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

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
MM San Diego-MiramarMM San Diego Energy-MiramarSan Diego, CA40 GWhJun 1997Dec 2025 Landfill Gas : 91.4% Other Biomass Gas : 8.6%
Larkspur Energy FacilityDiamond Generating CorporationSan Diego, CA23 GWhJun 2001Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Childrens HospitalDTE San Diego COGEN Inc.San Diego, CA26 GWhMar 2000May 2026 Natural Gas : 99.9%
Otay Mesa Generating ProjectOtay Mesa Energy Center LLCSan Diego, CA1 TWhSep 2009May 2026 Natural Gas
Border Hybrid Energy CenterCalPeak Power, LLCSan Diego, CA9 GWhOct 2001Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Naval Hospital Medical CenterDepartment of the NavySan Diego, CA17 GWhNov 2003May 2026 Natural Gas
Kyocera International Inc.(San Diego)Kyocera International, IncSan Diego, CA14 GWhAug 2012Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Pio Pico Energy CenterPio Pico Energy Center LLCSan Diego, CA47 GWhOct 2016Dec 2025 Natural Gas
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA57 GWhAug 2002May 2026 Natural Gas : 97.4% Solar : 2.6%
SDCCD - MiramarCleanCapital HoldingsSan Diego, CA1 GWhJan 2011Dec 2025 Solar
Gas Utilization FacilityCity of San Diego - (CA)San Diego, CA29 GWhMay 1985May 2026 Other Biomass Gas
ISH Solar Hospital SDMCKaiser PermanenteSan Diego, CA1 GWhNov 2011Dec 2025 Solar
Watkins Manufacturing Co.Watkins Manufacturing CorporationSan Diego, CA8 GWhOct 2001May 2026 Natural Gas
San DimasMetropolitan Water District of S CASan Dimas, CA10 GWhMay 1981Sep 2025 Water
San Dimas Wash Generating StationSan Gabriel Valley Mun Wtr DtSan Dimas, CA1 GWhFeb 1986Sep 2025 Water
Sunset Reservoir North BasinDuke Energy Renewables ServicesSan Francisco, CA6 GWhAug 2010Dec 2025 Solar
Parnassus Central Utility PlantUniversity of California-San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA67 GWhDec 1995May 2026 Natural Gas
Transamerica PyramidTransamerica Pyramid Properties LLCSan Francisco, CA4 MWhJun 2007Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Univ of San Francisco CogenUniversity of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA5 GWhAug 1987Dec 2024 Natural Gas
One Market PlazaParamount Group IncSan Francisco, CA1 GWhNov 2003Dec 2025 Natural Gas
SF Southeast Cogen PlantCity & County of San Francisco - (CA)San Francisco, CA341 MWhMay 2002Dec 2025 Other Biomass Gas
Soboba Community Solar ProjectSoboba Band of Luiseno IndiansSan Jacinto, CA4 GWhJul 2016Dec 2025 Solar
EMWD - San Jacinto RES BCTSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA11 GWhApr 2022Dec 2025 Solar
EMWD - San Jacinto RWRF NEMSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA3 GWhJun 2021Dec 2025 Solar
San Joaquin SolarGASNA 6P, LLCSan Joaquin, CA22 GWhApr 2018Dec 2025 Solar
Crystal Farms Local SolarAgilitas Energy, Inc.San Joaquin, CA9 GWhOct 2023Dec 2025 Solar
Fresno SolarWellhead Services, IncSan Joaquin, CA5 GWhSep 2015Aug 2025 Solar
Fresno Cogen PartnersWellhead Services, IncSan Joaquin, CA840 MWhDec 1989Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Teichert Materials-Teichert VernalisFoundation HA Energy Generation, LLCSan Joaquin, CA2 GWhSep 2010Dec 2025 Wind
San Jose CogenerationSan Jose State University Fclts Dev &OpsSan Jose, CA35 GWhNov 1984May 2026 Natural Gas
Metcalf Energy CenterCalpine Corp - Metcalf Energy CenterSan Jose, CA2 TWhMay 2005May 2026 Natural Gas
Xilinx San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA8 GWhJan 2012Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Los Esteros Critical Energy CenterLos Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLCSan Jose, CA167 GWhJan 2003May 2026 Natural Gas
Kellogg's - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA9 GWhAug 2013Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Agnews Power PlantOLS Energy-Agnews Inc.San Jose, CA9 GWhOct 1990Dec 2025 Natural Gas
SJ/SC WPCPSan Jose/Santa Clara Water P CSan Jose, CA69 GWhJan 1953May 2026 Natural Gas : 54.1% Other Biomass Gas : 45.7%
Zero Waste Energy Development Co LLCZero Waste Energy Development Company LLCSan Jose, CA2 GWhJan 2015Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
SCC - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA8 GWhFeb 2014Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Micro Santa ClaraBloom EnergySan Jose, CA25 GWhJun 2018Dec 2025 Natural Gas
EQX010 Great Oaks Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA19 GWhAug 2019Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Equinix San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA7 GWhOct 2015Dec 2025 Natural Gas
EQX015 Great Oaks Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA31 GWhDec 2017Dec 2025 Natural Gas
AT&T HolgerBloom EnergySan Jose, CA1 GWhMay 2016Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Equinix Lundy Ave. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA31 GWhAug 2017Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Equinix Great Oaks Blvd. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA27 GWhNov 2017Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Guadalupe Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara - (CA)San Jose, CA1 GWhAug 2018Dec 2025 Solar
CSU San Jose State UniversitySkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jose, CA2 GWhNov 2021Dec 2025 Solar
Hellyer Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara - (CA)San Jose, CA241 MWhJul 2017Dec 2025 Solar
Malech Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara - (CA)San Jose, CA5 GWhSep 2017Dec 2025 Solar
MaximBloom EnergySan Jose, CA7 GWhJul 2014Dec 2025 Natural Gas
KSR028 Merced Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Leandro, CA16 GWhMar 2018Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Stenner Creek SolarStenner Creek Solar LLCSan Luis Obispo, CA10 GWhApr 2018Dec 2025 Solar
Camp San Luis ObispoEcoplexus, IncSan Luis Obispo, CA2 GWhJul 2024Dec 2025 Solar
CA-DGS-California Men's ColonyForefront Power, LLCSan Luis Obispo, CA5 GWhApr 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Cold Canyon 1Toro Energy of California SLOSan Luis Obispo, CA11 GWhJun 2013Dec 2025 Landfill Gas
SDCWA - Twin OaksCleanCapital HoldingsSan Marcos, CA2 GWhApr 2011Dec 2025 Solar
Vallecitos Water DistrictCleanCapital HoldingsSan Marcos, CA3 GWhAug 2021Dec 2025 Solar
Franklin Templeton San MateoBloom EnergySan Mateo, CA9 GWhOct 2011Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Marina SouthAltus Power America Management, LLCSan Pedro, CA2 GWhNov 2020Dec 2025 Solar
Catalina ExpressAltus Power America Management, LLCSan Pedro, CA2 GWhNov 2020Dec 2025 Solar
Bishop Ranch BR 1-XBollinger Canyon Road BR 1-X Solar Project 2020San Ramon, CA2 GWhFeb 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Bishop Ranch - BR 15-DDAlcosta Boulevard BR 15-DD Solar Project 2020, LLCSan Ramon, CA62 MWhFeb 2025May 2025 Solar
Bishop Ranch - BR 8-PDistributed Solar Development, LLCSan Ramon, CA1 GWhOct 2024Dec 2025 Solar
Bishop Ranch - BR 1-YDistributed Solar Development, LLCSan Ramon, CA2 GWhFeb 2022Dec 2025 Solar
Algonquin Power Sanger LLCClearlight Energy Sanger LLCSanger, CA4 GWhNov 2007May 2026 Natural Gas
Broadway 3 - UCSB Lot 38MN8 Energy LLCSanta Barbara, CA3 GWhNov 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Intel Santa ClaraBloom EnergySanta Clara, CA7 GWhDec 2014Dec 2025 Natural Gas
SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA12 GWhNov 2018Dec 2025 Natural Gas
EQX011 Duane Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA31 GWhAug 2018Dec 2025 Natural Gas
AGT000 Stevens Creek Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA17 GWhAug 2018Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Mission College Blvd. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA36 GWhNov 2017Dec 2025 Natural Gas
SCV Water - Gladbach Water Treatment Plant Phases I and IISCV WaterSanta Clara, CA858 MWhNov 2014Oct 2025 Solar
Donald Von Raesfeld Power PlantCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Santa Clara, CA874 GWhFeb 2005May 2026 Natural Gas
GianeraCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Santa Clara, CA15 GWhMay 1986Dec 2025 Natural Gas
SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2Xeres Ventures LLCSanta Clara, CA392 MWhAug 2011May 2026 Distillate Fuel Oil
Berry Placerita CogenShadow Wolf EnergySanta Clarita, CA4 GWhFeb 1990May 2026 Natural Gas
Santa Cruz EnergySanta Cruz Energy LLCSanta Cruz, CA9 GWhOct 2009Dec 2025 Landfill Gas
University of California Santa CruzUniversity of California Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA34 GWhAug 2013Dec 2025 Natural Gas : 91.4% Solar : 8.6%
Golden Springs Building DGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhFeb 2012Dec 2025 Solar
Golden Springs Building C-1Golden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA1 GWhJan 2012Dec 2025 Solar
Santa Fe Springs Rooftop Solar BLDG HGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2025 Solar
Santa Fe Springs Rooftop Solar BLDG MGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA3 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2025 Solar
Freeway SpringsGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA3 GWhSep 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Building FGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA1 GWhOct 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Building GGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhAug 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Buidling LGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA1 GWhOct 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Topaz Solar FarmTopaz Solar Farms LLCSanta Margarita, CA967 GWhMar 2013May 2026 Solar
Laguna Water Reclamation FacilityCity of Santa Rosa - (CA)Santa Rosa, CA9 GWhFeb 2013Dec 2025 Other Biomass Gas : 83.6% Natural Gas : 16.4%
Keysight - Santa RosaBloom EnergySanta Rosa, CA34 GWhAug 2018Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Sutter Santa Rosa SolarSutter Santa Rosa Solar LLCSanta Rosa, CA2 GWhAug 2019Dec 2025 Solar
Sycamore Energy LLCSycamore Energy LLCSantee, CA23 GWhMar 2004Dec 2025 Landfill Gas
Humboldt Sawmill CompanyMendocino Forest ProductsScotia, CA118 GWhDec 1937May 2026 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.9%
BCE Seal BeachBCE Seal BeachSeal Beach, CA8 GWhOct 2025Apr 2026 Solar
Imperial Solar Energy Center WestCSOLAR IV West LLCSeeley, CA357 GWhMar 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Broadway 4 - Target ShafterMN8 Energy LLCShafter, CA3 GWhAug 2018Dec 2025 Solar
Sun Pacific - LerdoJKB EnergyShafter, CA6 GWhSep 2020Dec 2025 Solar
North Kern 1Madison Energy Investments LLCShafter, CA7 GWhMay 2023Dec 2025 Solar
Highway 43 1887-WDStandard SolarShafter, CA3 GWhOct 2024Dec 2025 Solar
CA Flats Solar 150, LLCArevon Energy, Inc.Shandon, CA288 GWhJan 2019May 2026 Solar
CA Flats Solar 130, LLCCalifornia Flats Solar 130, LLCShandon, CA255 GWhOct 2017May 2026 Solar

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