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 Mar 2026
Annual Generation 179.9 TWh
Power Plants2,075
Utilities965
Ranked #7 out of 65 in terms of net annual generation
Ranked #8 out of 54 in terms of annual generation from natural gas
Power Plant Types Natural Gas | 40.1% Solar | 27.8% Water | 12.2% Wind | 10.2% Nuclear | 9.7%

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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 201 to 300 of 1,389
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
New-Indy Ontario MillNew-Indy Ontario LLCOntario, CA245 GWhMay 1985Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Ivanpah 2NRG Energy ServicesNipton, CA244 GWhNov 2013Dec 2025 Solar : 95.6% Natural Gas : 4.4%
Coso Energy DevelopersCoso Operating Co LLCInyokern, CA244 GWhNov 1988Dec 2024 Geothermal
Lockhart Solar PV, LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-SolarHinkley, CA243 GWhNov 1989Dec 2025 Solar
BeldenPacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA243 GWhAug 1969Dec 2025 Water
Pit 6Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Montgomery Creek, CA242 GWhJul 1965Dec 2024 Water
Oasis WindTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA238 GWhNov 2004Dec 2024 Wind
Ivanpah 3NRG Energy ServicesNipton, CA237 GWhNov 2013Dec 2025 Solar : 96.4% Natural Gas : 3.6%
Sandrini Solar 100EDPR CA Solar Park II LLCMettler, CA236 GWhNov 2024Dec 2025 Solar
Point WindTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindTehachapi, CA234 GWhFeb 2021Dec 2025 Wind
San Pablo RacewayAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA233 GWhJul 2019Dec 2025 Solar
High Winds LLCFPLE High Winds, LLCBirds Landing, CA233 GWhJun 2003Dec 2024 Wind
Brea Expansion PlantBrea Power IIBrea, CA233 GWhOct 2012Dec 2025 Landfill Gas
Pinyon Pine IIPinyon Pines Wind II, LLCMojave, CA233 GWhOct 2012Dec 2024 Wind
Desert Harvest, LLCDesert Harvest, LLCDesert Center, CA231 GWhNov 2020Dec 2025 Solar
Tiger CreekPacific Gas & Electric Co.Pioneer, CA225 GWhMay 1931Dec 2024 Water
Kern River Eastridge CogenChevron USA IncBakersfield, CA225 GWhMay 1988Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Strauss Wind FarmStrauss Wind LLCLompoc, CA224 GWhNov 2023Dec 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
Coachella Hills WindTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindPalm Springs, CA219 GWhFeb 2021Dec 2025 Wind
DonnellsOakdale&South San Joaquin Irrigation D.None, CA219 GWhMay 1957Dec 2024 Water
Sycamore CogenerationSycamore Cogeneration CoBakersfield, CA219 GWhNov 1987Nov 2025 Natural Gas
Henrietta Solar ProjectSouthern Power CoLemoore, CA218 GWhJul 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Carlsbad Energy CenterNRG California Peaker Operations LLCCarlsbad, CA216 GWhNov 2018Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Copper Mountain Solar 4, LLCConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Boulder City, NV211 GWhAug 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Northern Orchard Solar PV, LLCNorthern Orchard Solar PV, LLCTaft, CA208 GWh-Dec 2025 Solar
HaasPacific Gas & Electric Co.Balch Camp, CA208 GWhNov 1958Nov 2025 Water
Ivanpah 1NRG Energy ServicesNipton, CA208 GWhNov 2013Dec 2025 Solar : 96.3% Natural Gas : 3.7%
Lockhart Solar PV IITerra-Gen Operating Co-SolarHinkley, CA207 GWhJun 2023Dec 2025 Solar
University of California San Diego HybriUniversity of California San DiegoLa Jolla, CA207 GWhJun 2001Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Solverde 1AES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA205 GWhNov 2016Dec 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
Montezuma Wind IINextEra Energy Montezuma Wind II, LLCBirds Landing, CA196 GWhDec 2011Dec 2024 Wind
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
Summit WindsGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationLivermore, CA191 GWhJun 2021Dec 2025 Wind
Pit 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Burney, CA188 GWhAug 1922Dec 2024 Water
Mountain View IVAES Distributed EnergyNorth Palm Springs, CA187 GWhJan 2012Dec 2024 Wind
Desert Harvest II LLCDesert Harvest II LLCDesert Center, CA181 GWhNov 2020Dec 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, CA178 GWhNov 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Big Creek 8Southern California Edison CoAuberry, CA174 GWhJul 1921Dec 2024 Water
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%
THUMSTHUMS Long Beach CompanyLong Beach, CA168 GWhDec 2002Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Painted Hills Wind ParkTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindWhitewater, CA168 GWhOct 1985Dec 2025 Wind
PE BerkeleyBerkeley Cogeneration FacilityBerkeley, CA167 GWhMay 1987Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Total Energy FacilitiesLos Angeles County SanitationCarson, CA161 GWhDec 1985Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 99.6%
Rosamond South 1Golden Fields Solar IV, LLCRosamond, CA157 GWh-Dec 2025 Solar
Narrows 2Yuba County Water AgencyBrowns Valley, CA157 GWhNov 1969Dec 2024 Water
Los Esteros Critical Energy CenterLos Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLCSan Jose, CA157 GWhJan 2003Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Edwards Sanborn E5Terra-Gen Operating Co-HybridMojave, CA155 GWhNov 2022Dec 2025 Solar
Rio Bravo RocklinRio Bravo RocklinLincoln, CA155 GWhMay 1989Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.1% Natural Gas : 0.9%
Regulus Solar ProjectRegulus Solar, LLCBakersfield, CA154 GWhOct 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Bowerman Power LFG, LLCBowerman Power LFG, LLCIrvine, CA154 GWhMar 2016Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Estrella Solar & StorageAES Clean EnergyLancaster, CA153 GWhNov 2023Dec 2025 Solar
Puente Hills Energy RecoveryLos Angeles County SanitationWhittier, CA150 GWhSep 1986Dec 2025 Landfill Gas
Butt ValleyPacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA149 GWhNov 1958Dec 2024 Water
Drum 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Alta, CA149 GWhNov 1965Dec 2024 Water
Solar Star California, XLI, LLCMN8 Energy LLCRosamond, CA147 GWhNov 2016Dec 2025 Solar
RidgetopTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA146 GWhMar 1994Dec 2024 Wind
RE Astoria 2RE Astoria 2 LLCRosamond, CA145 GWhNov 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Mesquite Solar 4, LLCConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Tonopah, AZ144 GWhDec 2023Dec 2025 Solar
Cameron Ridge LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA144 GWhNov 1984Dec 2024 Wind
Kern River 3Southern California Edison CoKernville, CA143 GWhFeb 1921Dec 2024 Water
Golden Hills North Wind Energy CenterGolden Hills Interconnection Wind, LLCLivermore, CA143 GWhOct 2017Dec 2025 Wind
Dillon Wind LLCAvangrid Power LLCNorth Palm Springs, CA142 GWhMar 2008Dec 2024 Wind
Sentinel Energy Center, LLCSentinel Energy Center LLCDesert Hot Springs, CA140 GWhApr 2013Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Berry Cogen Tanne Hills 18Berry Petroleum CoMaricopa, CA140 GWhNov 1986Dec 2025 Natural Gas
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%
Golden Fields Solar I, LLCMN8 Energy LLCRosamond, CA138 GWhNov 2016Dec 2025 Solar
LucianaTulare Solar Center, LLCRichgrove, CA137 GWhMar 2022Dec 2025 Solar
Resurgence Solar IIResurgence Solar IIBoron, CA135 GWhJul 2023Dec 2025 Solar
Luna ValleyLuna Valley Solar I, LLCMendota, CA135 GWh-Dec 2025 Solar
Voyager Wind IIITerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA133 GWhNov 2018Dec 2025 Wind
Mojave 3/4/5Terra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA133 GWhNov 1990Dec 2024 Wind
North Star SolarSouthern Power CoMendota, CA132 GWhMay 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Wadham Energy LPWadham Energy Ltd PartnersWilliams, CA132 GWhFeb 1989Dec 2024 Agricultural By-Products : 99.7%
Antelope DSR 1AES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA131 GWhNov 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Oxnard Paper MillNew-Indy, Oxnard LLCOxnard, CA131 GWhFeb 1986Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Titan Solar 1 (CA)Titan Solar 1, LLCBorrego Springs, CA130 GWhNov 2020Dec 2025 Solar
Sunshine Gas ProducersSunshine Gas Producers LLCSylmar, CA130 GWhJul 2014Dec 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
Pacific-Ultrapower Chinese StationIHI Power Services CorpJamestown, CA126 GWhSep 1986Dec 2025 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.6%
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 Power LLCBrookfield Renewable Trading and Marketing LPNorth Palm Springs, CA123 GWhOct 1984Dec 2025 Wind
Alpine SolarAlpine BESS LLCLancaster, CA119 GWhJan 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Baldy Mesa 2_Silver Peak HybridAES Clean EnergyAdelanto, CA119 GWhNov 2024Dec 2025 Solar
PardeeEast Bay Municipal Util DistValley Springs, CA118 GWhJun 1930Dec 2024 Water

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#12New York Independent System Operator134.0 TWh1,211
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#15ISO New England110.5 TWh1,577
#16Bonneville Power Administration85.9 TWh163