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California Independent System Operator

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California Independent System Operator is ranked #7 out of 64 balancing authorities in terms of total annual electricity generation.

Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator
States Arizona California Nevada
Last Update Jun 2026
Annual Generation 173.0 TWh
Power Plants2,075
Utilities965
Ranked #7 out of 64 in terms of net annual generation
Ranked #10 out of 53 in terms of annual generation from natural gas
Power Plant Types Natural Gas | 36.2% Solar | 29.3% Water | 12.2% Wind | 10.8% Nuclear | 10.8%

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List of All California Independent System Operator Power Plants

Displaying Results 401 to 500 of 1,323
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Weymouth Solar PlantMetropolitan Water District of S CALa Verne, CA5 GWhMay 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Desert Hot Springs SolarConsolidated Edison Solutions Inc.Desert Hot Springs, CA5 GWhNov 2013Nov 2024 Solar
Westside Solar Power PV1Westside Assets LLCLemoore, CA5 GWhApr 2016Dec 2024 Solar
OES Biogas PowerOrganic Energy Solutions, Inc.San Bernardino, CA5 GWh-Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Sonoma Central Landfill Phase IICounty of Sonoma Dept of TrnspPetaluma, CA5 GWhMay 1996Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Whitewater Hydro PlantDesert Water AgencyCalifornia, CA5 GWhMar 1986Nov 2024 Water
SEPV 18AES Distributed EnergyPalmdale, CA5 GWhDec 2015Dec 2024 Solar
SEPV SierraSEPV Sierra, LLCLancaster, CA5 GWhMar 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Hanford 1 and 2Arevon Energy, Inc.Hanford, CA5 GWhJul 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Ramona Solar EnergySan Diego Gas & Electric CoRamona, CA5 GWhMar 2017Dec 2024 Solar
SCV Water - Gladbach Water Treatment Plant Phases I and IISCV WaterSanta Clara, CA5 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Lost Creek ISnow Mountain Hydro LLCBurney, CA5 GWhNov 1989Dec 2024 Water
Laredo Detention Facility - Solar 2, 3County of KernBakersfield, CA5 GWhOct 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Green Beanworks C PVAES Distributed EnergyPalmdale, CA5 GWhJul 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Costa View Farms127 CVF, LLCMadera, CA5 GWhMay 2024Dec 2024 Solar
CA - DGS RFP - RJ Donovan State PrisonForefront Power, LLCSan Diego, CA5 GWhDec 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Univ of San Francisco CogenUniversity of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA5 GWhAug 1987Dec 2024 Natural Gas
POM Plant 1Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Del Rey, CA5 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
North Palm Springs 1AGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationPalm Springs, CA5 GWhMar 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Bakersfield PV 1AES Distributed EnergyBakersfield, CA5 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Tulare 1 and 2Arevon Energy, Inc.Tulare, CA5 GWhDec 2013Dec 2024 Solar
E F Oxnard Energy FacilityEF Oxnard, LLCOxnard, CA5 GWhMay 1990Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Gap Pacific Distribution CenterMN8 Energy LLCFresno, CA5 GWhSep 2008Dec 2024 Solar
Foundation California Training FacilityFoundation CA Fund IX Manager, LLCSoledad, CA5 GWhJul 2018Dec 2024 Wind
Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #3Hanford Renewable Energy LLCHanford, CA5 GWhJun 2019Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Santa Barbara ReSource CenterCounty of Santa BarbaraGoleta, CA5 GWhMay 2022Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
ParkerMerced Irrigation DistrictSnelling, CA5 GWhMar 1982Oct 2024 Water
Sunny Cow Solar, LLCSunny Cow Solar, LLCBakersfield, CA5 GWhSep 2023Dec 2024 Solar
EMWD - Moreno Valley RWRFSkyHigh 2 SolarMoreno Valley, CA6 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Sheep Creek Community Solar FarmPhelan Solar LLCEl Mirage, CA6 GWhJul 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Ivanhoe SolarAltus Power America Management, LLCVisalia, CA6 GWhDec 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Foundation Mann PackingFoundation CA Fund IX Manager, LLCGonzales, CA6 GWhMar 2019Dec 2024 Wind
CSP Los AngelesEcoplexus, IncLancaster, CA6 GWhSep 2022Dec 2024 Solar
AT&T - Redwood CityBloom EnergyRedwood City, CA6 GWhFeb 2013Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Sonoma Central Landfill Phase ICounty of Sonoma Dept of TrnspPetaluma, CA6 GWhJun 1993Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Lone OakBravo REC Management LLCHanford, CA6 GWhFeb 2023Dec 2024 Solar
BCE Seal BeachBCE Seal BeachSeal Beach, CA6 GWh-Mar 2026 Solar
Porterville SolarAltus Power America Management, LLCPorterville, CA6 GWhDec 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Prologis L.PPowerflexTracy, CA6 GWhJul 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Stanford Campus SolarMN8 Energy LLCStanford, CA6 GWhFeb 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #2Hanford Renewable Energy LLCHanford, CA6 GWhJun 2019Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Cuyamaca Peak Energy PlantSan Diego Gas & Electric CoEl Cajon, CA6 GWhApr 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Gosselin Hydro PlantHumboldt Bay Mun Water DistRuth, CA6 GWhMay 1983Dec 2024 Water
Dissigno Healdsburg FPV, LLCPalmetto Power Management LLCHealdsburg, CA6 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
MaximBloom EnergySan Jose, CA6 GWhJul 2014Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Paso Robles - Municipal AirportOnyx Asset Services GroupPaso Robles, CA6 GWhDec 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Shasta Solar FarmIgnite Solar Holdings LLCFall River Mills, CA6 GWhFeb 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Kingsburg SolarAltus Power America Management, LLCKingsburg, CA6 GWhNov 2013Dec 2024 Solar
ABEC #3 dba Lakeview DairyABEC #3 LLCBakersfield, CA6 GWhJan 2018Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Sealed Air Madera Solar ProjectSealed Air CorporationMadera, CA6 GWhApr 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Midway Sunset CogenMidway-Sunset Cogeneration CoFellows, CA6 GWhApr 1989Mar 2026 Natural Gas
One Ten Partners PVOne Ten Partners, LLCPalmdale, CA6 GWhAug 2017Dec 2024 Solar
CalPeak Power Enterprise Peaker PlantCalPeak Power, LLCEscondido, CA6 GWhOct 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Amazon SAN3 Solar ProjectSolar Star Prime 4 LLCSan Diego, CA6 GWhApr 2024Dec 2024 Solar
PSREC/SIAD SolarPlumas Sierra Rural Electric CoopHerlong, CA6 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Ventura SolarVentura Solar LLCFillmore, CA6 GWhAug 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Kilroy SolarNautilus Solar SolutionsSan Diego, CA6 GWhDec 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Lindsay SolarAltus Power America Management, LLCLindsay, CA6 GWhDec 2013Dec 2024 Solar
GianeraCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Santa Clara, CA6 GWhMay 1986Dec 2024 Natural Gas
AngelsUtica Water & Power AuthorityAngels Camp, CA6 GWhDec 1939Dec 2024 Water
Butte College Main Campus SolarButte-Glenn Community College DistrictOroville, CA6 GWhJun 2011Dec 2024 Solar
Creed Energy CenterCreed Energy Center LLCSuisun, CA6 GWhDec 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Visalia CSG LLCDimension Energy LLCTulare, CA6 GWhFeb 2024Dec 2024 Solar
EMWD - Perris Valley RWRFSkyHigh 2 SolarPerris, CA6 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
AT&T - San Diego Trade StreetBloom EnergySan Diego, CA6 GWhFeb 2016Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Lincoln WWTF HybridLincoln Solar Star, LLCLincoln, CA6 GWhJul 2021Dec 2024 Solar
University of the PacificThe Greater Light USA LLCStockton, CA6 GWhApr 2022Dec 2024 Solar
AT&T - HawthorneBloom EnergyHawthorne, CA6 GWhSep 2016Dec 2024 Natural Gas
North Kern State Prison Phase IISunE P11L Holdings, LLCDelano, CA6 GWhAug 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Sunset Reservoir North BasinDuke Energy Renewables ServicesSan Francisco, CA6 GWhAug 2010Dec 2024 Solar
Eagle CreekZGlobal IncTaft, CA7 GWhNov 2019Dec 2024 Solar
UC Merced Solar HybridMN8 Energy LLCMerced, CA7 GWhNov 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Merced 1 PVZGlobal IncLos Banos, CA7 GWhMar 2018Dec 2024 Solar
FarmersvilleArevon Energy, Inc.Farmersville, CA7 GWhJun 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga CampusChaffey Community College DistrictRancho Cucamonga, CA7 GWhJan 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Kellogg's - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA7 GWhAug 2013Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Cawelo Water District SolarScooby Solar, LLCFamoso, CA7 GWhSep 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Central Antelope Dry Ranch B LLCCentral Antelope Dry Ranch B, LLCLancaster, CA7 GWhAug 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Miramar Energy FacilitySan Diego Gas & Electric CoSan Diego, CA7 GWhMay 2005Mar 2026 Natural Gas
CA-DGS RFP-Salinas Valley State PrisonForefront Power, LLCSoledad, CA7 GWhOct 2023Dec 2024 Solar
AES Huntington Beach LLCAES Huntington Beach LLCHuntington Beach, CA7 GWhMay 1958Mar 2026 Natural Gas
River Ranch DairyRenewable Solar, IncHanford, CA7 GWhMay 2024Dec 2024 Solar
CamChino Leasing LLCCamChino Leasing LLCChino, CA7 GWhNov 1987Dec 2024 Natural Gas
CSU Long Beach Lots 7 & 14MN8 Energy LLCLong Beach, CA7 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
American Canyon SolarRP Napa Solar 1, LLCAmerican Canyon, CA7 GWhAug 2019Dec 2024 Solar
Municipal Cogen PlantPalm Springs City ofPalm Springs, CA7 GWhApr 1985Mar 2026 Natural Gas
CDCR (CA) - Corcoran State PrisonSunE Corcoran SP Owner, LLCCorcoran, CA7 GWhNov 2013Dec 2024 Solar
US-TOPCO (Soccer Center)Tesla Inc.Lancaster, CA7 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
UC Riverside Lots 30 & 32MN8 Energy LLCRiverside, CA7 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Malaga Power LLCCalPeak Power, LLCFresno, CA7 GWhAug 2005Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Silicon Valley Clean WaterSilicon Valley Clean WaterRedwood City, CA7 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 71.4% Natural Gas : 28.6%
Roaring Creek Water PowerShasta Hydroelectric IncMontgomery Creek, CA7 GWhNov 1986Dec 2024 Water
Chuckawalla SolarAltus Power America Management, LLCBlythe, CA7 GWhMay 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Green Beanworks B PVAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA7 GWhNov 2018Dec 2024 Solar
East Winds ProjectTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindPalm Springs, CA7 GWhNov 1983Dec 2024 Wind
Center HybridSouthern California Edison CoNorwalk, CA7 GWhAug 2007Dec 2024 Natural Gas
IOS II-LAX9Madison Energy Holdings LLCFontana, CA7 GWhJan 2020Dec 2024 Solar
LundySouthern California Edison CoLee Vining, CA7 GWhNov 1911Dec 2024 Water
Big Creek Water WorksBig Creek Water Works LtdHyampom, CA7 GWhDec 1986Mar 2026 Water
Delano Energy CenterWellhead Services, IncDelano, CA7 GWhDec 2012Dec 2024 Natural Gas

Surrounding Balancing Authorities

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#26Arizona Public Service Company24.8 TWh92
#54Arlington Valley, LLC3.2 TWh1
#37Balancing Authority of Northern California13.7 TWh87
#49Imperial Irrigation District6.2 TWh66
#29Los Angeles Department of Water and Power18.6 TWh124
#22Nevada Power Company36.3 TWh139
#19Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District60.1 TWh48
#38Tucson Electric Power13.7 TWh53
#57Turlock Irrigation District1.9 TWh11
#39Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region10.3 TWh33

Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#3Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.489.5 TWh1,313
#5Southwest Power Pool304.8 TWh835
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans252.5 TWh417
#7California Independent System Operator173.0 TWh2,075
#9Tennessee Valley Authority163.7 TWh204
#10Florida Power & Light Co.151.0 TWh187
#12New York Independent System Operator134.9 TWh1,211
#13Duke Energy Carolinas112.2 TWh565
#15ISO New England111.3 TWh1,577
#16Bonneville Power Administration90.2 TWh163