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California Independent System Operator

Balancing Authority Summary Information

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 New Mexico
Last Update Jul 2026
Annual Generation 169.4 TWh
Power Plants2,135
Utilities988
Ranked #7 out of 64 in terms of net annual generation
Ranked #12 out of 53 in terms of annual generation from natural gas
Power Plant Types Natural Gas | 34% Solar | 30% Water | 12.4% Wind | 11.3% Nuclear | 11%

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

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List of All California Independent System Operator Power Plants

Displaying Results 1,101 to 1,200 of 1,391
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Crockett Cogen ProjectCrockett CogenerationCrockett, CA1 TWhNov 1995Feb 2026 Natural Gas
Valero Refinery Cogeneration Unit 1Valero Refining Co CaliforniaBenicia, CA237 GWhSep 2002Feb 2026 Natural Gas : 85.2% Other Gas : 14.8%
PoePacific Gas & Electric Co.Storrie, CA363 GWhSep 1958Mar 2026 Water
AES Huntington Beach LLCAES Huntington Beach LLCHuntington Beach, CA7 GWhMay 1958Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Bear Mountain LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA36 GWhMar 1995Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Badger Creek LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA5 GWhMar 1991Mar 2026 Natural Gas
McKittrick LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA4 GWhSep 1991Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Live Oak LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA20 GWhFeb 1992Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Geothermal 2Northern California Power AgnyMiddletown, CA363 GWhNov 1985Apr 2026 Geothermal
AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc.AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc.Ripon, CA1 GWhMar 1988Apr 2026 Natural Gas
Midway Sunset CogenMidway-Sunset Cogeneration CoFellows, CA6 GWhApr 1989Apr 2026 Natural Gas
Hanford Energy Park PeakerMRP San Joaquin Energy LLC.Hanford, CA3 GWhAug 2001Apr 2026 Natural Gas
C&H Sugar PlantC&H Sugar Company IncCrockett, CA41 GWhSep 1957Apr 2026 Purchased Steam
Mustang TwoRE Mustang Two LLCLemoore, CA373 GWhOct 2020Apr 2026 Solar
BCE Seal BeachBCE Seal BeachSeal Beach, CA8 GWhOct 2025Apr 2026 Solar
Drew Solar LLCDrew Solar LLCCalexico, CA309 GWhOct 2022May 2026 Solar
Athos Solar ProjectSE Athos I, LLCDesert Center, CA703 GWhMay 2022May 2026 Solar
Sun Streams 2Sun Streams 2, LLCHassayampa, AZ317 GWhMay 2021May 2026 Solar
Point WindTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindTehachapi, CA216 GWhFeb 2021May 2026 Wind
Camino Solar HybridAvangrid Power LLCRosamond, CA133 GWhMar 2025May 2026 Solar
Chevron - Lost Hills HybridMN8 Energy LLCLost Hills, CA64 GWhMar 2020May 2026 Solar
Slate HybridMN8 Energy LLCStratford, CA713 GWhOct 2021May 2026 Solar
Solar BlueWestlands Solar BlueLemoore, CA645 GWhNov 2023May 2026 Solar
ChestnutChestnut Westside LLCLemoore, CA370 GWhNov 2023May 2026 Solar
Golden Field Solar III, LLCGolden Fields Solar III, LLCRosamond, CA538 GWhNov 2020May 2026 Solar : 99.4%
Titan Solar 1 (CA)Titan Solar 1, LLCBorrego Springs, CA131 GWhNov 2020May 2026 Solar
Central 40Central 40, LLCNewman, CA76 GWhJan 2021May 2026 Solar
Desert Harvest II LLCDesert Harvest II LLCDesert Center, CA194 GWhNov 2020May 2026 Solar
Maverick Solar 4, LLCMaverick Solar 4, LLCDesert Center, CA296 GWhNov 2020May 2026 Solar
Maverick Solar 6, LLCMaverick Solar 6, LLCDesert Center, CA246 GWhOct 2021May 2026 Solar
Maverick Solar 7, LLCMaverick Solar 7, LLCDesert Center, CA398 GWhNov 2021May 2026 Solar
Fifth Standard Solar PV, LLC (Hybrid)RWE Clean EnergyHuron, CA338 GWhAug 2023May 2026 Solar
Bellefield Solar and Energy Storage Farm50LW 8me LLCMojave, CA382 GWhNov 2025May 2026 Solar
SE Athos II, LLCSE Athos II, LLCDesert Center, CA559 GWhNov 2021May 2026 Solar
Coachella Hills WindTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindPalm Springs, CA201 GWhFeb 2021May 2026 Wind
Summit WindsGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationLivermore, CA179 GWhJun 2021May 2026 Wind
Arlington Energy Center IIArlington Energy Center IIBlythe, CA641 GWhFeb 2022May 2026 Solar
Resurgence SolarResurgence SolarBoron, CA246 GWhJul 2023May 2026 Solar
Arlington Energy Center IIIArlington Energy Center IIIBlythe, CA334 GWhJul 2022May 2026 Solar
Hudson - High Desert HybridMN8 Energy LLCVictorville, CA295 GWhNov 2021May 2026 Solar
Rabbitbrush Solar, LLCLeeward Asset Management, LLCRosamond, CA256 GWhSep 2022May 2026 Solar
Rexford Solar FarmAES Clean EnergyDucor, CA708 GWhJan 2025May 2026 Solar
Daggett 2Daggett Solar Power 2 LLCDaggett, CA504 GWhNov 2023May 2026 Solar
Daggett 3Daggett Solar Power 3 LLCDaggett, CA844 GWhJun 2023May 2026 Solar
Chaparral SpringsLeeward Asset Management, LLCRosamond, CA410 GWhMar 2025May 2026 Solar
Edwards Sanborn E3Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA58 GWhNov 2021May 2026 Solar
Edwards Sanborn E1ATerra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA318 GWhJul 2022May 2026 Solar
Edwards Sanborn E2Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA292 GWhNov 2021May 2026 Solar
Scarlet Solar (CA)EDP Renewables North America LLCFresno, CA483 GWhMay 2024May 2026 Solar
LucianaTulare Solar Center, LLCRichgrove, CA137 GWhMar 2022May 2026 Solar
Edwards Sanborn S3Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA81 GWhFeb 2022May 2026 Solar
Edwards Sanborn S1Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA98 GWhFeb 2022May 2026 Solar
BigBeau Solar, LLCBig Beau Solar, LLCRosamond, CA330 GWhJan 2022May 2026 Solar
Blythe Mesa Solar IIIntersect USA, LLCBlythe, CA578 GWhNov 2022May 2026 Solar
Sandrini Solar 200EDPR CA Solar Park LLCMettler, CA445 GWhNov 2024May 2026 Solar
Sandrini Solar 100EDPR CA Solar Park II LLCMettler, CA254 GWhNov 2024May 2026 Solar
Edwards Sanborn E1BTerra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA354 GWhOct 2022May 2026 Solar
Edwards Sanborn E4Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA330 GWhNov 2022May 2026 Solar
Edwards Sanborn E5Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA153 GWhNov 2022May 2026 Solar
Edwards Sanborn S4Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA93 GWhOct 2022May 2026 Solar
Oberon Solar ProjectIntersect USA, LLCDesert Center, CA570 GWhAug 2023May 2026 Solar
Oberon II Solar ProjectIntersect USA, LLCDesert Center, CA580 GWhAug 2023May 2026 Solar
Victory PassVictory Pass I, LLCDesert Center, CA569 GWhFeb 2024May 2026 Solar
Arica SolarArica Solar, LLCDesert Center, CA740 GWhFeb 2024May 2026 Solar
Ocotillo WellsConductive PowerBorrego Springs, CA106 GWhAug 2023May 2026 Solar
Mesquite Solar 4, LLCRWE Clean EnergyTonopah, AZ142 GWhDec 2023May 2026 Solar
AM Wind RepowerAM Wind Repower LLCWhitewater, CA76 GWhFeb 2025May 2026 Wind
ProximaProxima Solar, LLCCrows Landing, CA465 GWhMar 2024May 2026 Solar
Baldy Mesa Solar & StorageAES Clean EnergyAdelanto, CA313 GWhApr 2024May 2026 Solar
Resurgence Solar IIResurgence Solar IIBoron, CA133 GWhJul 2023May 2026 Solar
McFarland A Solar and StorageAES Clean EnergyDateland, AZ551 GWhNov 2023May 2026 Solar
McFarland B Solar and StorageAES Clean EnergyDateland, AZ749 GWhNov 2024May 2026 Solar
Lockhart Solar PV IITerra-Gen Operating Co-SolarHinkley, CA208 GWhJun 2023May 2026 Solar
Estrella Solar & StorageAES Clean EnergyLancaster, CA156 GWhNov 2023May 2026 Solar
Raceway Solar & StorageAES Clean EnergyLancaster, CA362 GWhApr 2024May 2026 Solar
Baldy Mesa 2_Silver Peak HybridAES Clean EnergyAdelanto, CA119 GWhNov 2024May 2026 Solar
SF Azalea, LLCIdemitsu RenewablesLost Hills, CA68 GWhNov 2025May 2026 Solar
SunZia Wind SouthPattern Operators LPCorona, NM1 TWh-May 2026 Wind
SunZia Wind NorthPattern Operators LPClines Corner, NM313 GWh-May 2026 Wind
Scarlet II HybridEDPR Scarlet II LLCCantua Creek, CA387 GWhNov 2024May 2026 Solar
Northern Orchard Solar PV, LLCRWE Clean EnergyTaft, CA366 GWhJun 2025May 2026 Solar
PaulsellCrow Creek Solar, LLCCrows Landing, CA47 GWhMay 2024May 2026 Solar
Rosamond South 1Golden Fields Solar IV, LLCRosamond, CA324 GWhJul 2025May 2026 Solar
Luna ValleyLuna Valley Solar I, LLCMendota, CA267 GWhJul 2025May 2026 Solar
Desert Breeze Solar, LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-SolarHinkley, CA34 GWh-May 2026 Solar
Edwards Sanborn 1CTerra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA206 GWhOct 2025May 2026 Solar
Angela Solar ProjectAngiola East LLCAlpaugh, CA11 GWh-May 2026 Solar
P66 Rodeo SolarP66 Rodeo SolarRodeo, CA58 GWhMar 2023May 2026 Solar
J S EastwoodSouthern California Edison CoShaver Lake, CA131 GWhNov 1987May 2026 Water
BeldenPacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA415 GWhAug 1969May 2026 Water
Caribou 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA471 GWhOct 1958May 2026 Water
ElectraPacific Gas & Electric Co.Jackson, CA262 GWhMay 1948May 2026 Water
HaasPacific Gas & Electric Co.Balch Camp, CA155 GWhNov 1958May 2026 Water
Humboldt BayPacific Gas & Electric Co.Eureka, CA320 GWhAug 2010May 2026 Natural Gas : 99.6%
James B BlackPacific Gas & Electric Co.Big Bend, CA531 GWhNov 1965May 2026 Water
Dynegy Moss Landing Power Plant HybridDynegy -Moss Landing LLCMoss Landing, CA2 TWhNov 1967May 2026 Natural Gas
Pit 4Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Big Bend, CA349 GWhJun 1955May 2026 Water
Pit 7Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Montgomery Creek, CA376 GWhAug 1965May 2026 Water
Rock CreekPacific Gas & Electric Co.Storrie, CA472 GWhFeb 1950May 2026 Water
Geysers Unit 5-20Geysers Power Co LLCMiddletown, CA4 TWhMar 1971May 2026 Geothermal

Surrounding Balancing Authorities

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#25Arizona Public Service Company25.2 TWh100
#54Arlington Valley, LLC3.2 TWh1
#38Balancing Authority of Northern California13.7 TWh90
#49Imperial Irrigation District6.2 TWh66
#29Los Angeles Department of Water and Power18.8 TWh131
#22Nevada Power Company36.8 TWh143
#51PUD No. 1 of Douglas County4.4 TWh4
#19Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District60.3 TWh49
#57Turlock Irrigation District1.9 TWh11
#40Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region10.4 TWh34

Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#3Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.494.1 TWh1,471
#5Southwest Power Pool306.8 TWh856
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans253.5 TWh422
#7California Independent System Operator169.4 TWh2,135
#9Tennessee Valley Authority163.4 TWh207
#10Florida Power & Light Co.152.2 TWh187
#12New York Independent System Operator134.3 TWh1,299
#13Duke Energy Carolinas112.6 TWh577
#15ISO New England111.1 TWh1,629
#16Bonneville Power Administration91.6 TWh167