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California Independent System Operator

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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
Last Update Jun 2026
Annual Generation 173.0 TWh
Power Plants2,075
Utilities965
Ranked #7 out of 64 in terms of net annual generation
Ranked #10 out of 53 in terms of annual generation from natural gas
Power Plant Types Natural Gas | 36.2% Solar | 29.3% Water | 12.2% Wind | 10.8% Nuclear | 10.8%

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List of All California Independent System Operator Power Plants

Displaying Results 401 to 500 of 1,323
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Niagara Bottling StocktonClearGen LLCStockton, CA870 MWhDec 2017Dec 2024 Solar
California Valley Solar RanchClearway Energy Operating LLCCalifornia Valley, CA598 GWhAug 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Collins Pine ProjectCollins Pine CoChester, CA10 GWhNov 1985Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Century Generating FacilityColton Power LPColton, CA952 MWhAug 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Drews Generating FacilityColton Power LPColton, CA1 GWhJul 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Colton Solar One, LLCColton Solar One, LLCSan Bernardino, CA3 GWhMay 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Colton Solar Two, LLCColton Solar Two, LLCColton, CA1 GWhMar 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Columbia Solar Energy, LLCColumbia Solar Energy LLCPittsburg, CA19 GWhSep 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Ocotillo WellsConductive PowerBorrego Springs, CA110 GWhAug 2023Mar 2026 Solar
Mesquite Solar 2, LLCConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Tonopah, AZ287 GWhNov 2016Mar 2026 Solar
Mesquite Solar 3, LLCConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Tonopah, AZ445 GWhNov 2016Mar 2026 Solar
Mesquite Solar 4, LLCConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Tonopah, AZ143 GWhDec 2023Mar 2026 Solar
Wistaria Ranch SolarConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Calexico, CA287 GWhNov 2018Mar 2026 Solar
Corcoran SolarConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Corcoran, CA35 GWhJul 2013Dec 2024 Solar
CED Ducor 2Consolidated Edison Development Inc.Ducor, CA52 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
CED Ducor 3Consolidated Edison Development Inc.Ducor, CA39 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Copper Mountain Solar 4, LLCConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Boulder City, NV211 GWhAug 2016Dec 2024 Solar
White River SolarConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Alpaugh, CA44 GWhJun 2013Dec 2024 Solar
CED Ducor 4Consolidated Edison Development Inc.Ducor, CA52 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Corcoran Solar 3Consolidated Edison Development Inc.Corcoran, CA46 GWhJan 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Atwell Island West SolarConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Alpaugh, CA45 GWhApr 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Oro LomaConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Oro Loma, CA25 GWhDec 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Corcoran Solar 2Consolidated Edison Development Inc.Corcoran, CA46 GWhApr 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Mesquite Solar 1Consolidated Edison Development Inc.Tonopah, AZ401 GWhOct 2011Dec 2024 Solar
CED Ducor 1Consolidated Edison Development Inc.Ducor, CA52 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
CED AvenalConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Avenal, CA10 GWhDec 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Blackwell Solar ParkConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Lost Hills, CA31 GWhDec 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Alpaugh NorthConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Alpaugh, CA31 GWhNov 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings, LConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Cantua Creek, CA495 GWhNov 2017Mar 2026 Solar
Copper Mountain Solar 2Consolidated Edison Development Inc.Boulder City, NV356 GWhJun 2012Dec 2024 Solar
CM48Consolidated Edison Development Inc.Boulder City, NV94 GWhMay 2010Dec 2024 Solar
CM10Consolidated Edison Development Inc.Boulder City, NV18 GWhNov 2008Dec 2024 Solar
Panoche Valley Solar FarmConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Paicines, CA257 GWhDec 2017Mar 2026 Solar
Alpaugh 50Consolidated Edison Development Inc.Alpaugh, CA85 GWhNov 2012Dec 2024 Solar
White River Solar 2Consolidated Edison Development Inc.Alpaugh, CA48 GWhAug 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Desert Hot Springs SolarConsolidated Edison Solutions Inc.Desert Hot Springs, CA5 GWhNov 2013Nov 2024 Solar
Brookfield Tehachapi 1Coram California Development, L.P.Mojave, CA277 GWhFeb 2012Dec 2024 Wind
Coso Energy DevelopersCoso Operating Co LLCInyokern, CA244 GWhNov 1988Dec 2024 Geothermal
Coso Power DevelopersCoso Operating Co LLCInyokern, CA312 GWhOct 1989Mar 2026 Geothermal
Coso Finance PartnersCoso Operating Co LLCInyokern, CA372 GWhJun 1987Mar 2026 Geothermal
Mira LomaCostco WholesaleMira Loma, CA2 GWhOct 2011Dec 2024 Solar
Tracy 210Costco WholesaleTracy, CA21 GWhFeb 2019Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Laredo Detention Facility - Solar 2, 3County of KernBakersfield, CA5 GWhOct 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Santa Barbara ReSource CenterCounty of Santa BarbaraGoleta, CA5 GWhMay 2022Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Malech Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara (CA)San Jose, CA5 GWhSep 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Guadalupe Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara (CA)San Jose, CA2 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Sonoma Central Landfill Phase IICounty of Sonoma Dept of TrnspPetaluma, CA5 GWhMay 1996Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Sonoma Central Landfill Phase ICounty of Sonoma Dept of TrnspPetaluma, CA6 GWhJun 1993Dec 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%
CP Kelco San Diego PlantCP Kelco US Inc.San Diego, CA73 GWhSep 1983Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Creed Energy CenterCreed Energy Center LLCSuisun, CA6 GWhDec 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Crockett Cogen ProjectCrockett CogenerationCrockett, CA1 TWhNov 1995Feb 2026 Natural Gas
PaulsellCrow Creek Solar, LLCCrows Landing, CA48 GWhMay 2024Mar 2026 Solar
Crystal Farms Local SolarCrystal Farms Local Solar, LLCSan Joaquin, CA10 GWhOct 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Imperial Solar Energy Center SouthCSOLAR IV South LLCCalexico, CA264 GWhOct 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Imperial Solar Energy Center WestCSOLAR IV West LLCSeeley, CA374 GWhMar 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Tejon Castac Water District SolarCTMW Solar, LLCArvin, CA3 GWhApr 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Cuyama Solar, LLCCuyama Solar, LLCCuyama, CA66 GWhOct 2017Mar 2026 Solar
La Joya Del SolCVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCFresno, CA1 GWhNov 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Meridian VineyardsCVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCPaso Robles, CA1 GWhNov 2010Dec 2024 Solar
SEPV 1CVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCPalmdale, CA3 GWhApr 2012Dec 2024 Solar
SEPV 2CVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCTwentynine Palms, CA3 GWhMay 2012Dec 2024 Solar
La Paloma Generating PlantCXA La Paloma LLCMcKittrick, CA1 TWhDec 2002Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Daggett 2Daggett Solar Power 2 LLCDaggett, CA523 GWhNov 2023Mar 2026 Solar
Daggett 3Daggett Solar Power 3 LLCDaggett, CA869 GWhJun 2023Mar 2026 Solar
Delta Electronics FremontDelta Electronics (Americas) LtdFremont, CA616 MWhMar 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Delta Energy CenterDelta Energy Center LLCPittsburg, CA4 TWhApr 2002Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Naval Hospital Medical CenterDepartment of the NavySan Diego, CA23 GWhNov 2003Jan 2026 Natural Gas
Desert Harvest II LLCDesert Harvest II LLCDesert Center, CA192 GWhNov 2020Mar 2026 Solar
Desert Harvest, LLCDesert Harvest, LLCDesert Center, CA235 GWhNov 2020Mar 2026 Solar
Desert QuartziteDesert Quartzite LLCBlythe, CA851 GWhNov 2024Mar 2026 Solar
Desert Star Energy CenterDesert Star Energy Center SDG&EBoulder City, NV366 GWhApr 2000Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Whitewater Hydro PlantDesert Water AgencyCalifornia, CA5 GWhMar 1986Nov 2024 Water
Solar Star Palo Alto I, LLCDG 1 Acquisition Co., LLCPalo Alto, CA2 GWhJul 2019Dec 2024 Solar
CID Solar (CA)DG California Solar LLCCorcoran, CA4 GWhAug 2019Dec 2024 Solar
Mariposa Energy ProjectDiamond Generating CorporationByron, CA25 GWhSep 2012Mar 2026 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
Visalia CSG LLCDimension Energy LLCTulare, CA6 GWhFeb 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Tulare CSG LLCDimension Energy LLCTulare, CA375 MWhSep 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Lost Hills OilfieldDistributed Solar Development, LLCLost Hills, CA4 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Agriculture Capital - Legacy PackingDistributed Solar Development, LLCDinuba, CA4 GWhNov 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Bishop Ranch - BR 1-YDistributed Solar Development, LLCSan Ramon, CA2 GWhFeb 2022Dec 2024 Solar
BBARWADistributed Solar Development, LLCBig Bear, CA3 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
MCAGCC Cogen PlantDOD USMC Marine Air Ground CombatTwentynine Palms, CA69 GWhJan 2003Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Donaghy-StocktonDonaghy Sales Inc.Stockton, CA2 GWhSep 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Drew Solar LLCDrew Solar LLCCalexico, CA311 GWhOct 2022Mar 2026 Solar
Woodland Biomass Power LtdDTE Energy Services-WoodlandWoodland, CA171 GWhAug 1989Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.5% Natural Gas : 0.5%
Childrens HospitalDTE San Diego COGEN Inc.San Diego, CA26 GWhMar 2000Mar 2026 Natural Gas : 99.9%
Stockton BiomassDTE Stockton LLCStockton, CA343 GWhNov 1987Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.5%
Wildwood Solar IIDuke Energy Renewables ServicesWasco, CA39 GWhDec 2016Dec 2024 Solar
SEPV 8Duke Energy Renewables ServicesTwentynine Palms, CA33 GWhMay 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Sunset Reservoir North BasinDuke Energy Renewables ServicesSan Francisco, CA6 GWhAug 2010Dec 2024 Solar
Rio Bravo Solar II LLCDuke Energy Renewables ServicesMcKittrick, CA51 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Rio Bravo Solar 1 LLCDuke Energy Renewables ServicesMcKittrick, CA52 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Pumpjack Solar IDuke Energy Renewables ServicesMcKittrick, CA46 GWhDec 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Wildwood Solar I, LLCDuke Energy Renewables ServicesWasco, CA42 GWhJan 2015Dec 2024 Solar
SEPV9 Power PlantDuke Energy Renewables ServicesTwentynine Palms, CA24 GWhMay 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Longboat Solar, LLCDuke Energy Renewables ServicesBarstow, CA42 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Dynegy Moss Landing Power Plant HybridDynegy -Moss Landing LLCMoss Landing, CA2 TWhNov 1967Mar 2026 Natural Gas

Surrounding Balancing Authorities

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#26Arizona Public Service Company24.8 TWh92
#54Arlington Valley, LLC3.2 TWh1
#37Balancing Authority of Northern California13.7 TWh87
#49Imperial Irrigation District6.2 TWh66
#29Los Angeles Department of Water and Power18.6 TWh124
#22Nevada Power Company36.3 TWh139
#19Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District60.1 TWh48
#38Tucson Electric Power13.7 TWh53
#57Turlock Irrigation District1.9 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.489.5 TWh1,313
#5Southwest Power Pool304.8 TWh835
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans252.5 TWh417
#7California Independent System Operator173.0 TWh2,075
#9Tennessee Valley Authority163.7 TWh204
#10Florida Power & Light Co.151.0 TWh187
#12New York Independent System Operator134.9 TWh1,211
#13Duke Energy Carolinas112.2 TWh565
#15ISO New England111.3 TWh1,577
#16Bonneville Power Administration90.2 TWh163