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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 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%

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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 101 to 200 of 1,388
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Blythe Solar IV, LLCBlythe Solar IV, LLCBlythe, CA342 GWhOct 2020Oct 2025 Solar
Blythe Solar III, LLC HybridBlythe Solar III, LLCBlythe, CA356 GWhApr 2020Oct 2025 Solar
Blythe Solar II, LLCBlythe Solar II, LLCBlythe, CA340 GWhJun 2016Oct 2025 Solar
Cuyama Solar, LLCCuyama Solar, LLCCuyama, CA61 GWhOct 2017Oct 2025 Solar
CA Flats Solar 150, LLCArevon Energy, Inc.Shandon, CA300 GWhJan 2019Oct 2025 Solar
CA Flats Solar 130, LLCCalifornia Flats Solar 130, LLCShandon, CA259 GWhOct 2017Oct 2025 Solar
RE Astoria 2RE Astoria 2 LLCRosamond, CA146 GWhNov 2016Oct 2025 Solar
RE AstoriaRE Astoria LLCRosamond, CA176 GWhNov 2016Oct 2025 Solar
Elevation Solar CAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA103 GWhNov 2016Oct 2025 Solar
Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings, LConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Cantua Creek, CA522 GWhNov 2017Oct 2025 Solar
North Rosamond Solar LLCNorth Rosamond Solar, LLCRosamond, CA403 GWhMay 2019Oct 2025 Solar
Desert QuartziteDesert Quartzite LLCBlythe, CA820 GWhNov 2024Oct 2025 Solar
Little Bear Solar 1, LLCLittle Bear Solar 1, LLC (Longroad)Mendota, CA66 GWhNov 2020Oct 2025 Solar
Sunshine Valley SolarEDP Renewables North America LLCArmagosa, NV266 GWhNov 2019Oct 2025 Solar
Borden Solar Farm41MB 8me, LLCMadera, CA118 GWhMay 2020Oct 2025 Solar
Wright Solar ParkWright Solar Park LLCLos Banos, CA411 GWhNov 2019Oct 2025 Solar
W PlantQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CA29 GWhJun 2005Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Anheuser-Busch #2Foundation HA Energy Generation, LLCFairfield, CA4 GWhOct 2014Oct 2025 Wind
Golden Acorn CasinoFoundation HA Energy Generation, LLCCampo, CA4 GWhJun 2014Oct 2025 Wind
SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2Xeres Ventures LLCSanta Clara, CA2 GWhAug 2011Oct 2025 Distillate Fuel Oil
Carlsbad Energy CenterNRG California Peaker Operations LLCCarlsbad, CA244 GWhNov 2018Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Silver State Solar Power SouthSilver State Solar Power South, LLCPrimm Valley, NV673 GWhOct 2015Oct 2025 Solar
Sunshine Gas ProducersSunshine Gas Producers LLCSylmar, CA129 GWhJul 2014Oct 2025 Landfill Gas
Solar Star 2Solar Star California XX, LLCRosamond, CA722 GWhFeb 2014Oct 2025 Solar
Solar Star 1Solar Star California XIX, LLCRosamond, CA902 GWhFeb 2014Oct 2025 Solar
C&H Sugar PlantC&H Sugar Company IncCrockett, CA32 GWhSep 1957Oct 2025 Purchased Steam
Hoag Hospital Cogen PlantHoag Memorial Presbyterian HospitalNewport Beach, CA23 GWhJun 2006Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Parnassus Central Utility PlantUniversity of California-San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA68 GWhDec 1995Oct 2025 Natural Gas
CSUF TrigenerationCalifornia State University at FullertonFullerton, CA38 GWhSep 2010Oct 2025 Natural Gas : 82.7% Solar : 17.3%
Foundation Wal-Mart Red BluffFoundation CA Fund VI Manager LLCRed Bluff, CA2 GWhAug 2012Oct 2025 Wind
Foundation Superior FarmsFoundation CA Fund VI Manager LLCDixon, CA1 GWhNov 2012Oct 2025 Wind
Kern Oil & Refining CoKern Oil & Refining CoBakersfield, CA34 GWhSep 2002Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Brea Expansion PlantBrea Power IIBrea, CA233 GWhOct 2012Oct 2025 Landfill Gas
Lodi Energy CenterNorthern California Power AgnyLodi, CA625 GWhOct 2012Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Tule Wind LLCAvangrid Power LLCBoulevard, CA354 GWhNov 2017Oct 2025 Wind
Watkins Manufacturing Co.Watkins Manufacturing CorporationSan Diego, CA7 GWhOct 2001Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Signal Hill West UnitSignal Hill Petroleum, IncSignal Hill, CA40 GWhJun 2004Oct 2025 Other Gas
Topaz Solar FarmTopaz Solar Farms LLCSanta Margarita, CA1 TWhMar 2013Oct 2025 Solar
Oxnard Paper MillNew-Indy, Oxnard LLCOxnard, CA134 GWhFeb 1986Oct 2025 Natural Gas
University of California San Diego HybriUniversity of California San DiegoLa Jolla, CA208 GWhJun 2001Oct 2025 Natural Gas
CCCSD Wastewater Treatment PlntCentral Contra Costa Sanitary DistrictMartinez, CA19 GWhNov 1995Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Algonquin Power Sanger LLCAlgonquin Power Sanger LLCSanger, CA4 GWhNov 2007Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Walnut Creek Energy ParkWalnut Creek LLCIndustry, CA46 GWhMar 2013Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Ocotillo Express LLCPattern Operators LPOcotillo, CA451 GWhNov 2012Oct 2025 Wind
Sentinel Energy Center, LLCSentinel Energy Center LLCDesert Hot Springs, CA138 GWhApr 2013Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Genesis Solar Energy ProjectGenesis Solar LLCBlythe, CA625 GWhOct 2013Oct 2025 Solar
AV Solar Ranch OneAV Solar Ranch 1 LLCLancaster, CA572 GWhJul 2014Oct 2025 Solar
Agua Caliente Solar ProjectAgua Caliente SolarDateland, AZ544 GWhApr 2012Oct 2025 Solar
Panoche Valley Solar FarmConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Paicines, CA279 GWhDec 2017Oct 2025 Solar
Mojave Solar ProjectMojave Solar LLCHinkley, CA591 GWhNov 2014Oct 2025 Solar
Marsh Landing Generating StationMarsh Landing LLCAntioch, CA18 GWhApr 2013Oct 2025 Natural Gas
UCI Facilities Management Central PlantUniversity of California IrvineIrvine, CA113 GWhJun 2007Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Ivanpah 3NRG Energy ServicesNipton, CA236 GWhNov 2013Oct 2025 Solar : 96.2% Natural Gas : 3.8%
Ivanpah 1NRG Energy ServicesNipton, CA187 GWhNov 2013Oct 2025 Solar : 97.0% Natural Gas : 3.0%
Ivanpah 2NRG Energy ServicesNipton, CA251 GWhNov 2013Oct 2025 Solar : 95.5% Natural Gas : 4.5%
Canyon Power PlantCity of Anaheim - (CA)Anaheim, CA16 GWhJul 2011Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Ameresco Ox MountainAMERESCO Ox Mountain Energy LLCHalf Moon Bay, CA82 GWhNov 2008Oct 2025 Landfill Gas
Panoche Energy CenterPanoche Energy Center, LLCFirebaugh, CA878 GWhMay 2009Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Colusa Generating StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Maxwell, CA3 TWhNov 2010Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Gateway Generating StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Antioch, CA3 TWhDec 2008Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Russell City Energy CenterRussell City Energy Company LLCHayward, CA1 TWhJul 2013Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Malaga Power LLCCalPeak Power, LLCFresno, CA8 GWhAug 2005Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Miramar Energy FacilitySan Diego Gas & Electric CoSan Diego, CA7 GWhMay 2005Oct 2025 Natural Gas
SJ/SC WPCPSan Jose/Santa Clara Water P CSan Jose, CA85 GWhJan 1953Oct 2025 Natural Gas : 52.1% Other Biomass Gas : 47.8%
THUMSTHUMS Long Beach CompanyLong Beach, CA198 GWhDec 2002Oct 2025 Natural Gas
MalburgCity of VernonVernon, CA311 GWhSep 2005Oct 2025 Natural Gas
WWTP Power Generation StationEast Bay Municipal Util DistOakland, CA29 GWhJul 1985Oct 2025 Other Biomass Gas : 98.8% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.2%
Donald Von Raesfeld Power PlantCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Santa Clara, CA737 GWhFeb 2005Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Palomar EnergySan Diego Gas & Electric CoEscondido, CA1 TWhSep 2005Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Elk Hills CogenCalifornia Resources Elk Hills LLCTupman, CA29 GWhOct 1994Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Tracy Combined Cycle Power PlantMRP San Joaquin Energy LLC.Tracy, CA960 GWhMar 2003Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Valero Refinery Cogeneration Unit 1Valero Refining Co CaliforniaBenicia, CA276 GWhSep 2002Oct 2025 Natural Gas : 86.1% Other Gas : 13.9%
Henrietta PeakerMRP San Joaquin Energy LLC.Lemoore, CA4 GWhMay 2002Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Los Esteros Critical Energy CenterLos Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLCSan Jose, CA140 GWhJan 2003Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Mountain View I & IIAES Distributed EnergyNorth Palm Springs, CA286 GWhMay 2001Oct 2025 Wind
Pastoria Energy Facility, LLCCalpine Corp - Pastoria Energy CenterLebec, CA4 TWhApr 2005Oct 2025 Natural Gas
High Desert Power PlantMRP Generation Holdings, LLCVictorville, CA3 TWhMar 2003Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Elk Hills Power LLCElk Hills Power LLCTupman, CA3 TWhJun 2003Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Metcalf Energy CenterCalpine Corp - Metcalf Energy CenterSan Jose, CA3 TWhMay 2005Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Otay Mesa Generating ProjectOtay Mesa Energy Center LLCSan Diego, CA2 TWhSep 2009Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Delta Energy CenterDelta Energy Center LLCPittsburg, CA3 TWhApr 2002Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Blythe Energy IncAltaGas Blythe Operations IncBlythe, CA346 GWhNov 2003Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Los Medanos Energy CenterLos Medanos Energy Center LLCPittsburg, CA3 TWhJul 2001Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Sunrise Power LLCSunrise Power Co LLCFellows, CA2 TWhMay 2001Oct 2025 Natural Gas
La Paloma Generating PlantCXA La Paloma LLCMcKittrick, CA2 TWhDec 2002Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Crockett Cogen ProjectCrockett CogenerationCrockett, CA1 TWhNov 1995Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Desert Star Energy CenterDesert Star Energy Center SDG&EBoulder City, NV472 GWhApr 2000Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Martinez RefiningMartinez Refining CoMartinez, CA759 GWhOct 1995Oct 2025 Natural Gas : 96.5% Other Gas : 3.5%
Saint Agnes Medical CenterSaint Agnes Medical CenterFresno, CA33 GWhApr 2001Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Live Oak LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA21 GWhFeb 1992Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Collierville PowerhouseNorthern California Power AgnyMurphys, CA353 GWhOct 1989Oct 2025 Water
Western Power & Steam IncWestern Power and Steam II LLCBakersfield, CA25 GWhFeb 1990Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Biola University HybridBiola UniversityLa Mirada, CA13 GWhMar 1990Oct 2025 Natural Gas
CP Kelco San Diego PlantCP Kelco US Inc.San Diego, CA74 GWhSep 1983Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Richmond CogenChevron Products Company-RichmondRichmond, CA970 GWhJul 1992Oct 2025 Natural Gas : 97.3% Other Gas : 2.7%
Kern River Eastridge CogenChevron USA IncBakersfield, CA224 GWhMay 1988Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Berry Placerita CogenShadow Wolf EnergySanta Clarita, CA2 GWhFeb 1990Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Taft 26C CogenChevron USA IncTaft, CA43 GWhJun 1982Oct 2025 Natural Gas
Dixie ValleyOrmat Nevada IncFallon, NV401 GWhMay 1988Oct 2025 Geothermal
Naval Hospital Medical CenterDepartment of the NavySan Diego, CA18 GWhNov 2003Oct 2025 Natural Gas

Surrounding Balancing Authorities

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#26Arizona Public Service Company24.0 TWh92
#54Arlington Valley, LLC3.3 TWh1
#36Balancing Authority of Northern California14.7 TWh87
#47Imperial Irrigation District6.4 TWh66
#29Los Angeles Department of Water and Power18.6 TWh124
#22Nevada Power Company37.3 TWh139
#64New Harquahala Generating Company, LLC132.0 GWh1
#19Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District60.1 TWh48
#57Turlock Irrigation District2.0 TWh11
#39Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region9.8 TWh33

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