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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 901 to 1,000 of 1,388
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
SeaWorld AquaticaOnyx Asset Services GroupChula Vista, CA2 GWhApr 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Plant No 2 Orange CountyOrange County Sanitation DistHuntington Beach, CA59 GWhMay 1993Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 73.7% Natural Gas : 26.0%
Plant No 1 Orange CountyOrange County Sanitation DistFountain Valley, CA40 GWhMay 1993Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 80.1% Natural Gas : 19.9%
Kings River SyphonOrange Cove Irrigation DistrictSanger, CA325 MWhAug 1990May 2024 Water
Orange Grove Peaking FacilityOrange Grove Energy LPPala, CA24 GWhMay 2010Dec 2024 Natural Gas
OES Biogas PowerOrganic Energy Solutions, Inc.San Bernardino, CA5 GWh-Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Orion Solar IOrion Solar I LLCArvin, CA28 GWhMar 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Orion Solar IIOrion Solar II, LLCArvin, CA19 GWhMay 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Mammoth G3Ormat Nevada IncMammoth Lakes, CA103 GWhNov 1990Dec 2024 Geothermal
Dixie ValleyOrmat Nevada IncFallon, NV401 GWhMay 1988Oct 2025 Geothermal
Mammoth G1Ormat Nevada IncMammoth lakes, CA60 GWhNov 1984Dec 2024 Geothermal
Mammoth G2Ormat Nevada IncMammoth Lakes, CA82 GWhNov 1990Dec 2024 Geothermal
Ormond BeachOrmond Beach Power, LLCOxnard, CA43 GWhJul 1971Aug 2025 Natural Gas
Otay Mesa Generating ProjectOtay Mesa Energy Center LLCSan Diego, CA2 TWhSep 2009Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Oxnard Wastewater Treatment PlantOxnard City ofOxnard, CA4 GWhJul 1981Oct 2025 Other Biomass Gas : 95.1% Natural Gas : 4.9%
P66 Rodeo SolarP66 Rodeo SolarRodeo, CA38 GWhMar 2023Oct 2025 Solar
Pit 6Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Montgomery Creek, CA242 GWhJul 1965Dec 2024 Water
Pit 7Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Montgomery Creek, CA448 GWhAug 1965Oct 2025 Water
Spaulding 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Emigrant Gap, CA18 GWhApr 1928Dec 2024 Water
PoePacific Gas & Electric Co.Storrie, CA326 GWhSep 1958Oct 2025 Water
SouthPacific Gas & Electric Co.Manton, CA13 GWhNov 1979Dec 2024 Water
Rock CreekPacific Gas & Electric Co.Storrie, CA612 GWhFeb 1950Oct 2025 Water
Salt SpringsPacific Gas & Electric Co.Pioneer, CA108 GWhMay 1931Dec 2024 Water
Spring GapPacific Gas & Electric Co.Long Barn, CA30 GWhAug 1921Nov 2024 Water
Pit 5Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Big Bend, CA620 GWhMar 1944Oct 2025 Water
Spaulding 3Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Emigrant Gap, CA16 GWhJan 1929Dec 2024 Water
Bucks CreekPacific Gas & Electric Co.Storrie, CA96 GWhFeb 1928Mar 2024 Water
HaasPacific Gas & Electric Co.Balch Camp, CA195 GWhNov 1958Oct 2025 Water
Butt ValleyPacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA149 GWhNov 1958Dec 2024 Water
Caribou 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA221 GWhMay 1921Dec 2024 Water
Caribou 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA387 GWhOct 1958Oct 2025 Water
Coleman PHPacific Gas & Electric Co.Anderson, CA27 GWhMay 1979Dec 2024 Water
CrestaPacific Gas & Electric Co.Storrie, CA338 GWhOct 1949Dec 2024 Water
De SablaPacific Gas & Electric Co.Magalia, CA23 GWhJan 1963Dec 2024 Water
Drum 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Alta, CA46 GWhOct 1913Oct 2024 Water
Drum 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Alta, CA149 GWhNov 1965Dec 2024 Water
Dutch FlatPacific Gas & Electric Co.Alta, CA27 GWhFeb 1943Dec 2024 Water
ElectraPacific Gas & Electric Co.Jackson, CA243 GWhMay 1948Oct 2025 Water
Pit 4Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Big Bend, CA405 GWhJun 1955Oct 2025 Water
HalseyPacific Gas & Electric Co.Auburn, CA8 GWhNov 1916Oct 2024 Water
Hat Creek 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Burney, CA27 GWhJul 1921Dec 2024 Water
Hat Creek 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Burney, CA26 GWhAug 1921Dec 2024 Water
Humboldt BayPacific Gas & Electric Co.Eureka, CA360 GWhAug 2010Oct 2025 Natural Gas : 99.6%
James B BlackPacific Gas & Electric Co.Big Bend, CA606 GWhNov 1965Oct 2025 Water
Kings River PHPacific Gas & Electric Co.Balch Camp, CA107 GWhFeb 1962Dec 2024 Water
PhoenixPacific Gas & Electric Co.Sonora, CA8 GWhJan 1940Oct 2024 Water
Pit 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Burney, CA188 GWhAug 1922Dec 2024 Water
Pit 3Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Burney, CA333 GWhJun 1925Dec 2024 Water
Diablo CanyonPacific Gas & Electric Co.Avila Beach, CA18 TWhApr 1985Oct 2025 Nuclear
Vaca Dixon Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Vacaville, CA3 GWhNov 2009Dec 2024 Solar
Stroud Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Helm, CA25 GWhAug 2011Oct 2024 Solar
Colusa Generating StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Maxwell, CA3 TWhNov 2010Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Gateway Generating StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Antioch, CA3 TWhDec 2008Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Five Points Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Five Points, CA15 GWhAug 2011Dec 2024 Solar
Westside Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Five Points, CA14 GWhJul 2011Dec 2024 Solar
GiffenPacific Gas & Electric Co.TBD, CA14 GWhMay 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Cantua Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.TBD, CA31 GWhMay 2012Dec 2024 Solar
StanislausPacific Gas & Electric Co.Vallecito, CA316 GWhFeb 1963Oct 2024 Water
Guernsey Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Hanford, CA23 GWhJul 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Gates Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Huron, CA32 GWhMay 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Huron Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Huron, CA29 GWhMay 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Volta 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Manton, CA3 GWhOct 1981Dec 2024 Water
ToadtownPacific Gas & Electric Co.Magalia, CA2 GWhMar 1986Oct 2024 Water
Kerckhoff 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Auberry, CA371 GWhApr 1983Oct 2025 Water
NewcastlePacific Gas & Electric Co.Auburn, CA7 GWhNov 1986Dec 2024 Water
Alta PowerhousePacific Gas & Electric Co.Alta, CA1 GWhOct 1902Dec 2024 Water
Balch 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Balch Camp, CA139 GWhJan 1927Dec 2024 Water
Balch 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Balch Camp, CA443 GWhOct 1958Dec 2024 Water
BeldenPacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA184 GWhAug 1969Oct 2025 Water
A G WishonPacific Gas & Electric Co.North Fork, CA22 GWhAug 1910Dec 2024 Water
WisePacific Gas & Electric Co.Auburn, CA31 GWhFeb 1917Oct 2024 Water
West Point PHPacific Gas & Electric Co.Pioneer, CA89 GWhOct 1948Jun 2024 Water
Tiger CreekPacific Gas & Electric Co.Pioneer, CA225 GWhMay 1931Dec 2024 Water
West Gates Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Huron, CA19 GWhApr 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Tipton 1 - (CA)Pacifico PowerTipton, CA167 MWhNov 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Tipton 2 - (CA)Pacifico PowerTipton, CA83 MWhNov 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Municipal Cogen PlantPalm Springs City ofPalm Springs, CA6 GWhApr 1985Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Dissigno Healdsburg FPV, LLCPalmetto Power Management LLCHealdsburg, CA6 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Panoche Energy CenterPanoche Energy Center, LLCFirebaugh, CA878 GWhMay 2009Oct 2025 Natural Gas
One Market PlazaParamount Group IncSan Francisco, CA177 MWhNov 2003Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Hatchet Ridge Wind ProjectPattern Operators LPBurney, CA268 GWhNov 2010Dec 2024 Wind
Ocotillo Express LLCPattern Operators LPOcotillo, CA451 GWhNov 2012Oct 2025 Wind
ASTIPerpetual Energy SystemsCloverdale, CA1 GWhJan 2009Dec 2024 Solar
BeringerPerpetual Energy SystemsSaint Helena, CA1 GWhDec 2008Dec 2024 Solar
Hollister Wastewater FacilityPerpetual Energy SystemsHollister, CA2 GWhOct 2011Dec 2024 Solar
Sheep Creek Community Solar FarmPhelan Solar LLCEl Mirage, CA6 GWhJul 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Phillips 66 Rodeo RefineryPhillips 66 CompanyRodeo, CA291 GWhApr 1987Aug 2024 Other Gas : 72.8% Natural Gas : 27.2%
Pinyon Pine IPinyon Pines Wind I, LLCMojave, CA307 GWhOct 2012Dec 2024 Wind
Pinyon Pine IIPinyon Pines Wind II, LLCMojave, CA233 GWhOct 2012Dec 2024 Wind
Pio Pico Energy CenterPio Pico Energy Center LLCSan Diego, CA66 GWhOct 2016Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Pivot Energy PPA 22Pivot EnergyVisalia, CA68 MWhSep 2024Dec 2024 Solar
French MeadowsPlacer County Water AgencyForesthill, CA51 GWhSep 1966Dec 2024 Water
Middle ForkPlacer County Water AgencyForesthill, CA364 GWhSep 1966Oct 2025 Water
Oxbow (CA)Placer County Water AgencyForesthill, CA29 GWhSep 1966Sep 2024 Water
RalstonPlacer County Water AgencyForesthill, CA328 GWhSep 1966Dec 2024 Water
High Sierra Cogeneration PlantPlumas Sierra Rural Electric CoopSusanville, CA37 GWhJan 2010Dec 2024 Natural Gas
PSREC/SIAD SolarPlumas Sierra Rural Electric CoopHerlong, CA6 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Portal Ridge Solar B, LLCPortal Ridge Solar, LLCLancaster, CA47 GWhJan 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Portal Ridge Solar C, LLCPortal Ridge Solar, LLCLancaster, CA25 GWhJan 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Potrero Hills Energy ProducersPotrero Hills Energy Producers, LLCSuisun City, CA59 GWhMar 2016Dec 2024 Landfill Gas

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