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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 Jul 2025
Annual Generation 189.7 TWh
Power Plants2,051
Utilities948
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 | 43.4% Solar | 25.5% Water | 11.2% Wind | 10.7% Nuclear | 9.7%

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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 401 to 500 of 1,357
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Alticor Inc - Solar ProjectMN8 Energy LLCBuena Park, CA2 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Medline Ind. Phase 2 TracyEnterSolarTracy, CA2 GWhMar 2018Dec 2024 Solar
POM Juice SolarWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Fresno, CA3 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
SCV Water - Gladbach Water Treatment Plant Phases I and IISCV WaterSanta Clara, CA5 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
IOS II-LAX9Madison Energy Holdings LLCFontana, CA7 GWhJan 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Sierra Pacific Industries (2042-RD)Sierra Pacific IndustriesRed Bluff, CA16 GWhApr 2020Dec 2024 Solar
DGS Wasco State PrisonForefront Power, LLCWasco, CA4 GWhJun 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Niagara Bottling - RialtoSkyHigh 2 SolarRialto, CA8 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
BBARWADistributed Solar Development, LLCBig Bear, CA3 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Gilead Sciences La Verne Rooftop SolarGilead Sciences, Inc. - La VerneLa Verne, CA3 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Google Moffett Park Solar ProjectGoogle, Inc.Sunnyvale, CA3 GWhFeb 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Calibrant Bakersfield LLCBay4 Energy Services, LLCBakersfield, CA4 GWhJan 2022Dec 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
CA - Fresno County - Juvenile HallForefront Power, LLCFresno, CA552 MWhFeb 2022Dec 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
CA-DGS RFP-Pleasant Valley State PrisonForefront Power, LLCCoalinga, CA4 GWhDec 2023Dec 2024 Solar
ATT North WatneyBloom EnergyFairfield, CA8 GWhNov 2019Dec 2024 Natural Gas
CA-DGS- RFP-Correctional Training FacForefront Power, LLCSoledad, CA3 GWhFeb 2024Dec 2024 Solar
OES Biogas PowerOrganic Energy Solutions, Inc.San Bernardino, CA5 GWh-Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
CA-DGS-California Men's ColonyForefront Power, LLCSan Luis Obispo, CA5 GWhApr 2023Dec 2024 Solar
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
Abel Road BioenergyACC Renewable ResourcesWilliams, CA22 GWhJun 2022Dec 2024 Agricultural By-Products
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
Sierra Pacific Chinese CampSierra Pacific IndustriesChinese Camp, CA5 GWhFeb 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Graniterock QuarryCalCom EnergyAromas, CA9 GWhAug 2022Dec 2024 Solar
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
Sealed Air Madera Solar ProjectSealed Air CorporationMadera, CA6 GWhApr 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Kern Valley SPEcoplexus, IncDelano, CA8 GWhAug 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Vacaville HospitalKP Vacaville Solar, LLCVacaville, CA3 GWhNov 2019Dec 2024 Solar
Laredo Detention Facility - Solar 2, 3County of KernBakersfield, CA5 GWhOct 2021Dec 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
CA-Ventura Co CCD-Oxnard College CanopyForefront Power, LLCVentura, CA3 GWhNov 2022Dec 2024 Solar
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
Catalina ExpressAltus Power America Management, LLCSan Pedro, CA2 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
AT&T - GardenaBloom EnergyGardena, CA8 GWhMay 2013Dec 2024 Natural Gas
AT&T - HawthorneBloom EnergyHawthorne, CA6 GWhSep 2016Dec 2024 Natural Gas
DirecTV - Los AngelesBloom EnergyLos Angeles, CA8 GWhSep 2016Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Keysight - Santa RosaBloom EnergySanta Rosa, CA13 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
AT&T - HaywardBloom EnergyHayward, CA8 GWhOct 2016Dec 2024 Natural Gas
SCC - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA8 GWhFeb 2014Dec 2024 Natural Gas
CalTech - Pasadena (PPA)Bloom Energy 2009 PPAPasadena, CA9 GWhFeb 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
University of San DiegoBloom Energy 2009 PPASan Diego, CA8 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Natural Gas
OK Produce Fresno CarportOK ProduceFresno, CA4 GWhDec 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Chambers 4 - Eastvale LGB3MN8 Energy LLCEastvale, CA4 GWhJan 2019Dec 2024 Solar
Chambers 4 - Redland LGB4MN8 Energy LLCRedlands, CA1 GWhFeb 2019Dec 2024 Solar
Broadway 4 - Target ShafterMN8 Energy LLCShafter, CA3 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Broadway 3 - UCSB Lot 38MN8 Energy LLCSanta Barbara, CA3 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Broadway 3 - UC Merced 1MN8 Energy LLCMerced, CA901 MWhSep 2009Dec 2024 Solar
CSP Los AngelesEcoplexus, IncLancaster, CA6 GWhSep 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Donaghy-StocktonDonaghy Sales Inc.Stockton, CA2 GWhSep 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Van der Kooi Dairy Solar ArrayMaas Energy WorksRiverdale, CA4 GWhMar 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Chambers 4 - Rialto LGB8MN8 Energy LLCRialto, CA4 GWhNov 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Chambers 4 - Eastvale DCA2MN8 Energy LLCEastvale, CA424 MWhNov 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Chambers 4 - San Bernardino SNA7MN8 Energy LLCSan Bernardino, CA595 MWhNov 2018Dec 2024 Solar
University of the PacificThe Greater Light USA LLCStockton, CA6 GWhApr 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Wonderful Huller & ShelllingWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA3 GWhJul 2021Dec 2024 Solar
IGS KSBDGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationHighland, CA9 GWhFeb 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Fremont CA AutoFactoryTesla Inc.Fremont, CA480 MWhFeb 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Wonderful Lost HillsWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA48 GWhAug 2021Dec 2024 Solar
AT&T - San Diego Trade StreetBloom EnergySan Diego, CA6 GWhFeb 2016Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Trona Solar IIITrona Solar III LLCTrona, CA5 GWhMar 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Deer Creek 2Greenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationShingle Springs, CA3 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Marina SouthAltus Power America Management, LLCSan Pedro, CA2 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Firestone Walker Brewery - Phase 1SkyHigh 2 SolarPaso Robles, CA3 GWhOct 2020Dec 2024 Solar
California State Univ at Channel IslandsSkyHigh 2 SolarCamarillo, CA8 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
El Dorado CountySkyHigh 2 SolarPlacerville, CA3 GWhFeb 2021Dec 2024 Solar
CSU San Jose State UniversitySkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jose, CA2 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
EMWD - San Jacinto RES BCTSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA3 GWhApr 2022Dec 2024 Solar
EMWD - Sun City RWRFSkyHigh 2 SolarMenifee, CA4 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
EMWD - San Jacinto RWRF NEMSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA10 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
EMWD - Perris Valley RWRFSkyHigh 2 SolarPerris, CA6 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Wonderful Orchards - WestsideWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA13 GWhJul 2021Dec 2024 Solar

Surrounding Balancing Authorities

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#26Arizona Public Service Company23.2 TWh88
#54Arlington Valley, LLC3.3 TWh1
#35Balancing Authority of Northern California15.0 TWh86
#48Imperial Irrigation District6.0 TWh66
#32Los Angeles Department of Water and Power18.7 TWh124
#22Nevada Power Company37.9 TWh139
#56New Harquahala Generating Company, LLC2.7 TWh1
#18Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District59.0 TWh48
#58Turlock Irrigation District2.1 TWh11
#44Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region8.1 TWh32

Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#3Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.476.9 TWh1,305
#5Southwest Power Pool296.4 TWh830
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans250.9 TWh417
#7California Independent System Operator189.7 TWh2,051
#8Tennessee Valley Authority158.8 TWh204
#10Florida Power & Light Co.149.0 TWh187
#12New York Independent System Operator130.8 TWh1,191
#13Duke Energy Carolinas111.8 TWh565
#14ISO New England103.8 TWh1,561
#16Bonneville Power Administration80.6 TWh163