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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 Dec 2025
Annual Generation 188.2 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 | 43.1% Solar | 26.4% Water | 11.1% Wind | 10.7% Nuclear | 9.4%

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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 601 to 700 of 1,387
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Anheuser Busch - FairfieldBloom EnergyFairfield, CA21 GWhNov 2022Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Marin Clean Energy Solar OneAES Distributed EnergyRichmond, CA21 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Tracy 210Costco WholesaleTracy, CA21 GWhFeb 2019Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Live Oak LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA21 GWhFeb 1992Sep 2025 Natural Gas
EtiwandaMetropolitan Water District of S CARancho Cucamonga, CA21 GWhNov 1994Mar 2024 Water
Kaiser - Woodland HillsBloom EnergyWoodland Hills, CA21 GWhAug 2019Dec 2024 Natural Gas
City of Tulare Water FacilityCity of Tulare Water Pollution ControlTulare, CA21 GWhDec 1990Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 62.5% Other Biomass Gas : 21.5% Solar : 16.0%
Hoag Hospital Cogen PlantHoag Memorial Presbyterian HospitalNewport Beach, CA21 GWhJun 2006Sep 2025 Natural Gas
GEN005 Antibody Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCOceanside, CA21 GWhMar 2019Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Diablo Winds LLCSequitur Renewables, LLCLivermore, CA20 GWhNov 2004Dec 2024 Wind
Bishop Creek 3Southern California Edison CoBishop, CA20 GWhMay 1913Dec 2024 Water
Cymric 31X CogenChevron USA IncMcKittrick, CA20 GWhSep 1988Dec 2024 Natural Gas
EDF Renewable Windfarm V IncEDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc.Birds Landing, CA20 GWhDec 1989Dec 2024 Wind
Foothill FeederMetropolitan Water District of S CACastaic, CA20 GWhMar 1981Dec 2023 Water
EQX010 Great Oaks Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA20 GWhAug 2019Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Giffen Solar ParkGiffen Solar Park, LLCCantua Creek, CA19 GWhMay 2017Dec 2024 Solar
West Gates Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Huron, CA19 GWhApr 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Thermalito Diverson DamCalifornia Dept. of Water ResourcesOroville, CA19 GWhJun 1987Dec 2024 Water
BCE Los Alamitos 1Bright Canyon EnergyLos Alamitos, CA19 GWhJul 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Ameresco Keller CanyonAMERESCO Keller Canyon LLCBay Point, CA19 GWhJun 2009Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Kaiser - LABloom EnergyLos Angeles, CA19 GWhMay 2020Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Orion Solar IIOrion Solar II, LLCArvin, CA19 GWhMay 2014Dec 2024 Solar
PortalSouthern California Edison CoLakeshore, CA19 GWhNov 1956Dec 2024 Water
Columbia Solar Energy, LLCColumbia Solar Energy LLCPittsburg, CA19 GWhSep 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Cove HydroelectricSnow Mountain Hydro LLCBurney, CA18 GWhJan 1990Dec 2024 Water
Nacimiento Hydro ProjectMonterey Cnty Water Res AgencyBradley, CA18 GWhJun 1987Dec 2024 Water
Foundation NWNAFoundation CA Fund V Manager, LLCCabazon, CA18 GWhNov 2012Dec 2024 Wind
Kaiser East La Palma Ave. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCAnaheim, CA18 GWhAug 2017Dec 2024 Natural Gas
CM10Consolidated Edison Development Inc.Boulder City, NV18 GWhNov 2008Dec 2024 Solar
Kaiser - Harbor CityBloom EnergyHarbor City, CA18 GWhNov 2019Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Solar Star California, XLIV, LLCMN8 Energy LLCPearblossom, CA18 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
HaypressEIF Haypress LLCSierra City, CA18 GWhNov 1988Jun 2024 Water
Coram Energy LLC (ECT)Nextera Energy ResourcesTehachapi, CA18 GWhApr 2005Dec 2024 Wind
Spaulding 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Emigrant Gap, CA18 GWhApr 1928Dec 2024 Water
UC Davis South CampusSolar Star California XXXII, LLCDavis, CA17 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Harbor CogenHarbor Cogeneration Co.Wilmington, CA17 GWhNov 1988Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Apple Campus 2 PVApple, IncCupertino, CA17 GWhMay 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Central CA Fuel Cell 1Central CA Fuel Cell 1Tulare, CA17 GWhApr 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Martinez Sulfuric Acid Regeneration PltEco Services Corp.Martinez, CA17 GWhDec 1977Dec 2024 Waste Heat
Adera SolarAES Distributed EnergyChowchilla, CA17 GWhNov 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Aera San Ardo Cogen FacilityAera Energy LLC-San ArdoSan Ardo, CA17 GWhJun 1989Dec 2024 Natural Gas
CCCSD Wastewater Treatment PlntCentral Contra Costa Sanitary DistrictMartinez, CA17 GWhNov 1995Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Foundation Dole Fresh VegetablesFoundation CA Fund X Manager LLCSoledad, CA17 GWhJul 2022Dec 2024 Wind
Bishop Creek 5Southern California Edison CoBishop, CA17 GWhMay 1919Sep 2024 Water
MM Yolo PowerYolo County Community Services DepartmentWoodland, CA17 GWhSep 1990Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Ameresco Butte CountyAmeresco Butte County LLCParadise, CA17 GWhJan 2013Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
TemescalMetropolitan Water District of S CACorona, CA17 GWhJun 1983Dec 2024 Water
Toyota Long Beach TrigenLong Beach Trigen, LLCLong Beach, CA17 GWhOct 2023Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Berrenda Mesa Water DistrictThe Greater Light USA LLCLost Hills, CA16 GWhJun 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Chowchilla IICalifornia Power Holdings LLCChowchilla, CA16 GWhMay 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Ameresco Santa Cruz EnergyAMERESCO Santa Cruz Energy LLCWatsonville, CA16 GWhDec 2005Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Power Generation Station (PGS) 2East Bay Municipal Util DistOakland, CA16 GWhNov 2011Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Bishop Creek 2Southern California Edison CoBishop, CA16 GWhOct 1908Dec 2024 Water
Equinix San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA16 GWhOct 2015Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Sierra Pacific Industries (2042-RD)Sierra Pacific IndustriesRed Bluff, CA16 GWhApr 2020Dec 2024 Solar
ABEC Bidart-Old River LLCABEC Bidart-Old River LLCBakersfield, CA16 GWhNov 2013Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Naval Hospital Medical CenterDepartment of the NavySan Diego, CA16 GWhNov 2003Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Sacramento Municipal Util DistSouth Sutter Water DistrictSacramento, CA16 GWhJan 1985Mar 2024 Water
Broadridge CogenBroadridge Customer CommunicationsEl Dorado Hills, CA16 GWhApr 2008Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 91.9% Solar : 8.1%
KSR028 Merced Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Leandro, CA16 GWhMar 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Midway Peaking LLCCalPeak Power, LLCFirebaugh, CA16 GWhApr 2009Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Stony GorgeCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Elk Creek, CA16 GWhMar 1986Dec 2024 Water
Spaulding 3Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Emigrant Gap, CA16 GWhJan 1929Dec 2024 Water
Wagner Wind LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationPalm Springs, CA16 GWhNov 2012Dec 2024 Wind
MurphysUtica Water & Power AuthorityMurphys, CA15 GWhFeb 1954Dec 2024 Water
Five Points Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Five Points, CA15 GWhAug 2011Dec 2024 Solar
Fresno Community SolarFresno Community Solar Developers, LLCFresno, CA15 GWhMay 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Santa Clara CogenCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Santa Clara, CA15 GWhMay 1982Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Black ButteCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Orland, CA15 GWhAug 1988Dec 2024 Water
Difwind Farms Ltd VITerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA15 GWhDec 1986Dec 2024 Wind
Double C Generation Limited PartnershipWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA15 GWhFeb 1989Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Border Hybrid Energy CenterCalPeak Power, LLCSan Diego, CA15 GWhOct 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Algonquin SKIC 10 Solar, LLCAlgonquin Power CoTaft, CA15 GWhDec 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Dutch Flat 2Nevada Irrigation DistrictDutch Flat, CA15 GWhOct 1965Dec 2024 Water
CoronaMetropolitan Water District of S CACorona, CA14 GWhJul 1983Dec 2024 Water
Adelanto Solar II, LLCAdelanto Solar II, LLCAdelanto, CA14 GWhJun 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Lemoore WestLeprino FoodsLemoore, CA14 GWhNov 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Encina Water Pollution ControlEncina Joint Powers AuthorityCarlsbad, CA14 GWhOct 2008Sep 2025 Other Biomass Gas : 94.8% Natural Gas : 5.2%
Tehachapi Wind Resource ICalWind Resources IncTehachapi, CA14 GWhNov 1984Dec 2024 Wind
High Sierra LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA14 GWhFeb 1989Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Westside Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Five Points, CA14 GWhJul 2011Dec 2024 Solar
Dominguez PlantEco Services Corp.Long Beach, CA14 GWhJul 1976Dec 2023 Waste Heat
Tulare BioMAT Fuel CellCentral CA Fuel Cell 2, LLCTulare, CA14 GWhNov 2019Jul 2024 Natural Gas : 63.4% Other Biomass Gas : 36.6%
GiffenPacific Gas & Electric Co.TBD, CA14 GWhMay 2012Dec 2024 Solar
OlsenOlsen Power PartnersWhitmore, CA14 GWhDec 1989Dec 2024 Water
Byron Highway SolarRPCA Solar 3, LLCByron, CA14 GWhOct 2022Dec 2024 Solar
SCDA Solar 1SCDA Solar 1, LLCSacramento, CA13 GWhSep 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Enloe Medical - ChicoBloom EnergyChico, CA13 GWhMay 2021Dec 2024 Natural Gas
SouthPacific Gas & Electric Co.Manton, CA13 GWhNov 1979Dec 2024 Water
Waste Mangement Redwood LFGTEWM Renewable Energy LLCNovato, CA13 GWhApr 2017Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Santa Rita Jail HybridCounty of Alameda GSADublin, CA13 GWhAug 2001Dec 2023 Natural Gas : 80.9% Solar : 19.1%
Lake HermanGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationBenicia, CA13 GWhOct 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Greenleaf 2 Power PlantGreenleaf Energy LLCYuba City, CA13 GWhSep 1989Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Goose Haven Energy CenterGoose Haven Energy CenterSuisun, CA13 GWhDec 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Biola University HybridBiola UniversityLa Mirada, CA13 GWhMar 1990Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Keysight - Santa RosaBloom EnergySanta Rosa, CA13 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Wonderful Orchards - WestsideWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA13 GWhJul 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Tequesquite Landfill Solar PV ProjectSolar Star California XXXI, LLCRiverside, CA13 GWhSep 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Barre PeakerSouthern California Edison CoStanton, CA13 GWhAug 2007Nov 2024 Natural Gas
Frankenheimer Power PlantTurlock Irrigation DistrictOakdale, CA13 GWhFeb 1983Oct 2024 Water

Surrounding Balancing Authorities

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#26Arizona Public Service Company23.9 TWh92
#54Arlington Valley, LLC3.4 TWh1
#36Balancing Authority of Northern California14.8 TWh87
#47Imperial Irrigation District6.4 TWh66
#29Los Angeles Department of Water and Power18.9 TWh124
#22Nevada Power Company37.2 TWh139
#60New Harquahala Generating Company, LLC715.1 GWh1
#19Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District59.9 TWh48
#56Turlock Irrigation District2.1 TWh11
#39Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region9.8 TWh33

Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#4Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.484.6 TWh1,313
#5Southwest Power Pool300.4 TWh835
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans251.0 TWh417
#7California Independent System Operator188.2 TWh2,075
#9Tennessee Valley Authority161.7 TWh204
#10Florida Power & Light Co.149.1 TWh187
#12New York Independent System Operator131.9 TWh1,211
#13Duke Energy Carolinas112.3 TWh565
#15ISO New England105.8 TWh1,577
#16Bonneville Power Administration80.6 TWh163