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California Independent System Operator

Balancing Authority Summary Information

California Independent System Operator is ranked #7 out of 65 balancing authorities in terms of total annual electricity generation.

Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator
States Arizona California Nevada
Last Update Nov 2025
Annual Generation 188.0 TWh
Power Plants2,075
Utilities965
Ranked #7 out of 65 in terms of net annual generation
Ranked #7 out of 53 in terms of annual generation from natural gas
Power Plant Types Natural Gas | 43.1% Solar | 26.4% Water | 11.1% Wind | 10.6% Nuclear | 9.4%

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Daily Net Generation for California Independent System Operator for the past 3 Years

List of All California Independent System Operator Power Plants

Displaying Results 201 to 300 of 1,387
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Arrache 4006CD US Solar MT 2 LLCPalmdale, CA2 GWhJul 2013Dec 2024 Solar
SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2Xeres Ventures LLCSanta Clara, CA2 GWhAug 2011Sep 2025 Distillate Fuel Oil
CA - Madera USD - Madera South HSForefront Power, LLCMadera, CA2 GWhAug 2023Dec 2024 Solar
County of San Diego SBRCMN8 Energy LLCChula Vista, CA2 GWhNov 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Sutter Santa Rosa SolarSutter Santa Rosa Solar LLCSanta Rosa, CA2 GWhAug 2019Dec 2024 Solar
Santa Fe Springs Rooftop Solar BLDG HGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Buidling LGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhOct 2016Dec 2024 Solar
DullesGolden Springs Development Company LLCJurupa Valley, CA2 GWhAug 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Oltmans SCE at JurupaCalifornia PV Energy LLCOntario, CA2 GWhNov 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Gilead Oceanside Solar ProjectGilead Sciences Inc.Oceanside, CA2 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
L-8 Solar ProjectL-8 Solar Project LLCPalmdale, CA2 GWhApr 2012Dec 2024 Solar
EAFB - South BaseCleanCapital HoldingsEdwards Air Force Bas, CA2 GWhJan 2012Dec 2024 Solar
South County Detention Center SolarSoCore Energy LLCPorterville, CA2 GWhOct 2019Dec 2024 Solar
Fresno Cogen PartnersWellhead Services, IncSan Joaquin, CA2 GWhDec 1989Dec 2024 Natural Gas
ToadtownPacific Gas & Electric Co.Magalia, CA2 GWhMar 1986Oct 2024 Water
North Kern 2Madison Energy Investments LLCCity of Shafter, CA2 GWhJun 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Lancaster Solar 1Boralex US Operations LLCLancaster, CA2 GWhOct 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Windsor Floating SolarCA ODEVI LLCWindsor, CA2 GWhOct 2020Dec 2024 Solar
SCE-Snowline-Duncan Road (North)SunEdison LLCPhelan, CA2 GWhSep 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Santa Fe Springs Rooftop Solar BLDG MGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Frontier HS Solar ProjectMN8 Energy LLCBakersfield, CA2 GWhNov 2018Dec 2024 Solar
MaCD US Solar MT 2 LLCLancaster, CA2 GWhSep 2013Dec 2024 Solar
EllwoodEllwood Power, LLCGoleta, CA2 GWhJul 1974Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Enerparc CA1 LLCEnerparc CA 1, LLCHollister, CA2 GWhMay 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Park Meridian #1Altus Power America Management, LLCRiverside, CA2 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Liberty HS Solar ProjectMN8 Energy LLCBakersfield, CA2 GWhNov 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Summer Solar C2AES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA3 GWhMay 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Gilead Sciences La Verne Rooftop SolarGilead Sciences, Inc. - La VerneLa Verne, CA3 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Tejon Castac Water District SolarCTMW Solar, LLCArvin, CA3 GWhApr 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Fresno Sunnyside High School HybridForefront Power, LLCFresno, CA3 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
SCE-Snowline-White Rd (Central)SunEdison LLCPhelan, CA3 GWhOct 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Google Moffett Park Solar ProjectGoogle, Inc.Sunnyvale, CA3 GWhFeb 2021Dec 2024 Solar
CSUCI Site AuthorityCSUCI Site AuthorityCamarillo, CA3 GWhFeb 1988Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Lancaster Solar 2Boralex US Operations LLCLancaster, CA3 GWhOct 2014Dec 2024 Solar
EAFB - North BaseCleanCapital HoldingsEdwards Air Force Bas, CA3 GWhJan 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Broadway 3 - UCSB Lot 38MN8 Energy LLCSanta Barbara, CA3 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Lafayette 2 - Internal Services DeptMN8 Energy LLCLos Angeles, CA3 GWhJul 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Rodeo Solar D2AES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA3 GWhApr 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Three Forks Water Power ProjectGrizzly Mountain RanchZenia, CA3 GWhNov 1984Dec 2024 Water
Moonlight Packing - Phase 2CalCom EnergyReedley, CA3 GWhMay 2019Dec 2024 Solar
Kettleman Solar ProjectEcos Energy LLCLodi, CA3 GWhMar 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Civic Center EastSoCore Energy LLCVisalia, CA3 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
City of Rosamond (CA)Standard SolarRosamond, CA3 GWhApr 2023Dec 2024 Solar
SEPV 1CVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCPalmdale, CA3 GWhApr 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Deer Creek 2Greenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationShingle Springs, CA3 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Dynegy Oakland Power PlantDynegy Oakland, LLCOakland, CA3 GWhOct 1978Sep 2025 Jet Fuel
Madelyn Solar, LLCCD US Solar PO 3, LLCSilver Lake, CA3 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
CA-Ventura Co CCD-Oxnard College CanopyForefront Power, LLCVentura, CA3 GWhNov 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Division 1Tesla Inc.Lancaster, CA3 GWhMay 2014Dec 2024 Solar
SCE-Snowline-White Road (South)SunEdison LLCPhelan, CA3 GWhOct 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Anaheim Solar Energy PlantAnaheim Public UtilitiesAnaheim, CA3 GWhJul 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Dover DairyRenewable Solar, IncHanford, CA3 GWhApr 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Phoenix Wind Power LLCAvangrid Power LLCNorth Palm Springs, CA3 GWhMay 1999Dec 2024 Wind
SCE-Snowline-White Road (North)SunEdison LLCPhelan, CA3 GWhOct 2014Nov 2024 Solar
Arrache 8083CD US Solar MT 2 LLCPalmdale, CA3 GWhAug 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Tranquillity IDTranquillity Solar 1, LLCTranquillity, CA3 GWhFeb 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Radiance Solar 5Greenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationLancaster, CA3 GWhJun 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Zonneveld Oak GroveRenewable Solar, IncLaton, CA3 GWhMay 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Atascadero State HospitalEcoplexus, IncAtascadero, CA3 GWhJul 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Kaiser OntarioBloom Energy 2009 PPAOntario, CA3 GWhSep 2012Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Grossmont-Cuyamaca-Cuyamaca Col. Solar &Forefront Power, LLCEl Cajon, CA3 GWhFeb 2024Dec 2024 Solar
CDCR (CA) - Pleasant Valley State PrisonTeam-Solar, Inc.Coalinga, CA3 GWhJun 2014Dec 2024 Solar
LodiNorthern California Power AgnyLodi, CA3 GWhJan 1986Dec 2024 Natural Gas
SCCCD - Fresno Community CollegeForefront Power, LLCFresno, CA3 GWhSep 2018Dec 2024 Solar
IPC 25 SolarPrologis Logistics Services IncorporatedTracy, CA3 GWhJun 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Bob Wiley Detention CenterSoCore Energy LLCVisalia, CA3 GWhAug 2020Dec 2024 Solar
SEPV 2CVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCTwentynine Palms, CA3 GWhMay 2012Dec 2024 Solar
9150 Hermosa Solar GMValta EnergyRancho Cucamonga, CA3 GWhNov 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Vacaville HospitalKP Vacaville Solar, LLCVacaville, CA3 GWhNov 2019Dec 2024 Solar
Target Woodland Solar ProjectMN8 Energy LLCWoodland, CA3 GWhNov 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Rodeo Solar C2AES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA3 GWhApr 2014Dec 2024 Solar
El Dorado CountySkyHigh 2 SolarPlacerville, CA3 GWhFeb 2021Dec 2024 Solar
San Diego - NCRC at VistaCalifornia PV Energy 3, LLCVista, CA3 GWhFeb 2021Dec 2024 Solar
El Dorado Solar, LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationEl Dorado Hills, CA3 GWhMar 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Ponderosa Bailey CreekSnow Mountain Hydro LLCManton, CA3 GWhFeb 1990Dec 2024 Water
Harris Farms Solar FacilityHarris Farms IncCoalinga, CA3 GWhFeb 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Broadway 4 - Target ShafterMN8 Energy LLCShafter, CA3 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Solar
EMWD - San Jacinto RES BCTSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA3 GWhApr 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Dixie Creek Dairy SolarBravo REC Management LLCHanford, CA3 GWhJun 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Rancho Cucamonga Dist #1Altus Power America Management, LLCRancho Cucamonga, CA3 GWhMar 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Porterville 6 and 7Arevon Energy, Inc.Porterville, CA3 GWhJun 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Yahoo! - HQBloom EnergySunnyvale, CA3 GWhJun 2014Jul 2024 Natural Gas
Lancaster Little RockAES Distributed EnergyLanders, CA3 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Colton Solar One, LLCColton Solar One, LLCSan Bernardino, CA3 GWhMay 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Lindberg FIeld SolarLindberg Field Solar I LLCSan Diego, CA3 GWhAug 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Summer Solar B2AES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA3 GWhMay 2014Dec 2024 Solar
BBARWADistributed Solar Development, LLCBig Bear, CA3 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Nelson CreekNelson Creek Power IncBig Bend, CA3 GWhSep 1989Dec 2024 Water
CSUF Nutwood SolarMN8 Energy LLCFullerton, CA3 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Freeway SpringsGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA3 GWhSep 2016Dec 2024 Solar
County of San Diego COC HybridSolar Star California LXXVIII, LLCSan Diego, CA3 GWhJun 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Foundation Cemex River PlantFoundation CA Fund VI Manager LLCVictorville, CA3 GWhNov 2012Dec 2024 Wind
Regional Wastewater Control FacilityCity of Stockton MUDStockton, CA3 GWhOct 2000Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 97.7% Natural Gas : 2.3%
SEPV Cuyama HybridSEPV Cuyama, LLCNew Cuyama, CA3 GWhNov 2023Dec 2024 Solar
AlamedaNorthern California Power AgnyAlameda, CA3 GWhApr 1986Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Volta 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Manton, CA3 GWhOct 1981Dec 2024 Water
Preferred Freezer San LeandroPowerflexSan Leandro, CA3 GWhJun 2017Dec 2023 Solar
HesperiaSunEdison LLCHesperia, CA3 GWhJul 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Bio-RadVista Solar, Inc.Hercules, CA3 GWhSep 2021Dec 2024 Solar
HornCD US Solar MT 2 LLCLancaster, CA3 GWhSep 2013Dec 2024 Solar

Surrounding Balancing Authorities

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#26Arizona Public Service Company23.9 TWh92
#54Arlington Valley, LLC3.4 TWh1
#36Balancing Authority of Northern California14.7 TWh87
#47Imperial Irrigation District6.3 TWh66
#29Los Angeles Department of Water and Power18.9 TWh124
#22Nevada Power Company37.2 TWh139
#60New Harquahala Generating Company, LLC764.0 GWh1
#19Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District60.0 TWh48
#56Turlock Irrigation District2.1 TWh11
#39Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region9.8 TWh33

Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#4Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.485.0 TWh1,313
#5Southwest Power Pool299.9 TWh835
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans250.9 TWh417
#7California Independent System Operator188.0 TWh2,075
#9Tennessee Valley Authority161.6 TWh204
#10Florida Power & Light Co.148.9 TWh187
#12New York Independent System Operator131.6 TWh1,211
#13Duke Energy Carolinas112.5 TWh565
#15ISO New England105.5 TWh1,577
#16Bonneville Power Administration80.5 TWh163