Phillips 66 and NextEra Launch Commercial Operations at Rodeo Solar Facility
On May 8, 2025, Phillips 66 and NextEra Energy Resources announced the start of commercial operations at the new 30.2-megawatt solar facility at the Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex in California. The project marks one of the largest dedicated on-site solar facilities in the United States and aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The facility is expected to generate 60,000 megawatt-hours annually, reducing the site's reliance on grid power by 50% and avoiding approximately 33,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions each year—equivalent to powering over 23,000 electric vehicles.
Built on 88 acres of Phillips 66-owned land, the solar plant supports renewable fuel production by powering operations that process fats, greases, and vegetable oils into renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. CEO Mark Lashier emphasized that this project reflects the company’s broader strategy to reduce emissions, lower utility costs, and advance a low-carbon energy infrastructure.