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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 Oct 2026
Annual Generation 168.7 TWh
Power Plants2,170
Utilities1,001
Ranked #7 out of 64 in terms of net annual generation
Ranked #14 out of 53 in terms of annual generation from natural gas
Power Plant Types Natural Gas | 32% Solar | 30.9% Water | 12.2% Wind | 11.8% Nuclear | 11.2% Coal | 0%

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List of All California Independent System Operator Power Plants

Displaying Results 1,301 to 1,400 of 1,426
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Staples La Mirada, CASunE WF3-ST Holdings, LLCLa Mirada, CA1 GWhFeb 2009Dec 2025 Solar
Foundation Wal-Mart Red BluffFoundation CA Fund VI Manager LLCRed Bluff, CA1 GWhAug 2012Jul 2026 Wind
Thermo Fisher PleasantonTotalEnergies Renewables USA LLCPleasanton, CA1 GWhJun 2025Dec 2025 Solar
Cloverdale Solar IAltus Power America Management, LLCCloverdale, CA1 GWhMay 2014Dec 2025 Solar
RPUWD Scheuer Well Solar ProjectMN8 Energy LLCSan Bernardino, CA1 GWhMay 2018Dec 2025 Solar
Building FGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA1 GWhOct 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Alticor Inc - Solar ProjectMN8 Energy LLCBuena Park, CA1 GWhNov 2017Dec 2025 Solar
Gridley MainAltus Power America Management, LLCGridley, CA1 GWhFeb 2013Dec 2025 Solar
Buidling LGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA1 GWhOct 2016Dec 2025 Solar
San Francisco Bay CoffeeJBR, Inc.Lincoln, CA1 GWhMay 2014Dec 2025 Solar
Golden Springs Building C-1Golden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA1 GWhJan 2012Dec 2025 Solar
ISH Solar Hospital SDMCKaiser PermanenteSan Diego, CA1 GWhNov 2011Dec 2025 Solar
Legoland CA Phase IOnyx Asset Services GroupCarlsbad, CA1 GWhMay 2025Dec 2025 Solar
NunnCD US Solar MT 2 LLCApple Valley, CA1 GWhJun 2013Dec 2025 Solar
SunEdison Ironwood State PrisonSunE CPA CDC2 LLCBlythe, CA1 GWhApr 2008Dec 2025 Solar
Bishop Ranch - BR 8-OExecutive Parkway BR8-O Solar Project 2020 LLCSan Ramon, CA1 GWhFeb 2025Dec 2025 Solar
Guadalupe Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara - (CA)San Jose, CA1 GWhAug 2018Dec 2025 Solar
ISH Solar Hospital DowneyKaiser PermanenteDowney, CA1 GWhAug 2011Dec 2025 Solar
ZCOWind Stream Operations LLCTehachapi, CA1 GWhNov 1985Dec 2024 Wind
Lemoore 1AES Distributed EnergyLemoore, CA1 GWhJan 2016Sep 2025 Solar
Industry MetroLink PV 1City of Industry - (CA)Industry, CA1 GWhMar 2012Dec 2025 Solar
Las Virgenes Municipal Water DistrictTesla Inc.Calabasas, CA1 GWhJan 2014Dec 2025 Solar
Bishop Ranch - BR 8-PDistributed Solar Development, LLCSan Ramon, CA1 GWhOct 2024Dec 2025 Solar
CSD 2- Freedom HighCleanCapital HoldingsOakley, CA1 GWhJul 2013Dec 2025 Solar
West Valley High School SolarAES Distributed EnergyHemet, CA1 GWhAug 2012Dec 2025 Solar
SDCCD - MiramarCleanCapital HoldingsSan Diego, CA1 GWhJan 2011Dec 2025 Solar
Tulare Success Power ProjectLower Tule River Irrgtn DistPorterville, CA1 GWhNov 1989Aug 2025 Water
Clovis East High SchoolTesla Inc.Clovis, CA1 GWhMar 2018Dec 2025 Solar
Palm Springs DAC PVPalm Springs USDPalm Springs, CA1 GWhMar 2021Dec 2025 Solar
Diamond Valley LakeMetropolitan Water District of S CAWinchester, CA1 GWhApr 2001Oct 2025 Water
Elkhorn DairyBravo REC Management LLCVisalia, CA1 GWhJan 2009Dec 2025 Solar
FRV SI Transport Solar LPFRV SI Transport Solar, L.P. (Sacremento)Sacramento, CA1 GWhJul 2010Dec 2025 Solar
Merced PipelineMaas Energy WorksMerced, CA1 GWhJun 2023Dec 2025 Solar
CSU Fresno Solar ProjectMMA Fresno Power LPFresno, CA1 GWhNov 2007Dec 2025 Solar
Ellis Creek SolarEllis Creek Solar, LLCPetaluma, CA1 GWhSep 2025Dec 2025 Solar
Dinuba Wastewater Treatment PlantAES Distributed EnergyDinuba, CA1 GWhOct 2011Dec 2025 Solar
2081 Terzian Solar ProjectSolarenewal LLCReedley, CA1 GWhJan 2014Dec 2025 Solar
Bakersfield Industrial PV 1AES Distributed EnergyBakersfield, CA1 GWhNov 2017Oct 2025 Solar
Kohls San Bernardino Solar FacilitySunE WF3 KHL A Holdings, LLCSan Bernardino, CA1 GWhOct 2007Dec 2025 Solar
ASTISunStrong Management, LLCCloverdale, CA1 GWhJan 2009Dec 2025 Solar
One Market PlazaParamount Group IncSan Francisco, CA1 GWhNov 2003Dec 2025 Natural Gas
San Dimas Wash Generating StationSan Gabriel Valley Mun Wtr DtSan Dimas, CA1 GWhFeb 1986Sep 2025 Water
Lancaster Baptist ChurchTesla Inc.Lancaster, CA1 GWhNov 2011Dec 2025 Solar
Monterey Regional Water Pollution ControTesla Inc.Marina, CA1 GWhNov 2010Dec 2025 Solar
2097 Helton Solar ProjectSolarenewal LLCMerced, CA1 GWhMar 2014Dec 2025 Solar
Meridian VineyardsCVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCPaso Robles, CA1 GWhNov 2010Dec 2025 Solar
Cottonwood Solar, LLC Cottonwood CarportOnward EnergyNovato, CA1 GWhApr 2016Dec 2025 Solar
CPA Wilmington 1Prologis Logistics Services IncorporatedCarson, CA1 GWhJul 2025Dec 2025 Solar
AT&T HolgerBloom EnergySan Jose, CA1 GWhMay 2016Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Division 3Tesla Inc.Lancaster, CA1 GWhMay 2014Dec 2025 Solar
Mira Loma PeakerSouthern California Edison CoOntario, CA1 GWhAug 2007Dec 2025 Natural Gas
SunEdison Anheuser Busch FairfieldSunE M5 Holdings LLCFairfield, CA1 GWhNov 2008Dec 2025 Solar
EtiwandaMetropolitan Water District of S CARancho Cucamonga, CA1 GWhNov 1994Jul 2025 Water
River Ranch DairyRenewable Solar, IncHanford, CA995 MWhMay 2024Dec 2025 Solar
Gilead Oceanside Solar ProjectGilead Sciences Inc.Oceanside, CA952 MWhNov 2021Dec 2025 Solar
Bishop Ranch - BR 15-CCAlcosta Boulevard BR 15-CC Solar Project 2020, LLCSan Ramon, CA950 MWhFeb 2025Dec 2025 Solar
SunE RochesterSunE Solar XVI Lessor, LLCRancho Cucamonga, CA946 MWhJul 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Broadway 3 - UC Merced 1MN8 Energy LLCMerced, CA929 MWhSep 2009Dec 2025 Solar
CPA 2132 E DominguezPrologis Logistics Services IncorporatedCarson, CA913 MWhJul 2025Dec 2025 Solar
OES Biogas PowerOrganic Energy Solutions, Inc.San Bernardino, CA904 MWh-Dec 2025 Other Biomass Gas
Foster Clean Power BFoster Clean Power B LLCArcata, CA901 MWhAug 2025Dec 2025 Solar
Delano Land 1AES Distributed EnergyDelano, CA892 MWhNov 2017Dec 2025 Solar
2127 Harris Solar ProjectSolarenewal LLCLive Oak, CA885 MWhMar 2014Dec 2025 Solar
Springs Generating StationCity of Riverside - (CA)Riverside, CA878 MWhJun 2002Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Bishop Ranch - BR 8-QExecutive Parkway BR8-Q Solar Project 2020 LLCSan Ramon, CA871 MWhMar 2025Dec 2025 Solar
SCV Water - Gladbach Water Treatment Plant Phases I and IISCV WaterSanta Clara, CA858 MWhNov 2014Oct 2025 Solar
Sonora 1CleanCapital HoldingsJamestown, CA858 MWhNov 2013Dec 2025 Solar
Foster Clean Power AFoster Clean Power A, LLCArcata, CA846 MWhSep 2025Dec 2025 Solar
Fresno Cogen PartnersWellhead Services, IncSan Joaquin, CA840 MWhDec 1989Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Morgan Lancaster 1Terraform ArcadiaLancaster, CA818 MWhAug 2015Dec 2025 Solar
La Joya Del SolCVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCFresno, CA806 MWhNov 2012Dec 2025 Solar
Avalon DairyRenewable Solar, IncWasco, CA792 MWhAug 2024Dec 2025 Solar
Colton Solar Two, LLCColton Solar Two, LLCColton, CA789 MWhMar 2015Dec 2025 Solar
Mill Creek 3Southern California Edison CoMill Creek, CA771 MWhFeb 1903Dec 2025 Water
Foundation Superior FarmsFoundation CA Fund VI Manager LLCDixon, CA766 MWhNov 2012Jul 2026 Wind
Castor SolarZGlobal IncDustin Acres, CA766 MWhMar 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Bishop Ranch - BR 15-AAAlcosta Boulevard BR 15-AA Solar Project 2020 LLCSan Ramon, CA766 MWhMar 2025Dec 2025 Solar
Bishop Ranch - BR 2600Camino Ramon BR 2600 Solar Project 2020, LLCSan Ramon, CA764 MWhJun 2025Dec 2025 Solar
FTF-PackingShedFamily Tree FarmsReedley, CA748 MWhMay 2013Dec 2025 Solar
West Village Solar - Array 1Community SoCHF-Davis I, LLCDavis, CA746 MWhApr 2022Dec 2025 Solar
SunEdison Walmart Apple Valley DCSunE M5 Holdings LLCApple Valley, CA715 MWhFeb 2009Nov 2025 Solar
Delta Electronics FremontDelta Electronics (Americas) LtdFremont, CA701 MWhMar 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Van der Hoek Solar Array/ DairyMaas Energy WorksHelm, CA667 MWhJul 2017Dec 2025 Solar
Springville HydroelectricCalleguas Mun Water DistrictCamarillo, CA659 MWhFeb 1994Dec 2025 Water
Google Bayhill Solar PV and MicrogridGoogle, Inc.San Bruno, CA651 MWhMar 2024Dec 2025 Solar
West Village Solar - Array 2 Community SCHF-Davis I, LLCDavis, CA619 MWhApr 2022Dec 2025 Solar
SunEdison Walgreens Moreno ValleySunE WG113 Moreno Valley LLCMoreno Valley, CA599 MWhAug 2007Dec 2025 Solar
Mariani Packing Vacaville SolarSunE U6 Holdings LLCVacaville, CA586 MWhOct 2008Dec 2025 Solar
Sonoma Central Landfill Phase ICounty of Sonoma Dept of TrnspPetaluma, CA583 MWhJun 1993Dec 2025 Landfill Gas
Drews Generating FacilityColton Power LPColton, CA570 MWhJul 2001Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Century Generating FacilityColton Power LPColton, CA563 MWhAug 2001Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Amazon - SAN5Onyx Asset Services GroupSan Diego, CA530 MWhOct 2025Dec 2025 Solar
Fremont CA AutoFactoryTesla Inc.Fremont, CA524 MWhFeb 2022Dec 2025 Solar
Irwindale Brew Yard, LLCIrwindale Brew Yard, LLCIrwindale, CA517 MWhJan 2002Apr 2025 Solar : 99.8%
Chuckawalla Valley State PrisonSunE CPA CDC1 LLCBlythe, CA502 MWhMay 2006Dec 2025 Solar
Superior Almond HullingRenewable Solar, IncCantua Creek, CA472 MWhAug 2024Dec 2025 Solar
Yolo County Solar ProjectYolo County of - (CA)Woodland, CA446 MWhNov 2010Nov 2025 Solar
Walgreens Woodland Distribution CenterSunE WG45 Woodland LLCWoodland, CA432 MWhJul 2007Dec 2025 Solar
Open Sky DairyRenewable Solar, IncRiverdale, CA419 MWhJun 2024Dec 2025 Solar
Foundation IEFoundation HA Energy Generation, LLCRancho Cucamonga, CA404 MWhNov 2011Dec 2025 Wind

Surrounding Balancing Authorities

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#25Arizona Public Service Company25.8 TWh102
#55Arlington Valley, LLC3.2 TWh1
#38Balancing Authority of Northern California13.9 TWh91
#49Imperial Irrigation District6.2 TWh66
#29Los Angeles Department of Water and Power19.3 TWh132
#22Nevada Power Company38.6 TWh143
#51PUD No. 1 of Douglas County4.4 TWh5
#19Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District60.5 TWh51
#57Turlock Irrigation District1.9 TWh11
#39Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region10.6 TWh36

Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#3Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.506.3 TWh1,487
#5Southwest Power Pool314.5 TWh876
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans259.3 TWh423
#7California Independent System Operator168.7 TWh2,170
#9Tennessee Valley Authority166.2 TWh209
#10Florida Power & Light Co.153.0 TWh188
#12New York Independent System Operator134.1 TWh1,334
#13Duke Energy Carolinas113.4 TWh578
#15ISO New England112.2 TWh1,667
#16Bonneville Power Administration91.1 TWh170