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California Independent System Operator

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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 101 to 200 of 1,387
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Fresno Bullard High School HybridForefront Power, LLCFresno, CA2 GWhFeb 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Fresno Hoover High School HybridForefront Power, LLCFresno, CA2 GWhFeb 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Fresno Sunnyside High School HybridForefront Power, LLCFresno, CA3 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Central CA Fuel Cell 1Central CA Fuel Cell 1Tulare, CA17 GWhApr 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
RE-VFO LLCRE-VFO LLCVisalia, CA2 GWhApr 2009Dec 2024 Solar
D'Arrigo Brothers - Phase 4CalCom EnergySalinas, CA4 GWhFeb 2019Dec 2024 Solar
CD4CD4Mammoth Lakes, CA277 GWhJun 2022Dec 2024 Geothermal
PSREC/SIAD SolarPlumas Sierra Rural Electric CoopHerlong, CA6 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Walnut Unified School District Walnut HSTesla Inc.Walnut, CA809 MWhJan 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Moonlight Packing - Phase 2CalCom EnergyReedley, CA3 GWhMay 2019Dec 2024 Solar
California CityMN8 Energy LLCCalifornia City, CA5 GWhJun 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Lafayette 2 - Internal Services DeptMN8 Energy LLCLos Angeles, CA3 GWhJul 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Illumina Way SDBloom EnergySan Diego, CA29 GWhAug 2019Dec 2024 Natural Gas
ATT North WatneyBloom EnergyFairfield, CA8 GWhNov 2019Dec 2024 Natural Gas
OES Biogas PowerOrganic Energy Solutions, Inc.San Bernardino, CA5 GWh-Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Lafayette 2 - MLK Jr. Hospital (MLK)MN8 Energy LLCLos Angeles, CA2 GWhJul 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Tracy 210Costco WholesaleTracy, CA21 GWhFeb 2019Dec 2024 Natural Gas
North Kern State Prison Phase IISunE P11L Holdings, LLCDelano, CA6 GWhAug 2012Dec 2024 Solar
AGT000 Stevens Creek Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA8 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
CST001 McCarthy Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCMilpitas, CA9 GWhDec 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
EQX010 Great Oaks Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA20 GWhAug 2019Dec 2024 Natural Gas
EQX011 Duane Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA23 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
EQX015 Great Oaks Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA31 GWhDec 2017Dec 2024 Natural Gas
JSR000 N Mathilda Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSunnyvale, CA9 GWhMay 2019Dec 2024 Natural Gas
KSR028 Merced Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Leandro, CA16 GWhMar 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
GEN005 Antibody Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCOceanside, CA21 GWhMar 2019Dec 2024 Natural Gas
SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA12 GWhNov 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
KSR053 Cantara Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCPanorama City, CA12 GWhApr 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSalinas, CA8 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Kroger La HabraRalph's Grocery CompanyLa Habra, CA2 GWhMar 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Soscol Ferry SolarSoscol Ferry SolarNapa, CA5 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Silveira Ranch Road SolarSilveira Ranch Road SolarNovato, CA4 GWhFeb 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Kern Valley SPEcoplexus, IncDelano, CA8 GWhAug 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Vacaville HospitalKP Vacaville Solar, LLCVacaville, CA3 GWhNov 2019Dec 2024 Solar
Oasis AltaTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA57 GWhMar 2021Dec 2024 Wind
DGS Valley State PrisonForefront Power, LLCChowchilla, CA4 GWhJan 2021Dec 2024 Solar
FTF-PackingShedFamily Tree FarmsReedley, CA581 MWhMay 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Firebaugh-CCS-PV-1Mike Woolf FarmingFirebaugh, CA2 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Toyota Long Beach TrigenLong Beach Trigen, LLCLong Beach, CA17 GWhOct 2023Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
SB Water Reclamation Fuel CellSan Bernardino Fuel Cell, LLCSan Bernardino, CA9 GWhMay 2021Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 91.7% Natural Gas : 8.3%
San Diego - EMDF at San DiegoCalifornia PV Energy 3, LLCSan Diego, CA5 GWhMar 2021Dec 2024 Solar
San Diego - NCRC at VistaCalifornia PV Energy 3, LLCVista, CA3 GWhFeb 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Wonderful Orchards - New ColumbiaWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Firebaugh, CA10 GWhAug 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Still Water PowerStill Water Power LLCHanford, CA674 MWhApr 2020Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Wonderful Orchards - WestsideWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA13 GWhJul 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Wonderful Orchards - BelridgeWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA12 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
ESCA-LL-COLTON, LLCMadison Energy Holdings LLCColton, CA4 GWhAug 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Dissigno Healdsburg FPV, LLCPalmetto Power Management LLCHealdsburg, CA6 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Tranquillity IDTranquillity Solar 1, LLCTranquillity, CA3 GWhFeb 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Firestone Walker Brewery - Phase 1SkyHigh 2 SolarPaso Robles, CA3 GWhOct 2020Dec 2024 Solar
EMWD - Perris Valley RWRFSkyHigh 2 SolarPerris, CA6 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
EMWD - San Jacinto RWRF NEMSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA10 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
EMWD - Sun City RWRFSkyHigh 2 SolarMenifee, CA4 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
EMWD - San Jacinto RES BCTSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA3 GWhApr 2022Dec 2024 Solar
CSU San Jose State UniversitySkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jose, CA2 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
El Dorado CountySkyHigh 2 SolarPlacerville, CA3 GWhFeb 2021Dec 2024 Solar
California State Univ at Channel IslandsSkyHigh 2 SolarCamarillo, CA8 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
EMWD - Moreno Valley RWRFSkyHigh 2 SolarMoreno Valley, CA6 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Amazon - Stockton - Roof (SCK1) - (CA)Forefront Power, LLCStockton, CA4 GWhFeb 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Vallecitos Water DistrictSSA Solar of CA 5, LLCSan Marcos, CA3 GWhAug 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Byron Highway SolarRPCA Solar 3, LLCByron, CA14 GWhOct 2022Dec 2024 Solar
CA Institute for WomenEcoplexus, IncChino, CA2 GWhJan 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Atascadero State HospitalEcoplexus, IncAtascadero, CA3 GWhJul 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Broadway 2 - UC RiversideMN8 Energy LLCRiverside, CA2 GWhAug 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Prologis L.PPowerflexTracy, CA6 GWhJul 2018Dec 2024 Solar
County of San Diego COC HybridSolar Star California LXXVIII, LLCSan Diego, CA3 GWhJun 2020Dec 2024 Solar
SEPV SierraSEPV Sierra, LLCLancaster, CA5 GWhMar 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Diamond H Dairy PowerMadera DP 2, LLCChowchilla, CA12 GWhSep 2021Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Lake HermanGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationBenicia, CA13 GWhOct 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Dos PalosGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationDos Palos, CA2 GWhOct 2021Dec 2024 Solar
El Dorado Solar, LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationEl Dorado Hills, CA3 GWhMar 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Amazon PSP1Greenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationBeaumont, CA7 GWhSep 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Catalina ExpressAltus Power America Management, LLCSan Pedro, CA2 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Marina SouthAltus Power America Management, LLCSan Pedro, CA2 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Deer Creek 2Greenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationShingle Springs, CA3 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Trona Solar IIITrona Solar III LLCTrona, CA5 GWhMar 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Fremont CA AutoFactoryTesla Inc.Fremont, CA480 MWhFeb 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Berrenda Mesa Water DistrictThe Greater Light USA LLCLost Hills, CA16 GWhJun 2023Dec 2024 Solar
IGS KSBDGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationHighland, CA9 GWhFeb 2022Dec 2024 Solar
CA - DGS RFP - RJ Donovan State PrisonForefront Power, LLCSan Diego, CA5 GWhDec 2023Dec 2024 Solar
CA-DGS-California Correctional InstForefront Power, LLCTehachapi, CA7 GWhMar 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Fremont - Kato RdTesla Inc.Fremont, CA2 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
University of the PacificThe Greater Light USA LLCStockton, CA6 GWhApr 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Van der Kooi Dairy Solar ArrayMaas Energy WorksRiverdale, CA4 GWhMar 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Donaghy-StocktonDonaghy Sales Inc.Stockton, CA2 GWhSep 2021Dec 2024 Solar
CSP Los AngelesEcoplexus, IncLancaster, CA6 GWhSep 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Broadway 3 - UC Merced 1MN8 Energy LLCMerced, CA901 MWhSep 2009Dec 2024 Solar
Broadway 3 - UCSB Lot 38MN8 Energy LLCSanta Barbara, CA3 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Broadway 4 - Target ShafterMN8 Energy LLCShafter, CA3 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Solar
University of San DiegoBloom Energy 2009 PPASan Diego, CA8 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Natural Gas
CalTech - Pasadena (PPA)Bloom Energy 2009 PPAPasadena, CA9 GWhFeb 2016Dec 2024 Natural Gas
SCC - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA8 GWhFeb 2014Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Keysight - Santa RosaBloom EnergySanta Rosa, CA13 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
DirecTV - Los AngelesBloom EnergyLos Angeles, CA8 GWhSep 2016Dec 2024 Natural Gas
AT&T - Redwood CityBloom EnergyRedwood City, CA6 GWhFeb 2013Dec 2024 Natural Gas
AT&T - GardenaBloom EnergyGardena, CA8 GWhMay 2013Dec 2024 Natural Gas
AT&T - HawthorneBloom EnergyHawthorne, CA6 GWhSep 2016Dec 2024 Natural Gas
AT&T - HaywardBloom EnergyHayward, CA8 GWhOct 2016Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Enloe Medical - ChicoBloom EnergyChico, CA13 GWhMay 2021Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Comcast - Universal CityBloom EnergyUniversal City, CA8 GWhAug 2021Dec 2024 Natural Gas

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