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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 Nov 2025
Annual Generation 188.0 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 | 10.6% 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 101 to 200 of 1,387
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Crockett Cogen ProjectCrockett CogenerationCrockett, CA1 TWhNov 1995Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Desert Star Energy CenterDesert Star Energy Center SDG&EBoulder City, NV546 GWhApr 2000Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Ameresco Ox MountainAMERESCO Ox Mountain Energy LLCHalf Moon Bay, CA81 GWhNov 2008Sep 2025 Landfill Gas
Martinez RefiningMartinez Refining CoMartinez, CA790 GWhOct 1995Sep 2025 Natural Gas : 96.4% Other Gas : 3.6%
Saint Agnes Medical CenterSaint Agnes Medical CenterFresno, CA33 GWhApr 2001Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Live Oak LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA21 GWhFeb 1992Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Goal Line LPGoal Line LPEscondido, CA8 GWhJul 1994Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Collierville PowerhouseNorthern California Power AgnyMurphys, CA366 GWhOct 1989Sep 2025 Water
Sunshine Valley SolarEDP Renewables North America LLCArmagosa, NV267 GWhNov 2019Sep 2025 Solar
Little Bear Solar 1, LLCLittle Bear Solar 1, LLC (Longroad)Mendota, CA72 GWhNov 2020Sep 2025 Solar
Desert QuartziteDesert Quartzite LLCBlythe, CA755 GWhNov 2024Sep 2025 Solar
Western Power & Steam IncWestern Power and Steam II LLCBakersfield, CA25 GWhFeb 1990Sep 2025 Natural Gas
North Rosamond Solar LLCNorth Rosamond Solar, LLCRosamond, CA405 GWhMay 2019Sep 2025 Solar
Biola University HybridBiola UniversityLa Mirada, CA13 GWhMar 1990Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings, LConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Cantua Creek, CA522 GWhNov 2017Sep 2025 Solar
Canyon Power PlantCity of Anaheim - (CA)Anaheim, CA24 GWhJul 2011Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Ivanpah 2NRG Energy ServicesNipton, CA254 GWhNov 2013Sep 2025 Solar : 95.0% Natural Gas : 5.0%
CP Kelco San Diego PlantCP Kelco US Inc.San Diego, CA71 GWhSep 1983Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Elevation Solar CAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA103 GWhNov 2016Sep 2025 Solar
Richmond CogenChevron Products Company-RichmondRichmond, CA970 GWhJul 1992Sep 2025 Natural Gas : 97.2% Other Gas : 2.8%
Kern River Eastridge CogenChevron USA IncBakersfield, CA222 GWhMay 1988Sep 2025 Natural Gas
RE AstoriaRE Astoria LLCRosamond, CA177 GWhNov 2016Sep 2025 Solar
RE Astoria 2RE Astoria 2 LLCRosamond, CA145 GWhNov 2016Sep 2025 Solar
Berry Placerita CogenShadow Wolf EnergySanta Clarita, CA2 GWhFeb 1990Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Ivanpah 1NRG Energy ServicesNipton, CA168 GWhNov 2013Sep 2025 Solar : 96.7% Natural Gas : 3.3%
Taft 26C CogenChevron USA IncTaft, CA43 GWhJun 1982Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Ivanpah 3NRG Energy ServicesNipton, CA241 GWhNov 2013Sep 2025 Solar : 96.0% Natural Gas : 4.0%
UCI Facilities Management Central PlantUniversity of California IrvineIrvine, CA113 GWhJun 2007Sep 2025 Natural Gas
CA Flats Solar 130, LLCCalifornia Flats Solar 130, LLCShandon, CA263 GWhOct 2017Sep 2025 Solar
CA Flats Solar 150, LLCArevon Energy, Inc.Shandon, CA300 GWhJan 2019Sep 2025 Solar
Dixie ValleyOrmat Nevada IncFallon, NV366 GWhMay 1988Sep 2025 Geothermal
Cuyama Solar, LLCCuyama Solar, LLCCuyama, CA58 GWhOct 2017Sep 2025 Solar
Naval Hospital Medical CenterDepartment of the NavySan Diego, CA16 GWhNov 2003Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Wheelabrator ShastaShasta Sustainable Resource Management, Inc.Anderson, CA284 GWhSep 1987Sep 2025 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Salinas River CogenerationSalinas River Cogeneration CoSan Ardo, CA258 GWhOct 1991Sep 2025 Natural Gas
PE BerkeleyBerkeley Cogeneration FacilityBerkeley, CA166 GWhMay 1987Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Marsh Landing Generating StationMarsh Landing LLCAntioch, CA42 GWhApr 2013Sep 2025 Natural Gas
South Belridge Cogeneration FacilityAERA Energy LLCMcKittrick, CA467 GWhNov 1985Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Southeast Kern River CogenChevron USA IncBakersfield, CA47 GWhJan 1989Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Mojave Solar ProjectMojave Solar LLCHinkley, CA588 GWhNov 2014Sep 2025 Solar
Municipal Cogen PlantPalm Springs City ofPalm Springs, CA6 GWhApr 1985Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Blythe Solar II, LLCBlythe Solar II, LLCBlythe, CA337 GWhJun 2016Sep 2025 Solar
Torrance Refining Company, LLCTorrance Refining Company, LLCTorrance, CA83 GWhAug 1983Sep 2025 Other Gas : 74.7% Waste Heat : 25.3%
Berry Cogen Tanne Hills 18Berry Petroleum CoMaricopa, CA139 GWhNov 1986Sep 2025 Natural Gas
McKittrick LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA6 GWhSep 1991Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Panoche Valley Solar FarmConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Paicines, CA286 GWhDec 2017Sep 2025 Solar
Pacific-Ultrapower Chinese StationIHI Power Services CorpJamestown, CA138 GWhSep 1986Sep 2025 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.7%
Blythe Solar III, LLC HybridBlythe Solar III, LLCBlythe, CA354 GWhApr 2020Sep 2025 Solar
Blythe Solar IV, LLCBlythe Solar IV, LLCBlythe, CA339 GWhOct 2020Sep 2025 Solar
SRI International Cogen ProjectIPT SRI Cogeneration IncMenlo Park, CA23 GWhMar 1987Sep 2025 Natural Gas
SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2Xeres Ventures LLCSanta Clara, CA2 GWhAug 2011Sep 2025 Distillate Fuel Oil
Painted Hills Wind ParkTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindWhitewater, CA173 GWhOct 1985Sep 2025 Wind
Agua Caliente Solar ProjectAgua Caliente SolarDateland, AZ548 GWhApr 2012Sep 2025 Solar
AV Solar Ranch OneAV Solar Ranch 1 LLCLancaster, CA570 GWhJul 2014Sep 2025 Solar
Genesis Solar Energy ProjectGenesis Solar LLCBlythe, CA623 GWhOct 2013Sep 2025 Solar
Solverde 1AES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA209 GWhNov 2016Sep 2025 Solar
Gas Utilization FacilityCity of San DiegoSan Diego, CA31 GWhMay 1985Sep 2025 Other Biomass Gas
OxnardProcter&Gamble Paper Products Co-OxnardOxnard, CA479 GWhJun 1982Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Antelope DSR 1AES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA132 GWhNov 2016Sep 2025 Solar
Carlsbad Energy CenterNRG California Peaker Operations LLCCarlsbad, CA264 GWhNov 2018Sep 2025 Natural Gas
AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc.AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc.Ripon, CA2 GWhMar 1988Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Sentinel Energy Center, LLCSentinel Energy Center LLCDesert Hot Springs, CA139 GWhApr 2013Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Mariposa Energy ProjectDiamond Generating CorporationByron, CA45 GWhSep 2012Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Oxnard Wastewater Treatment PlantOxnard City ofOxnard, CA4 GWhJul 1981Sep 2025 Other Biomass Gas : 95.1% Natural Gas : 4.9%
Watson CogenerationARCO Products Co-WatsonCarson, CA2 TWhNov 1987Sep 2025 Natural Gas : 82.0% Other Gas : 17.3% Waste/Other Oil : 0.7%
Berry CogenBerry Petroleum CoTaft, CA8 GWhNov 1986Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Sycamore CogenerationSycamore Cogeneration CoBakersfield, CA304 GWhNov 1987Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Mesquite Solar 2, LLCConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Tonopah, AZ289 GWhNov 2016Sep 2025 Solar
Mesquite Solar 3, LLCConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Tonopah, AZ449 GWhNov 2016Sep 2025 Solar
US BoraxU S Borax IncBoron, CA279 GWhJun 1984Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Ocotillo Express LLCPattern Operators LPOcotillo, CA462 GWhNov 2012Sep 2025 Wind
Willow Spring Solar, LLCWillow Spring Solar LLCRosamond, CA256 GWhDec 2018Sep 2025 Solar
Calistoga Power PlantGeysers Power Co LLCMiddletown, CA456 GWhFeb 1984Sep 2025 Geothermal
Walnut Creek Energy ParkWalnut Creek LLCIndustry, CA63 GWhMar 2013Sep 2025 Natural Gas
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA52 GWhAug 2002Sep 2025 Natural Gas : 97.6% Solar : 2.4%
Humboldt Sawmill CompanyMendocino Forest ProductsScotia, CA110 GWhDec 1937Sep 2025 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8%
Chalk Cliff LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA4 GWhFeb 1990Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Coso Power DevelopersCoso Operating Co LLCInyokern, CA299 GWhOct 1989Sep 2025 Geothermal
Coso Finance PartnersCoso Operating Co LLCInyokern, CA370 GWhJun 1987Sep 2025 Geothermal
Algonquin Power Sanger LLCAlgonquin Power Sanger LLCSanger, CA5 GWhNov 2007Sep 2025 Natural Gas
E F Oxnard Energy FacilityEF Oxnard, LLCOxnard, CA4 GWhMay 1990Sep 2025 Natural Gas
CCCSD Wastewater Treatment PlntCentral Contra Costa Sanitary DistrictMartinez, CA17 GWhNov 1995Sep 2025 Natural Gas
University of California San Diego HybriUniversity of California San DiegoLa Jolla, CA205 GWhJun 2001Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Oxnard Paper MillNew-Indy, Oxnard LLCOxnard, CA134 GWhFeb 1986Sep 2025 Natural Gas
White Wing SolarLeeward Asset Management, LLCYuma, AZ467 GWhSep 2024Sep 2025 Solar
Golden Fields Solar I, LLCMN8 Energy LLCRosamond, CA139 GWhNov 2016Sep 2025 Solar
Argus Cogen PlantSearles Valley Minerals Operations Inc.Trona, CA252 GWhNov 1947Sep 2025 Bituminous Coal : 94.8% Natural Gas : 5.2%
Solar Star California, XLI, LLCMN8 Energy LLCRosamond, CA150 GWhNov 2016Sep 2025 Solar
Voyager Wind ITerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA413 GWhNov 2019Sep 2025 Wind
Badger Creek LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA6 GWhMar 1991Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Bear Mountain LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA33 GWhMar 1995Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Stanton Energy Reliability Center HybridWellhead Services, IncStanton, CA2 GWhJun 2020Sep 2025 Natural Gas
San Jose CogenerationSan Jose State University Fclts Dev &OpsSan Jose, CA34 GWhNov 1984Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Kern River CogenerationKern River Cogeneration CoBakersfield, CA155 GWhJun 1985Sep 2025 Natural Gas
American Kings Solar, LLCMN8 Energy LLCLemoore, CA334 GWhNov 2020Sep 2025 Solar
Puente Hills Energy RecoveryLos Angeles County SanitationWhittier, CA151 GWhSep 1986Sep 2025 Landfill Gas
Sun Streams, LLCEDP Renewables North America LLCArlington, AZ406 GWhDec 2019Sep 2025 Solar
Lockhart Solar PV, LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-SolarHinkley, CA242 GWhNov 1989Sep 2025 Solar
New-Indy Ontario MillNew-Indy Ontario LLCOntario, CA245 GWhMay 1985Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Topaz Solar FarmTopaz Solar Farms LLCSanta Margarita, CA1 TWhMar 2013Sep 2025 Solar

Surrounding Balancing Authorities

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#26Arizona Public Service Company23.9 TWh92
#54Arlington Valley, LLC3.4 TWh1
#36Balancing Authority of Northern California14.7 TWh87
#47Imperial Irrigation District6.3 TWh66
#29Los Angeles Department of Water and Power18.9 TWh124
#22Nevada Power Company37.2 TWh139
#60New Harquahala Generating Company, LLC764.0 GWh1
#19Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District60.0 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.485.0 TWh1,313
#5Southwest Power Pool299.9 TWh835
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans250.9 TWh417
#7California Independent System Operator188.0 TWh2,075
#9Tennessee Valley Authority161.6 TWh204
#10Florida Power & Light Co.148.9 TWh187
#12New York Independent System Operator131.6 TWh1,211
#13Duke Energy Carolinas112.5 TWh565
#15ISO New England105.5 TWh1,577
#16Bonneville Power Administration80.5 TWh163