energy storage system (BESS) in Vacaville, California, is designed to support the state’s clean energy transition and the region’s growing demand for electricity.
Project Components
The Vaca Dixon Power Center Project will consist of two components:
Component 1
Vaca Dixon BESS
Component one will consist of a 57-megawatt, 1-hour (57-megawatt hour) battery energy storage solution (BESS) to support California’s decarbonization goals and growing electricity demand. The project will use a collection of one-hour batteries housed in 21 low-profile enclosures, a design that minimizes visual impact while ensuring safe and efficient operations.
Component 2
Arges BESS
Component 2 will include a 100-megawatt, 4-hour BESS (400-megawatt hours) with 50 enclosures of the same low-profile design. The project is ideally sited among similar infrastructure and will feature a creative landscape design including native shrubs and trees, improving the area’s overall beautification.
Project Features
244 MILLION GALLONS OF WATER AVOIDED
ENOUGH ELECTRICITY TO POWER 40,000 HOMES
200-250 JOBS CREATED
20 YEARS OF SAFE OPERATIONAL HISTORY
244 MILLION GALLONS OF WATER AVOIDED
ENOUGH ELECTRICITY TO POWER 40,000 HOMES
ENOUGH ELECTRICITY TO POWER 40,000 HOMES
Strategic Location
Located in Vacaville, California, adjacent to Interstate 80 and near the existing Vaca Dixon Peaker Plant and the PG&E Vaca-Dixon Substation, the project is strategically located to interconnect to the electrical grid and increase grid stability. The Vaca Dixon 57-megawatt hour BESS component is designed to operate in lieu of the Vaca Dixon Peaker Plant which will reduce emissions from gas fueled electricity generation. The overall project will help lower energy costs, improve grid reliability, and strengthen California’s transition to a more resilient, clean energy future.
Project Features
One of the most common questions we receive is: Why here? The answer is usually a combination of factors including:
1. Electricity Demand.
The location is near where more electricity is needed
2. Interconnection.
There is room on the transmission grid to accept and transport more electricity
3. Responsibly Sited.
The project site is well-suited for this infrastructure and any impacts can be mitigated
4. State Policy.
California energy policy has led to greater electricity use and important decarbonization goals
What makes the Vaca Dixon site ideal?
Located where there is a growing need for more electricity
The new infrastructure (transmission and batteries) will be placed in an area near to similar types of infrastructure
The battery system will operate in coordination with the existing natural gas generation; delivering a reliable and cost effective way to meet the demand for electricity
Meeting California's Leadership on Decarbonization
California and Middle River Power are moving fast to cut carbon and meet growing power needs. Our project helps deliver on that goal – adding clean energy while keeping the grid reliable, costs in check, and communities safe.
2015
SB 350
Set bold targets: 50% renewable electricity and major cuts to power plant emissions by 2030.
2016
2018
2022
Advanced
Clean Cards II
Rule adopted: all
new car sales must
be zero-emission
by 2035.
2023
The result
Project Events
The latest information on upcoming project milestones and opportunities to connect with the Vaca Dixon team.
OCTOBER 15, 2025
Community Open House
OCTOBER 15, 2025
Community Open House
OCTOBER 15, 2025
Community Open House
FAQ
What are battery energy storage systems?
We are eager to get to know the community, address questions, and learn how our work can support local goals. If you have a question or would like to set up a meeting to learn more about the project, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Are battery storage facilities safe?
How will this project benefit the local community?
Will the battery facility be noisy?
We are eager to get to know the community, address questions, and learn how our work can support local goals. If you have a question or would like to set up a meeting to learn more about the project, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Talk to the team
We are eager to get to know the community, address questions, and learn how our work can support local goals. If you have a question or would like to set up a meeting to learn more about the project, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Dan Harmon
Vice President - Project Development
Jon Boyer
Director - Environmental, Health, and Safety
Robert Ray
Principal - Environmental Planner and Project Director
Maribeth Sawchuk
Principal - Community Relations