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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 1,101 to 1,200 of 1,387
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Big Creek Water WorksBig Creek Water Works LtdHyampom, CA11 GWhDec 1986May 2025 Water
HaasPacific Gas & Electric Co.Balch Camp, CA220 GWhNov 1958Aug 2025 Water
AES Alamitos LLCAES Alamitos LLCLong Beach, CA38 GWhAug 1956Aug 2025 Natural Gas
AES Huntington Beach LLCAES Huntington Beach LLCHuntington Beach, CA8 GWhMay 1958Aug 2025 Natural Gas
Ormond BeachOrmond Beach Power, LLCOxnard, CA43 GWhJul 1971Aug 2025 Natural Gas
El Segundo CogenChevron USA Inc-El SegundoEl Segundo, CA1 TWhNov 1987Aug 2025 Natural Gas : 99.6%
Midway Sunset CogenMidway-Sunset Cogeneration CoFellows, CA112 GWhApr 1989Aug 2025 Natural Gas
Rosamond South 1Golden Fields Solar IV, LLCRosamond, CA36 GWh-Aug 2025 Solar
Sun Streams 2Sun Streams 2, LLCHassayampa, AZ328 GWhMay 2021Sep 2025 Solar
Point WindTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindTehachapi, CA234 GWhFeb 2021Sep 2025 Wind
Camino Solar HybridAvangrid Power LLCRosamond, CA80 GWh-Sep 2025 Solar
Chevron - Lost Hills HybridMN8 Energy LLCLost Hills, CA67 GWhMar 2020Sep 2025 Solar
Slate HybridMN8 Energy LLCStratford, CA741 GWhOct 2021Sep 2025 Solar
Solar BlueWestlands Solar Blue (OZ) Owner, LLCLemoore, CA658 GWhNov 2023Sep 2025 Solar
ChestnutCastanea Project LLCLemoore, CA391 GWhNov 2023Sep 2025 Solar
Golden Field Solar III, LLCGolden Fields Solar III, LLCRosamond, CA530 GWhNov 2020Sep 2025 Solar
Titan Solar 1 (CA)Titan Solar 1, LLCBorrego Springs, CA132 GWhNov 2020Sep 2025 Solar
Central 40Central 40, LLCNewman, CA71 GWhJan 2021Sep 2025 Solar
Desert Harvest II LLCDesert Harvest II LLCDesert Center, CA181 GWhNov 2020Sep 2025 Solar
Maverick Solar 4, LLCMaverick Solar 4, LLCDesert Center, CA265 GWhNov 2020Sep 2025 Solar
Maverick Solar 6, LLCMaverick Solar 6, LLCDesert Center, CA245 GWhOct 2021Sep 2025 Solar
Maverick Solar 7, LLCMaverick Solar 7, LLCDesert Center, CA337 GWhNov 2021Sep 2025 Solar
Fifth Standard Solar PV, LLC (Hybrid)Big Sky Wind, LLCHuron, CA318 GWhAug 2023Sep 2025 Solar
SE Athos II, LLCSE Athos II, LLCDesert Center, CA565 GWhNov 2021Sep 2025 Solar
Coachella Hills WindTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindPalm Springs, CA222 GWhFeb 2021Sep 2025 Wind
Summit WindsGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationLivermore, CA199 GWhJun 2021Sep 2025 Wind
Arlington Energy Center IIArlington Energy Center IIBlythe, CA633 GWhFeb 2022Sep 2025 Solar
Resurgence SolarResurgence SolarBoron, CA253 GWhJul 2023Sep 2025 Solar
Arlington Energy Center IIIArlington Energy Center IIIBlythe, CA321 GWhJul 2022Sep 2025 Solar
Hudson - High Desert HybridMN8 Energy LLCVictorville, CA285 GWhNov 2021Sep 2025 Solar
Rabbitbrush Solar, LLCLeeward Asset Management, LLCRosamond, CA245 GWhSep 2022Sep 2025 Solar
Rexford Solar FarmAES Clean EnergyDucor, CA559 GWh-Sep 2025 Solar
Daggett 2Daggett Solar Power 2 LLCDaggett, CA527 GWhNov 2023Sep 2025 Solar
Daggett 3Daggett Solar Power 3 LLCDaggett, CA878 GWhJun 2023Sep 2025 Solar
Chaparral SpringsLeeward Asset Management, LLCRosamond, CA428 GWh-Sep 2025 Solar
Edwards Sanborn E3Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA56 GWhNov 2021Sep 2025 Solar
Edwards Sanborn E1ATerra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA333 GWhJul 2022Sep 2025 Solar
Edwards Sanborn E2Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA300 GWhNov 2021Sep 2025 Solar
Scarlet Solar (CA)EDP Renewables North America LLCFresno, CA499 GWhMay 2024Sep 2025 Solar
LucianaTulare Solar Center, LLCRichgrove, CA138 GWhMar 2022Sep 2025 Solar
Edwards Sanborn S3Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA83 GWhFeb 2022Sep 2025 Solar
Edwards Sanborn S1Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA100 GWhFeb 2022Sep 2025 Solar
BigBeau Solar, LLCBig Beau Solar, LLCRosamond, CA360 GWhJan 2022Sep 2025 Solar
Blythe Mesa Solar IIBlythe Mesa Solar II, LLCBlythe, CA584 GWhNov 2022Sep 2025 Solar
Sandrini Solar 200EDPR CA Solar Park LLCMettler, CA383 GWhNov 2024Sep 2025 Solar
Sandrini Solar 100EDPR CA Solar Park II LLCMettler, CA218 GWhNov 2024Sep 2025 Solar
Edwards Sanborn E1BTerra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA355 GWhOct 2022Sep 2025 Solar
Edwards Sanborn E4Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA316 GWhNov 2022Sep 2025 Solar
Edwards Sanborn E5Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA155 GWhNov 2022Sep 2025 Solar
Edwards Sanborn S4Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA88 GWhOct 2022Sep 2025 Solar
Oberon Solar ProjectIP Oberon LLCDesert Center, CA581 GWhAug 2023Sep 2025 Solar
Oberon II Solar ProjectIP Oberon II, LLCDesert Center, CA598 GWhAug 2023Sep 2025 Solar
Victory PassVictory Pass I, LLCDesert Center, CA610 GWhFeb 2024Sep 2025 Solar
Arica SolarArica Solar, LLCDesert Center, CA719 GWhFeb 2024Sep 2025 Solar
Ocotillo WellsConductive PowerBorrego Springs, CA109 GWhAug 2023Sep 2025 Solar
Mesquite Solar 4, LLCConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Tonopah, AZ148 GWhDec 2023Sep 2025 Solar : 99.9%
AM Wind Repower LLCBrookfield Renewable Trading and Marketing LPWhitewater, CA67 GWh-Sep 2025 Wind
ProximaProxima Solar, LLCCrows Landing, CA462 GWhMar 2024Sep 2025 Solar
Baldy Mesa Solar & StorageAES Clean EnergyAdelanto, CA275 GWhApr 2024Sep 2025 Solar : 99.9%
Resurgence Solar IIResurgence Solar IIBoron, CA135 GWhJul 2023Sep 2025 Solar
McFarland A Solar and StorageAES Clean EnergyDateland, AZ528 GWhNov 2023Sep 2025 Solar
McFarland B Solar and StorageAES Clean EnergyDateland, AZ479 GWhNov 2024Sep 2025 Solar : 99.8%
Electrolyte BESSHenrietta BESS LLCLemoore, CA6 GWh-Sep 2025 Electricity used for energy storage
Lockhart Solar PV IITerra-Gen Operating Co-SolarHinkley, CA206 GWhJun 2023Sep 2025 Solar
Estrella Solar & StorageAES Clean EnergyLancaster, CA153 GWhNov 2023Sep 2025 Solar
Raceway Solar & StorageAES Clean EnergyLancaster, CA370 GWhApr 2024Sep 2025 Solar
Baldy Mesa 2_Silver Peak HybridAES Clean EnergyAdelanto, CA98 GWhNov 2024Sep 2025 Solar
Scarlet II HybridEDPR Scarlet II LLCCantua Creek, CA342 GWhNov 2024Sep 2025 Solar
Northern Orchard Solar PV, LLCNorthern Orchard Solar PV, LLCTaft, CA133 GWh-Sep 2025 Solar
PaulsellCrow Creek Solar, LLCCrows Landing, CA45 GWhMay 2024Sep 2025 Solar
Mesa Wind RepowerMesa Wind RepowerWhitewater, CA123 GWhMay 2024Sep 2025 Wind
Luna ValleyLuna Valley Solar I, LLCMendota, CA68 GWh-Sep 2025 Solar
P66 Rodeo SolarP66 Rodeo SolarRodeo, CA34 GWhMar 2023Sep 2025 Solar
J S EastwoodSouthern California Edison CoShaver Lake, CA84 GWhNov 1987Sep 2025 Water
BeldenPacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA188 GWhAug 1969Sep 2025 Water
Caribou 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA364 GWhOct 1958Sep 2025 Water
ElectraPacific Gas & Electric Co.Jackson, CA228 GWhMay 1948Sep 2025 Water
Humboldt BayPacific Gas & Electric Co.Eureka, CA354 GWhAug 2010Sep 2025 Natural Gas : 99.6%
James B BlackPacific Gas & Electric Co.Big Bend, CA597 GWhNov 1965Sep 2025 Water
Dynegy Moss Landing Power Plant HybridDynegy -Moss Landing LLCMoss Landing, CA3 TWhNov 1967Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Pit 4Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Big Bend, CA399 GWhJun 1955Sep 2025 Water
Pit 5Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Big Bend, CA620 GWhMar 1944Sep 2025 Water
Pit 7Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Montgomery Creek, CA441 GWhAug 1965Sep 2025 Water
PoePacific Gas & Electric Co.Storrie, CA312 GWhSep 1958Sep 2025 Water
Rock CreekPacific Gas & Electric Co.Storrie, CA610 GWhFeb 1950Sep 2025 Water
Geysers Unit 5-20Geysers Power Co LLCMiddletown, CA4 TWhMar 1971Sep 2025 Geothermal
Big Creek 3Southern California Edison CoAuberry, CA598 GWhAug 1923Sep 2025 Water
Big Creek 4Southern California Edison CoNorth Fork, CA322 GWhMay 1951Sep 2025 Water
Big Creek 2ASouthern California Edison CoAuberry, CA211 GWhJul 1928Sep 2025 Water
Mammoth PoolSouthern California Edison CoNorth Fork, CA383 GWhFeb 1960Sep 2025 Water
Mountainview Generating StationSouthern California Edison CoRedlands, CA2 TWhNov 2005Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Dion R HolmCity & County of San FranciscoGroveland, CA466 GWhJul 1960Sep 2025 Water
MoccasinCity & County of San FranciscoMoccasin, CA280 GWhJul 1969Sep 2025 Water
R C KirkwoodCity & County of San FranciscoGroveland, CA404 GWhJan 1967Sep 2025 Water
Middle ForkPlacer County Water AgencyForesthill, CA365 GWhSep 1966Sep 2025 Water
Devil CanyonCalifornia Dept. of Water ResourcesSan Bernardino, CA791 GWhNov 1972Sep 2025 Water
Edward C HyattCalifornia Dept. of Water ResourcesOroville, CA2 TWhFeb 1968Sep 2025 Water
ThermalitoCalifornia Dept. of Water ResourcesOroville, CA309 GWhJan 1968Sep 2025 Water
ColgateYuba County Water AgencyDobbins, CA1 TWhSep 1969Sep 2025 Water
Kerckhoff 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Auberry, CA371 GWhApr 1983Sep 2025 Water

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