California Independent System Operator

Balancing Authority Summary Information

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%

Map of California Independent System Operator

Register Now for Comprehensive Access

Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for California Independent System Operator.

Create Your Account Today

Daily Net Generation for California Independent System Operator for the past 3 Years

List of All California Independent System Operator Power Plants

Displaying Results 201 to 300 of 1,388
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Sky River Wind Energy CenterSky River Wind LLCTehachapi, CA245 GWhJan 1991Dec 2024 Wind
Coso Energy DevelopersCoso Operating Co LLCInyokern, CA244 GWhNov 1988Dec 2024 Geothermal
Lockhart Solar PV, LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-SolarHinkley, CA244 GWhNov 1989Oct 2025 Solar
Carlsbad Energy CenterNRG California Peaker Operations LLCCarlsbad, CA244 GWhNov 2018Oct 2025 Natural Gas
ElectraPacific Gas & Electric Co.Jackson, CA243 GWhMay 1948Oct 2025 Water
Pit 6Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Montgomery Creek, CA242 GWhJul 1965Dec 2024 Water
Sandrini Solar 100EDPR CA Solar Park II LLCMettler, CA241 GWhNov 2024Oct 2025 Solar
Oasis WindTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA238 GWhNov 2004Dec 2024 Wind
Ivanpah 3NRG Energy ServicesNipton, CA236 GWhNov 2013Oct 2025 Solar : 96.2% Natural Gas : 3.8%
Point WindTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindTehachapi, CA235 GWhFeb 2021Oct 2025 Wind
Desert Harvest, LLCDesert Harvest, LLCDesert Center, CA234 GWhNov 2020Oct 2025 Solar
High Winds LLCFPLE High Winds, LLCBirds Landing, CA233 GWhJun 2003Dec 2024 Wind
Pinyon Pine IIPinyon Pines Wind II, LLCMojave, CA233 GWhOct 2012Dec 2024 Wind
Strauss Wind FarmStrauss Wind LLCLompoc, CA233 GWhNov 2023Oct 2025 Wind
Brea Expansion PlantBrea Power IIBrea, CA233 GWhOct 2012Oct 2025 Landfill Gas
San Pablo RacewayAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA231 GWhJul 2019Oct 2025 Solar
Tiger CreekPacific Gas & Electric Co.Pioneer, CA225 GWhMay 1931Dec 2024 Water
Kern River Eastridge CogenChevron USA IncBakersfield, CA224 GWhMay 1988Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Coachella Hills WindTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindPalm Springs, CA224 GWhFeb 2021Oct 2025 Wind
Vasco WindsVasco Winds, LLCLivermore, CA223 GWhNov 2011Dec 2024 Wind
Alta Wind VIIINextera Energy ResourcesMojave, CA222 GWhDec 2011Dec 2024 Wind
Caribou 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA221 GWhMay 1921Dec 2024 Water
RE Mustang LLCMN8 Energy LLCLemoore, CA221 GWhJul 2016Dec 2024 Solar
DonnellsOakdale&South San Joaquin Irrigation D.None, CA219 GWhMay 1957Dec 2024 Water
Henrietta Solar ProjectSouthern Power CoLemoore, CA218 GWhJul 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Big Creek 2ASouthern California Edison CoAuberry, CA214 GWhJul 1928Oct 2025 Water
Copper Mountain Solar 4, LLCConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Boulder City, NV211 GWhAug 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Solverde 1AES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA209 GWhNov 2016Oct 2025 Solar
University of California San Diego HybriUniversity of California San DiegoLa Jolla, CA208 GWhJun 2001Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Lockhart Solar PV IITerra-Gen Operating Co-SolarHinkley, CA207 GWhJun 2023Oct 2025 Solar
HL PowerHL Power CompanyWendel, CA205 GWhJun 1989Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8%
San Gorgonio Windplant WPP1993FPL Energy Operating Services, Inc.North Palm Springs, CA202 GWhNov 2011Dec 2024 Wind
THUMSTHUMS Long Beach CompanyLong Beach, CA198 GWhDec 2002Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Montezuma Wind IINextEra Energy Montezuma Wind II, LLCBirds Landing, CA196 GWhDec 2011Dec 2024 Wind
Summit WindsGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationLivermore, CA195 GWhJun 2021Oct 2025 Wind
HaasPacific Gas & Electric Co.Balch Camp, CA195 GWhNov 1958Oct 2025 Water
WoodleafSouth Feather Water and Power AgencyForbestown, CA194 GWhOct 1963Dec 2024 Water
Alta Wind Energy Center IVAlta Wind IV, LLCMojave, CA193 GWhMar 2011Dec 2024 Wind
Burney Forest ProductsBurney Forest Products, A Joint VentureBurney, CA193 GWhSep 1989Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 94.4% Natural Gas : 5.6%
Sierra Pacific Quincy FacilitySierra Pacific IndustriesQuincy, CA193 GWhNov 1986Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Kern River 1Southern California Edison CoBakersfield, CA192 GWhApr 1907Dec 2024 Water
Pit 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Burney, CA188 GWhAug 1922Dec 2024 Water
Ivanpah 1NRG Energy ServicesNipton, CA187 GWhNov 2013Oct 2025 Solar : 97.0% Natural Gas : 3.0%
Mountain View IVAES Distributed EnergyNorth Palm Springs, CA187 GWhJan 2012Dec 2024 Wind
BeldenPacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA184 GWhAug 1969Oct 2025 Water
Desert Harvest II LLCDesert Harvest II LLCDesert Center, CA183 GWhNov 2020Oct 2025 Solar
Northern Orchard Solar PV, LLCNorthern Orchard Solar PV, LLCTaft, CA181 GWh-Oct 2025 Solar
Mt Poso CogenerationMt Poso Cogeneration CoBakersfield, CA180 GWhApr 1989Nov 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.3% Natural Gas : 0.7%
RE AstoriaRE Astoria LLCRosamond, CA176 GWhNov 2016Oct 2025 Solar
Big Creek 8Southern California Edison CoAuberry, CA174 GWhJul 1921Dec 2024 Water
Painted Hills Wind ParkTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindWhitewater, CA173 GWhOct 1985Oct 2025 Wind
W E WarneCalifornia Dept. of Water ResourcesGorman, CA171 GWhOct 1982Dec 2024 Water
Woodland Biomass Power LtdDTE Energy Services-WoodlandWoodland, CA171 GWhAug 1989Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.5% Natural Gas : 0.5%
PE BerkeleyBerkeley Cogeneration FacilityBerkeley, CA166 GWhMay 1987Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Total Energy FacilitiesLos Angeles County SanitationCarson, CA161 GWhDec 1985Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 99.6%
Narrows 2Yuba County Water AgencyBrowns Valley, CA157 GWhNov 1969Dec 2024 Water
Edwards Sanborn E5Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA156 GWhNov 2022Oct 2025 Solar
Rio Bravo RocklinRio Bravo RocklinLincoln, CA155 GWhMay 1989Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.1% Natural Gas : 0.9%
Kern River CogenerationKern River Cogeneration CoBakersfield, CA155 GWhJun 1985Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Estrella Solar & StorageAES Clean EnergyLancaster, CA154 GWhNov 2023Oct 2025 Solar
Regulus Solar ProjectRegulus Solar, LLCBakersfield, CA154 GWhOct 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Bowerman Power LFG, LLCBowerman Power LFG, LLCIrvine, CA154 GWhMar 2016Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Puente Hills Energy RecoveryLos Angeles County SanitationWhittier, CA152 GWhSep 1986Oct 2025 Landfill Gas
Solar Star California, XLI, LLCMN8 Energy LLCRosamond, CA150 GWhNov 2016Oct 2025 Solar
Butt ValleyPacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA149 GWhNov 1958Dec 2024 Water
Drum 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Alta, CA149 GWhNov 1965Dec 2024 Water
Mesquite Solar 4, LLCConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Tonopah, AZ147 GWhDec 2023Oct 2025 Solar
Golden Hills North Wind Energy CenterGolden Hills Interconnection Wind, LLCLivermore, CA147 GWhOct 2017Oct 2025 Wind
RE Astoria 2RE Astoria 2 LLCRosamond, CA146 GWhNov 2016Oct 2025 Solar
RidgetopTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA146 GWhMar 1994Dec 2024 Wind
Cameron Ridge LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA144 GWhNov 1984Dec 2024 Wind
Kern River 3Southern California Edison CoKernville, CA143 GWhFeb 1921Dec 2024 Water
Dillon Wind LLCAvangrid Power LLCNorth Palm Springs, CA142 GWhMar 2008Dec 2024 Wind
Los Esteros Critical Energy CenterLos Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLCSan Jose, CA140 GWhJan 2003Oct 2025 Natural Gas
LucianaTulare Solar Center, LLCRichgrove, CA140 GWhMar 2022Oct 2025 Solar
Berry Cogen Tanne Hills 18Berry Petroleum CoMaricopa, CA140 GWhNov 1986Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Voyager Wind IIITerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA139 GWhNov 2018Oct 2025 Wind
Golden Fields Solar I, LLCMN8 Energy LLCRosamond, CA139 GWhNov 2016Oct 2025 Solar
Balch 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Balch Camp, CA139 GWhJan 1927Dec 2024 Water
SPI Anderson 2Sierra Pacific IndustriesAnderson, CA138 GWhJul 2015Oct 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.0% Natural Gas : 1.0%
Sentinel Energy Center, LLCSentinel Energy Center LLCDesert Hot Springs, CA138 GWhApr 2013Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Pacific-Ultrapower Chinese StationIHI Power Services CorpJamestown, CA138 GWhSep 1986Oct 2025 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.7%
Resurgence Solar IIResurgence Solar IIBoron, CA136 GWhJul 2023Oct 2025 Solar
Oxnard Paper MillNew-Indy, Oxnard LLCOxnard, CA134 GWhFeb 1986Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Mojave 3/4/5Terra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA133 GWhNov 1990Dec 2024 Wind
North Star SolarSouthern Power CoMendota, CA132 GWhMay 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Antelope DSR 1AES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA132 GWhNov 2016Oct 2025 Solar
Wadham Energy LPWadham Energy Ltd PartnersWilliams, CA132 GWhFeb 1989Dec 2024 Agricultural By-Products : 99.7%
Titan Solar 1 (CA)Titan Solar 1, LLCBorrego Springs, CA130 GWhNov 2020Oct 2025 Solar
Sunshine Gas ProducersSunshine Gas Producers LLCSylmar, CA129 GWhJul 2014Oct 2025 Landfill Gas
ForbestownSouth Feather Water and Power AgencyForbestown, CA129 GWhSep 1963Dec 2024 Water
Whitewater Hill Wind PartnersShell Wind Energy Inc.North Palm Springs, CA128 GWhSep 2002Dec 2024 Wind
Kumeyaay WindLeeward Asset Management, LLCCampo, CA127 GWhNov 2005Dec 2024 Wind
RE Camelot LLCOnward EnergyMojave, CA125 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
San Gorgonio Westwinds II LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindNorth Palm Springs, CA124 GWhMay 1999Dec 2024 Wind
Mesa Wind RepowerMesa Wind RepowerWhitewater, CA124 GWhMay 2024Oct 2025 Wind
RE Gaskell West 2 LLCRE Gaskell West LLCRosamond, CA119 GWhApr 2023Oct 2025 Solar
Alpine SolarAlpine BESS LLCLancaster, CA119 GWhJan 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Borden Solar Farm41MB 8me, LLCMadera, CA118 GWhMay 2020Oct 2025 Solar
PardeeEast Bay Municipal Util DistValley Springs, CA118 GWhJun 1930Dec 2024 Water

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