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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 Apr 2026
Annual Generation 176.8 TWh
Power Plants2,075
Utilities965
Ranked #7 out of 65 in terms of net annual generation
Ranked #10 out of 54 in terms of annual generation from natural gas
Power Plant Types Natural Gas | 38.5% Solar | 28.7% Water | 12.1% Wind | 10.2% Nuclear | 10.1%

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List of All California Independent System Operator Power Plants

Displaying Results 1,101 to 1,200 of 1,389
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Gas Utilization FacilityCity of San DiegoSan Diego, CA30 GWhMay 1985Feb 2026 Other Biomass Gas
Naval Hospital Medical CenterDepartment of the NavySan Diego, CA23 GWhNov 2003Jan 2026 Natural Gas
Otay Mesa Generating ProjectOtay Mesa Energy Center LLCSan Diego, CA1 TWhSep 2009Feb 2026 Natural Gas
SDCCD - MiramarCleanCapital HoldingsSan Diego, CA2 GWhJan 2011Dec 2024 Solar
CP Kelco San Diego PlantCP Kelco US Inc.San Diego, CA75 GWhSep 1983Feb 2026 Natural Gas
ISH Solar Hospital SDMCSunEdison LLCSan Diego, CA1 GWhNov 2011Dec 2024 Solar
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA56 GWhAug 2002Feb 2026 Natural Gas : 97.2% Solar : 2.8%
MM San Diego-MiramarMM San Diego Energy-MiramarSan Diego, CA46 GWhJun 1997Dec 2024 Landfill Gas : 91.9% Other Biomass Gas : 8.1%
Pio Pico Energy CenterPio Pico Energy Center LLCSan Diego, CA66 GWhOct 2016Dec 2024 Natural Gas
San Dimas Wash Generating StationSan Gabriel Valley Mun Wtr DtSan Dimas, CA5 GWhFeb 1986Jun 2024 Water
Sunset Reservoir North BasinDuke Energy Renewables ServicesSan Francisco, CA6 GWhAug 2010Dec 2024 Solar
Transamerica PyramidTransamerica Pyramid Properties LLCSan Francisco, CA525 MWhJun 2007Dec 2023 Natural Gas
One Market PlazaParamount Group IncSan Francisco, CA177 MWhNov 2003Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Parnassus Central Utility PlantUniversity of California-San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA66 GWhDec 1995Feb 2026 Natural Gas
Univ of San Francisco CogenUniversity of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA5 GWhAug 1987Dec 2024 Natural Gas
SF Southeast Cogen PlantCity & County of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA4 GWhMay 2002Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
EMWD - San Jacinto RWRF NEMSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA10 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
EMWD - San Jacinto RES BCTSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA3 GWhApr 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Soboba Community Solar ProjectSoboba Band of Luiseno IndiansSan Jacinto, CA3 GWhJul 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Crystal Farms Local SolarCrystal Farms Local Solar, LLCSan Joaquin, CA10 GWhOct 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Fresno SolarWellhead Services, IncSan Joaquin, CA5 GWhSep 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Fresno Cogen PartnersWellhead Services, IncSan Joaquin, CA2 GWhDec 1989Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Teichert Materials-Teichert VernalisFoundation HA Energy Generation, LLCSan Joaquin, CA2 GWhSep 2010Dec 2024 Wind
Los Esteros Critical Energy CenterLos Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLCSan Jose, CA152 GWhJan 2003Feb 2026 Natural Gas
Kellogg's - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA7 GWhAug 2013Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Xilinx San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA8 GWhJan 2012Dec 2024 Natural Gas
SJ/SC WPCPSan Jose/Santa Clara Water P CSan Jose, CA83 GWhJan 1953Feb 2026 Natural Gas : 52.9% Other Biomass Gas : 47.0%
San Jose CogenerationSan Jose State University Fclts Dev &OpsSan Jose, CA35 GWhNov 1984Feb 2026 Natural Gas
Agnews Power PlantOLS Energy-Agnews Inc.San Jose, CA10 GWhOct 1990Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Metcalf Energy CenterCalpine Corp - Metcalf Energy CenterSan Jose, CA2 TWhMay 2005Feb 2026 Natural Gas
Hellyer Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara (CA)San Jose, CA4 GWhJul 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Equinix Lundy Ave. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA26 GWhAug 2017Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Zero Waste Energy Development Co LLCZero Waste Energy Development Company LLCSan Jose, CA2 GWhJan 2015Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Equinix Great Oaks Blvd. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA31 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Equinix San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA16 GWhOct 2015Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Guadalupe Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara (CA)San Jose, CA2 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Solar
MaximBloom EnergySan Jose, CA6 GWhJul 2014Dec 2024 Natural Gas
EQX015 Great Oaks Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA31 GWhDec 2017Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Extreme San IgnacioBloom EnergySan Jose, CA6 GWhApr 2019Jun 2024 Natural Gas
Beckton Dickenson - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA5 GWhJun 2016Jul 2024 Natural Gas
Malech Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara (CA)San Jose, CA5 GWhSep 2017Dec 2024 Solar
CSU San Jose State UniversitySkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jose, CA2 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
AT&T HolgerBloom EnergySan Jose, CA1 GWhMay 2016Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Micro Santa ClaraBloom EnergySan Jose, CA9 GWhJun 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
SCC - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA8 GWhFeb 2014Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Extreme Via Del OroBloom EnergySan Jose, CA8 GWhFeb 2019Mar 2024 Natural Gas
EQX010 Great Oaks Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA20 GWhAug 2019Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Preferred Freezer San LeandroPowerflexSan Leandro, CA3 GWhJun 2017Dec 2023 Solar
KSR028 Merced Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Leandro, CA16 GWhMar 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Stenner Creek SolarStenner Creek Solar LLCSan Luis Obispo, CA9 GWhApr 2018Dec 2024 Solar
CA-DGS-California Men's ColonyForefront Power, LLCSan Luis Obispo, CA5 GWhApr 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Camp San Luis ObispoEcoplexus, IncSan Luis Obispo, CA158 MWhJul 2024Nov 2024 Solar
Cold Canyon 1Toro Energy of California SLOSan Luis Obispo, CA4 GWhJun 2013Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
SDCWA - Twin OaksCleanCapital HoldingsSan Marcos, CA1 GWhApr 2011Dec 2024 Solar
Vallecitos Water DistrictSSA Solar of CA 5, LLCSan Marcos, CA3 GWhAug 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Franklin Templeton San MateoBloom EnergySan Mateo, CA9 GWhOct 2011Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Marina SouthAltus Power America Management, LLCSan Pedro, CA2 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Catalina ExpressAltus Power America Management, LLCSan Pedro, CA2 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Bishop Ranch BR 1-XBollinger Canyon Road BR 1-X Solar Project 2020San Ramon, CA2 GWhFeb 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Bishop Ranch - BR 1-YDistributed Solar Development, LLCSan Ramon, CA2 GWhFeb 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Kings River SyphonOrange Cove Irrigation DistrictSanger, CA325 MWhAug 1990May 2024 Water
Algonquin Power Sanger LLCAlgonquin Power Sanger LLCSanger, CA4 GWhNov 2007Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Broadway 3 - UCSB Lot 38MN8 Energy LLCSanta Barbara, CA3 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Mission College Blvd. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA40 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Intel Santa ClaraBloom EnergySanta Clara, CA8 GWhDec 2014Dec 2024 Natural Gas
SCV Water - Gladbach Water Treatment Plant Phases I and IISCV WaterSanta Clara, CA5 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
AGT000 Stevens Creek Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA8 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
EQX011 Duane Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA23 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA12 GWhNov 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Santa Clara CogenCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Santa Clara, CA15 GWhMay 1982Dec 2023 Natural Gas
GianeraCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Santa Clara, CA6 GWhMay 1986Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Donald Von Raesfeld Power PlantCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Santa Clara, CA777 GWhFeb 2005Feb 2026 Natural Gas
SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2Xeres Ventures LLCSanta Clara, CA386 MWhAug 2011Feb 2026 Distillate Fuel Oil
Berry Placerita CogenShadow Wolf EnergySanta Clarita, CA4 GWhFeb 1990Feb 2026 Natural Gas
Santa Cruz EnergySanta Cruz Energy LLCSanta Cruz, CA5 GWhOct 2009Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
University of California Santa CruzUniversity of California Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA35 GWhAug 2013Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 91.7% Solar : 8.3%
Golden Springs Building DGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA651 MWhFeb 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Golden Springs Building C-1Golden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA1 GWhJan 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Santa Fe Springs Rooftop Solar BLDG HGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Santa Fe Springs Rooftop Solar BLDG MGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Freeway SpringsGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA3 GWhSep 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Building GGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhAug 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Building FGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhOct 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Buidling LGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhOct 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Topaz Solar FarmTopaz Solar Farms LLCSanta Margarita, CA1 TWhMar 2013Feb 2026 Solar
Laguna Water Reclamation FacilityCity of Santa RosaSanta Rosa, CA11 GWhFeb 2013Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 85.8% Natural Gas : 14.2%
Keysight - Santa RosaBloom EnergySanta Rosa, CA13 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Sutter Santa Rosa SolarSutter Santa Rosa Solar LLCSanta Rosa, CA2 GWhAug 2019Dec 2024 Solar
Sycamore Energy LLCSycamore Energy LLCSantee, CA23 GWhMar 2004Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Humboldt Sawmill CompanyMendocino Forest ProductsScotia, CA105 GWhDec 1937Feb 2026 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8%
BCE Seal BeachBCE Seal BeachSeal Beach, CA4 GWh-Feb 2026 Solar
Imperial Solar Energy Center WestCSOLAR IV West LLCSeeley, CA374 GWhMar 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Highway 43 1887-WDStandard SolarShafter, CA270 MWhOct 2024Dec 2024 Solar
North Kern 1Madison Energy Investments LLCShafter, CA4 GWhMay 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Broadway 4 - Target ShafterMN8 Energy LLCShafter, CA3 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Solar
CA Flats Solar 150, LLCArevon Energy, Inc.Shandon, CA309 GWhJan 2019Feb 2026 Solar
CA Flats Solar 130, LLCCalifornia Flats Solar 130, LLCShandon, CA263 GWhOct 2017Feb 2026 Solar
J S EastwoodSouthern California Edison CoShaver Lake, CA96 GWhNov 1987Feb 2026 Water
Deer Creek 2Greenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationShingle Springs, CA3 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Bear Creek (CA)Central Rivers Power US, LLCShingletown, CA7 GWhDec 1989Dec 2024 Water

Surrounding Balancing Authorities

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#26Arizona Public Service Company24.6 TWh92
#54Arlington Valley, LLC3.3 TWh1
#37Balancing Authority of Northern California14.1 TWh87
#48Imperial Irrigation District6.3 TWh66
#30Los Angeles Department of Water and Power18.4 TWh124
#22Nevada Power Company36.8 TWh139
#64New Harquahala Generating Company, LLC32.9 GWh1
#19Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District60.0 TWh48
#57Turlock Irrigation District2.0 TWh11
#39Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region10.3 TWh33

Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#3Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.488.2 TWh1,313
#5Southwest Power Pool302.9 TWh835
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans250.9 TWh417
#7California Independent System Operator176.8 TWh2,075
#9Tennessee Valley Authority163.1 TWh204
#10Florida Power & Light Co.150.9 TWh187
#12New York Independent System Operator134.4 TWh1,211
#13Duke Energy Carolinas112.5 TWh565
#15ISO New England111.1 TWh1,577
#16Bonneville Power Administration88.3 TWh163