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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 Jun 2025
Annual Generation 190.4 TWh
Power Plants1,943
Utilities893
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 | 44% Solar | 24.9% Water | 11.3% Wind | 10.6% 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 1,285
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Marina SouthAltus Power America Management, LLCSan Pedro, CA2 GWhNov 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Catalina ExpressAltus Power America Management, LLCSan Pedro, CA2 GWhNov 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Franklin Templeton San MateoBloom EnergySan Mateo, CA4 GWhOct 2011Dec 2023 Natural Gas
SDCWA - Twin OaksCleanCapital HoldingsSan Marcos, CA117 MWhApr 2011Nov 2023 Solar
Vallecitos Water DistrictSSA Solar of CA 5, LLCSan Marcos, CA3 GWhAug 2021Dec 2023 Solar
CA-DGS-California Men's ColonyForefront Power, LLCSan Luis Obispo, CA4 GWhApr 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Stenner Creek SolarStenner Creek Solar LLCSan Luis Obispo, CA700 MWhApr 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Cold Canyon 1Toro Energy of California SLOSan Luis Obispo, CA10 GWhJun 2013Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
KSR028 Merced Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Leandro, CA14 GWhMar 2018Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Preferred Freezer San LeandroEnterSolarSan Leandro, CA3 GWhJun 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Equinix Great Oaks Blvd. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA28 GWhNov 2017Dec 2023 Natural Gas
EQX010 Great Oaks Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA17 GWhAug 2019Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Extreme Via Del OroBloom EnergySan Jose, CA8 GWhFeb 2019Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Extreme San IgnacioBloom EnergySan Jose, CA6 GWhApr 2019Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Malech Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara (CA)San Jose, CA5 GWhSep 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Hellyer Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara (CA)San Jose, CA4 GWhJul 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Guadalupe Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara (CA)San Jose, CA2 GWhAug 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Equinix Lundy Ave. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA28 GWhAug 2017Dec 2023 Natural Gas
EQX015 Great Oaks Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA29 GWhDec 2017Dec 2023 Natural Gas
SCC - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA7 GWhFeb 2014Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Beckton Dickenson - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA6 GWhJun 2016Dec 2023 Natural Gas
CSU San Jose State UniversitySkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jose, CA4 GWhNov 2021Dec 2023 Solar
AT&T HolgerBloom EnergySan Jose, CA7 GWhMay 2016Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Micro Santa ClaraBloom EnergySan Jose, CA15 GWhJun 2018Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Metcalf Energy CenterCalpine Corp - Metcalf Energy CenterSan Jose, CA2 TWhMay 2005Mar 2025 Natural Gas
Xilinx San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA7 GWhJan 2012Dec 2023 Natural Gas
SJ/SC WPCPSan Jose/Santa Clara Water P CSan Jose, CA77 GWhJan 1953Mar 2025 Other Biomass Gas : 50.0% Natural Gas : 49.9%
Agnews Power PlantOLS Energy-Agnews Inc.San Jose, CA36 GWhOct 1990Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Zero Waste Energy Development Co LLCZero Waste Energy Development Company LLCSan Jose, CA2 GWhJan 2015Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
Equinix San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA8 GWhOct 2015Dec 2023 Natural Gas
San Jose CogenerationSan Jose State University Fclts Dev &OpsSan Jose, CA34 GWhNov 1984Mar 2025 Natural Gas
MaximBloom EnergySan Jose, CA7 GWhJul 2014Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Kellogg's - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA4 GWhAug 2013Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Los Esteros Critical Energy CenterLos Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLCSan Jose, CA248 GWhJan 2003Mar 2025 Natural Gas
Fresno SolarWellhead Services, IncSan Joaquin, CA4 GWhSep 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Fresno Cogen PartnersWellhead Services, IncSan Joaquin, CA3 GWhDec 1989Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Teichert Materials-Teichert VernalisFoundation HA Energy Generation, LLCSan Joaquin, CA2 GWhSep 2010Dec 2023 Wind
Crystal Farms Local SolarCrystal Farms Local Solar, LLCSan Joaquin, CA932 MWhOct 2023Dec 2023 Solar
EMWD - San Jacinto RWRF NEMSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA9 GWhJun 2021Dec 2023 Solar
EMWD - San Jacinto RES BCTSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA3 GWhApr 2022Nov 2023 Solar
Soboba Community Solar ProjectSoboba Band of Luiseno IndiansSan Jacinto, CA3 GWhJul 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Sunset Reservoir North BasinDuke Energy Renewables ServicesSan Francisco, CA6 GWhAug 2010Dec 2023 Solar
One Market PlazaParamount Group IncSan Francisco, CA993 MWhNov 2003Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Transamerica PyramidTransamerica Pyramid Properties LLCSan Francisco, CA525 MWhJun 2007Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Parnassus Central Utility PlantUniversity of California-San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA69 GWhDec 1995Mar 2025 Natural Gas
SF Southeast Cogen PlantCity & County of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA235 MWhMay 2002Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
San Dimas Wash Generating StationSan Gabriel Valley Mun Wtr DtSan Dimas, CA3 GWhFeb 1986Dec 2023 Water
San DimasMetropolitan Water District of S CASan Dimas, CA25 GWhMay 1981Nov 2023 Water
Kyocera International Inc.(San Diego)Kyocera International, IncSan Diego, CA9 GWhAug 2012Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Lindberg Field Solar 2Lindberg Field Solar 2, LLCSan Diego, CA3 GWhJan 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Lindberg FIeld SolarLindberg Field Solar I LLCSan Diego, CA5 GWhAug 2015Dec 2023 Solar
CP Kelco San Diego PlantCP Kelco US Inc.San Diego, CA76 GWhSep 1983Mar 2025 Natural Gas
SDCCD - MiramarCleanCapital HoldingsSan Diego, CA1 GWhJan 2011Dec 2023 Solar
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA49 GWhAug 2002Mar 2025 Natural Gas : 97.9% Solar : 2.1%
Watkins Manufacturing Co.Watkins Manufacturing CorporationSan Diego, CA6 GWhOct 2001Mar 2025 Natural Gas
Gas Utilization FacilityCity of San DiegoSan Diego, CA32 GWhMay 1985Mar 2025 Other Biomass Gas
Naval Hospital Medical CenterDepartment of the NavySan Diego, CA11 GWhNov 2003Mar 2025 Natural Gas
W PlantQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CA30 GWhJun 2005Mar 2025 Natural Gas
Miramar Energy FacilitySan Diego Gas & Electric CoSan Diego, CA12 GWhMay 2005Feb 2025 Natural Gas
Pio Pico Energy CenterPio Pico Energy Center LLCSan Diego, CA100 GWhOct 2016Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Larkspur Energy FacilityDiamond Generating CorporationSan Diego, CA39 GWhJun 2001Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Otay Mesa Generating ProjectOtay Mesa Energy Center LLCSan Diego, CA2 TWhSep 2009Mar 2025 Natural Gas
Childrens HospitalDTE San Diego COGEN Inc.San Diego, CA26 GWhMar 2000Mar 2025 Natural Gas
P PlantQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CA30 GWhFeb 2007Jul 2024 Natural Gas
CalPeak Power Border Peaker PlantCalPeak Power, LLCSan Diego, CA13 GWhOct 2001Dec 2023 Natural Gas
MM San Diego-MiramarMM San Diego Energy-MiramarSan Diego, CA36 GWhJun 1997Dec 2023 Landfill Gas : 90.2% Other Biomass Gas : 9.8%
Q PlantQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CA55 MWhJun 2013Dec 2024 Natural Gas
County of San Diego COC HybridSolar Star California LXXVIII, LLCSan Diego, CA3 GWhJun 2020Dec 2023 Solar : 95.9% Electricity used for energy storage : 4.1%
San Diego Community CollegeBloom EnergySan Diego, CA6 GWhFeb 2020Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Illumina Way SDBloom EnergySan Diego, CA25 GWhAug 2019Dec 2023 Natural Gas
San Diego - EMDF at San DiegoCalifornia PV Energy 3, LLCSan Diego, CA5 GWhMar 2021Dec 2023 Solar
AT&T San DiegoBloom EnergySan Diego, CA4 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2023 Natural Gas
AT&T - San Diego Trade StreetBloom EnergySan Diego, CA7 GWhFeb 2016Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Kilroy SolarNautilus Solar SolutionsSan Diego, CA7 GWhDec 2017Dec 2023 Solar
University of San DiegoBloom Energy 2009 PPASan Diego, CA6 GWhNov 2016Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Shelter Creek Condominiums SolarVista Solar, Inc.San Bruno, CA3 GWhJan 2020Dec 2023 Solar
OES Biogas PowerOrganic Energy Solutions, Inc.San Bernardino, CA348 MWh-Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
SB Water Reclamation Fuel CellSan Bernardino Fuel Cell, LLCSan Bernardino, CA9 GWhMay 2021Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas : 96.8% Natural Gas : 3.2%
Kohls San Bernardino Solar FacilitySunE WF3 KHL A Holdings, LLCSan Bernardino, CA1 GWhOct 2007Dec 2023 Solar
Colton Solar One, LLCColton Solar One, LLCSan Bernardino, CA2 GWhMay 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Devil CanyonCalifornia Dept. of Water ResourcesSan Bernardino, CA750 GWhNov 1972Mar 2025 Water
Salinas River CogenerationSalinas River Cogeneration CoSan Ardo, CA256 GWhOct 1991Mar 2025 Natural Gas
Aera San Ardo Cogen FacilityAera Energy LLC-San ArdoSan Ardo, CA24 GWhJun 1989Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Taylor Farms SalinasBloom EnergySalinas, CA8 GWhAug 2012Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Taylor Farms - Schilling PlaceBloom EnergySalinas, CA6 GWhJun 2019Dec 2023 Natural Gas
D'Arrigo Brothers - Phase 4CalCom EnergySalinas, CA4 GWhFeb 2019Dec 2023 Solar
TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSalinas, CA8 GWhAug 2018Dec 2023 Natural Gas
BeringerPerpetual Energy SystemsSaint Helena, CA1 GWhDec 2008Dec 2023 Solar
FRV SI Transport Solar LPFRV SI Transport Solar, L.P. (Sacremento)Sacramento, CA1 GWhJul 2010Dec 2023 Solar
SCDA Solar 1SCDA Solar 1, LLCSacramento, CA12 GWhSep 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Catalina Solar LLCEDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc.Rosamond, CA263 GWhNov 2012Dec 2023 Solar
Pacific Wind LLCEDF Renewable Asset Holdings, Inc.Rosamond, CA264 GWhJul 2012Dec 2023 Wind
Catalina Solar 2, LLCOnward EnergyRosamond, CA45 GWhJul 2015Dec 2023 Solar
RE Rosamond Two LLCMN8 Energy LLCRosamond, CA38 GWhDec 2013Dec 2023 Solar
RE Rosamond One LLCMN8 Energy LLCRosamond, CA49 GWhDec 2013Dec 2023 Solar
RE GarlandSouthern Power CoRosamond, CA384 GWhOct 2016Dec 2023 Solar
RE Garland ASouthern Power CoRosamond, CA48 GWhAug 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Kingbird B Solar, LLCArevon Energy, Inc.Rosamond, CA56 GWhMar 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Golden Fields Solar I, LLCMN8 Energy LLCRosamond, CA141 GWhNov 2016Mar 2025 Solar
Manzana Wind LLCAvangrid Renewables LLCRosamond, CA468 GWhNov 2012Dec 2023 Wind

Surrounding Balancing Authorities

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#26Arizona Public Service Company23.0 TWh75
#55Arlington Valley, LLC3.4 TWh1
#35Balancing Authority of Northern California15.1 TWh83
#48Imperial Irrigation District5.9 TWh65
#33Los Angeles Department of Water and Power17.7 TWh120
#22Nevada Power Company38.2 TWh136
#54New Harquahala Generating Company, LLC3.5 TWh1
#18Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District58.7 TWh45
#58Turlock Irrigation District2.1 TWh11
#44Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region8.1 TWh30

Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#3Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.476.4 TWh1,139
#5Southwest Power Pool297.0 TWh762
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans252.0 TWh393
#7California Independent System Operator190.4 TWh1,943
#8Tennessee Valley Authority158.8 TWh170
#10Florida Power & Light Co.148.6 TWh159
#12New York Independent System Operator130.6 TWh1,100
#13Duke Energy Carolinas111.4 TWh556
#15ISO New England103.1 TWh1,487
#16Bonneville Power Administration82.1 TWh158