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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 Jan 2026
Annual Generation 184.8 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 | 41.7% Solar | 26.8% Water | 11.8% Wind | 10.6% Nuclear | 9.5%

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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 501 to 600 of 1,388
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Double C Generation Limited PartnershipWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA15 GWhFeb 1989Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Kern Front LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA12 GWhJan 1989Dec 2024 Natural Gas
High Sierra LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA14 GWhFeb 1989Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Victory Garden (Tehachapi)Wind Stream Operations LLCTehachapi, CA33 GWhNov 1981Dec 2024 Wind
Sky River Wind Energy CenterSky River Wind LLCTehachapi, CA245 GWhJan 1991Dec 2024 Wind
Harbor CogenHarbor Cogeneration Co.Wilmington, CA17 GWhNov 1988Dec 2024 Natural Gas
BowmanNevada Irrigation DistrictNevada City, CA11 GWhAug 1986Dec 2024 Water
Salka Cabazon WindSalka Cabazon Wind LLCNorth Palm Springs, CA8 GWhDec 1998Dec 2024 Wind
Altamont Gas RecoveryWM Renewable Energy LLCLivermore, CA39 GWhFeb 1969Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Covanta Stanislaus EnergyCovanta Stanislaus IncCrows Landing, CA62 GWhAug 1988Dec 2024 Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 50.0% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 40.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 9.1%
San Gorgonio Westwinds II LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindNorth Palm Springs, CA124 GWhMay 1999Dec 2024 Wind
Plant No 1 Orange CountyOrange County Sanitation DistFountain Valley, CA40 GWhMay 1993Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 80.1% Natural Gas : 19.9%
Agnews Power PlantOLS Energy-Agnews Inc.San Jose, CA10 GWhOct 1990Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Coalinga Cogeneration FacilityAera Energy LLC-CoalingaCoalinga, CA36 GWhMay 1988Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Oak Creek Energy Systems ITerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA54 GWhMay 1982Dec 2024 Wind
New Hogan Power PlantModesto Irrigation DistrictValley Springs, CA9 GWhMar 1989Dec 2024 Water
East Winds ProjectTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindPalm Springs, CA7 GWhNov 1983Dec 2024 Wind
Mojave 16/17/18Terra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA74 GWhNov 1989Dec 2024 Wind
CamChino Leasing LLCCamChino Leasing LLCChino, CA7 GWhNov 1987Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Solano County Cogen PlantSolano CountyFairfield, CA8 GWhMay 1989Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Martinez Sulfuric Acid Regeneration PltEco Services Corp.Martinez, CA17 GWhDec 1977Dec 2024 Waste Heat
McKittrick CogenChevron USA IncMcKittrick, CA67 GWhMay 2012Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Lost Hills Cogeneration PlantAERA Energy LLCLost Hills, CA9 GWhSep 1985Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Cymric 31X CogenChevron USA IncMcKittrick, CA20 GWhSep 1988Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Cymric 6Z CogenChevron USA IncMcKittrick, CA33 GWhJun 1986Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Coalinga 25D CogenChevron USA IncCoalinga, CA42 GWhSep 1986Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Plant No 2 Orange CountyOrange County Sanitation DistHuntington Beach, CA59 GWhMay 1993Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 73.7% Natural Gas : 26.0%
Cymric 36W CogenChevron USA IncMcKittrick, CA59 GWhSep 1982Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Mojave 3/4/5Terra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA133 GWhNov 1990Dec 2024 Wind
Aidlin Geothermal Power PlantGeysers Power Co LLCMiddletown, CA81 GWhApr 1989Dec 2024 Geothermal
85 AWind Wall 1 LLCTehachapi, CA71 GWhDec 1984Dec 2024 Wind
85 BWind Wall 1 LLCTehachapi, CA98 GWhDec 1984Dec 2024 Wind
Yuba City Cogen PartnersWellhead Services, IncYuba City, CA23 GWhNov 1990Dec 2024 Natural Gas
MM West CovinaMM West Covina Energy LLCWest Covina, CA31 GWhMay 1993Dec 2024 Landfill Gas : 99.8%
Stockton BiomassDTE Stockton LLCStockton, CA343 GWhNov 1987Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.5%
Coram Energy LLC (ECT)Nextera Energy ResourcesTehachapi, CA18 GWhApr 2005Dec 2024 Wind
Coram Energy LLCNextera Energy ResourcesTehachapi, CA10 GWhDec 2004Dec 2024 Wind
Coram Energy LLC (4.5MW)Nextera Energy ResourcesTehachapi, CA10 GWhNov 1985Dec 2024 Wind
Three Forks Water Power ProjectGrizzly Mountain RanchZenia, CA3 GWhNov 1984Dec 2024 Water
Welport Lease ProjectSentinel Peak Resources California, LLCMcKittrick, CA35 GWhFeb 1990Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Dome ProjectSentinel Peak Resources California, LLCFellows, CA48 GWhJul 1988Dec 2024 Natural Gas
EDF Renewable Windfarm V IncEDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc.Birds Landing, CA20 GWhDec 1989Dec 2024 Wind
San Gorgonio Windplant WPP1993FPL Energy Operating Services, Inc.North Palm Springs, CA202 GWhNov 2011Dec 2024 Wind
Oroville Cogeneration LPApex Power Generation Corp.Oroville, CA672 MWhDec 1989Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Sierra Pacific SonoraSierra Pacific IndustriesStandard, CA35 GWhJan 2001Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Spicer Meadow ProjectNorthern California Power AgnyMurphys, CA22 GWhOct 1989Dec 2024 Water
MM Yolo PowerYolo County Community Services DepartmentWoodland, CA17 GWhSep 1990Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
TPC Windfarms LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA46 GWhNov 1986Dec 2024 Wind
Difwind Farms Ltd VITerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA15 GWhDec 1986Dec 2024 Wind
Tehachapi Wind Resource IICalWind Resources IncTehachapi, CA46 GWhDec 1996Dec 2024 Wind
RidgetopTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA146 GWhMar 1994Dec 2024 Wind
Monterey One WaterMonterey One WaterMarina, CA7 GWhJul 1988Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 74.6% Natural Gas : 25.4%
Montgomery Creek HydroCentral Rivers Power US, LLCMontgomery Creek, CA10 GWhDec 1986Dec 2024 Water
MM San Diego-MiramarMM San Diego Energy-MiramarSan Diego, CA46 GWhJun 1997Dec 2024 Landfill Gas : 91.9% Other Biomass Gas : 8.1%
MM Lopez EnergyMM Lopez Energy LLCLake View Terrace, CA25 GWhNov 1998Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Aera San Ardo Cogen FacilityAera Energy LLC-San ArdoSan Ardo, CA17 GWhJun 1989Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Phoenix Wind Power LLCAvangrid Power LLCNorth Palm Springs, CA3 GWhMay 1999Dec 2024 Wind
CalPeak Power Vaca Dixon Peaker PlantCalPeak Power, LLCVacaville, CA4 GWhMay 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
CalPeak Power Panoche Peaker PlantCalPeak Power, LLCFirebaugh, CA10 GWhNov 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Border Hybrid Energy CenterCalPeak Power, LLCSan Diego, CA15 GWhOct 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Cuyamaca Peak Energy PlantSan Diego Gas & Electric CoEl Cajon, CA6 GWhApr 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
CalPeak Power Enterprise Peaker PlantCalPeak Power, LLCEscondido, CA6 GWhOct 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Escondido Energy CenterWellhead Services, IncEscondido, CA9 GWhDec 2013Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Indigo Energy FacilityDiamond Generating CorporationNorth Palm Springs, CA25 GWhJun 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Larkspur Energy FacilityDiamond Generating CorporationSan Diego, CA24 GWhJun 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Creed Energy CenterCreed Energy Center LLCSuisun, CA6 GWhDec 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Lambie Energy CenterGilroy Energy Center LLCSuisun, CA10 GWhDec 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Goose Haven Energy CenterGoose Haven Energy CenterSuisun, CA13 GWhDec 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Sonoma Central Landfill Phase ICounty of Sonoma Dept of TrnspPetaluma, CA6 GWhJun 1993Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Sonoma Central Landfill Phase IICounty of Sonoma Dept of TrnspPetaluma, CA5 GWhMay 1996Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Gilroy Peaking Energy CenterCalpine Gilroy Cogen LPGilroy, CA23 GWhOct 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
King City PeakingCalpine Corp-King CityKing City, CA12 GWhMar 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Yuba City Energy CenterCalpine Corp-Yuba CityYuba City, CA39 GWhJul 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Feather River Energy CenterCalpine Corp-Yuba CityYuba City, CA46 GWhDec 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Wolfskill Energy CenterGilroy Energy Center LLCFairfield, CA7 GWhDec 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Wellhead Power PanocheWellhead Services, IncFirebaugh, CA3 GWhJul 1973Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Century Generating FacilityColton Power LPColton, CA952 MWhAug 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Drews Generating FacilityColton Power LPColton, CA1 GWhJul 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Agua Mansa Power PlantE I Colton LLCColton, CA9 GWhMay 2003Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Riverview Energy CenterGilroy Energy Center for RiverviewAntioch, CA22 GWhApr 2003Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Cabazon Wind PartnersShell Wind Energy Inc.Cabazon, CA97 GWhSep 2002Dec 2024 Wind
Whitewater Hill Wind PartnersShell Wind Energy Inc.North Palm Springs, CA128 GWhSep 2002Dec 2024 Wind
H. GonzalesCity of VernonVernon, CA178 MWhDec 1986Dec 2024 Natural Gas
High Winds LLCFPLE High Winds, LLCBirds Landing, CA233 GWhJun 2003Dec 2024 Wind
Blacksand Generating FacilityBridge Energy LLCBrea, CA39 GWhMay 2000Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Mountain View IIIAvangrid Power LLCNorth Palm Springs, CA76 GWhNov 2003Dec 2024 Wind
Springville HydroelectricCalleguas Mun Water DistrictCamarillo, CA98 MWhFeb 1994Dec 2024 Water
Regional Wastewater Control FacilityCity of Stockton MUDStockton, CA3 GWhOct 2000Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 97.7% Natural Gas : 2.3%
Riverside Energy Resource CenterCity of Riverside - (CA)Riverside, CA72 GWhMay 2006Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Springs Generating StationCity of Riverside - (CA)Riverside, CA825 MWhJun 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Red BluffCalifornia Power Holdings LLCRed Bluff, CA10 GWhJul 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Chowchilla IICalifornia Power Holdings LLCChowchilla, CA16 GWhMay 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Diablo Winds LLCSequitur Renewables, LLCLivermore, CA20 GWhNov 2004Dec 2024 Wind
Helzel & Schwarzhoff 86Wind Stream Operations LLCTehachapi, CA3 GWhNov 1986Dec 2024 Wind
ZCOWind Stream Operations LLCTehachapi, CA1 GWhNov 1985Dec 2024 Wind
Kumeyaay WindLeeward Asset Management, LLCCampo, CA127 GWhNov 2005Dec 2024 Wind
Oasis WindTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA238 GWhNov 2004Dec 2024 Wind
Bear Valley Power PlantBear Valley Electric ServiceBig Bear Lake, CA307 MWhDec 2004Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Clearwater Power PlantCity of Riverside - (CA)Corona, CA10 GWhFeb 2005Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Shiloh I Wind ProjectAvangrid Power LLCRio Vista, CA390 GWhApr 2006Dec 2024 Wind

Surrounding Balancing Authorities

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#26Arizona Public Service Company24.0 TWh92
#54Arlington Valley, LLC3.3 TWh1
#36Balancing Authority of Northern California14.7 TWh87
#47Imperial Irrigation District6.4 TWh66
#29Los Angeles Department of Water and Power18.6 TWh124
#22Nevada Power Company37.3 TWh139
#64New Harquahala Generating Company, LLC132.0 GWh1
#19Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District60.1 TWh48
#57Turlock Irrigation District2.0 TWh11
#39Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region9.8 TWh33

Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#3Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.484.7 TWh1,313
#5Southwest Power Pool300.6 TWh835
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans249.9 TWh417
#7California Independent System Operator184.8 TWh2,075
#9Tennessee Valley Authority161.0 TWh204
#10Florida Power & Light Co.149.6 TWh187
#12New York Independent System Operator132.6 TWh1,211
#13Duke Energy Carolinas111.6 TWh565
#15ISO New England107.8 TWh1,577
#16Bonneville Power Administration83.7 TWh163