California Independent System Operator

Balancing Authority Summary Information

California Independent System Operator is ranked #7 out of 64 balancing authorities in terms of total annual electricity generation.

Balancing AuthorityCalifornia Independent System Operator
States Arizona California Nevada New Mexico
Last Update Oct 2026
Annual Generation 168.7 TWh
Power Plants2,170
Utilities1,001
Ranked #7 out of 64 in terms of net annual generation
Ranked #14 out of 53 in terms of annual generation from natural gas
Power Plant Types Natural Gas | 32% Solar | 30.9% Water | 12.2% Wind | 11.8% Nuclear | 11.2% Coal | 0%

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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 1 to 100 of 1,426
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
9150 Hermosa Solar GMValta EnergyRancho Cucamonga, CA3 GWhNov 2022Dec 2025 Solar
85 BWind Wall 1 LLCTehachapi, CA93 GWhDec 1984Dec 2025 Wind
85 AWind Wall 1 LLCTehachapi, CA71 GWhDec 1984Dec 2025 Wind
2127 Harris Solar ProjectSolarenewal LLCLive Oak, CA885 MWhMar 2014Dec 2025 Solar
2097 Helton Solar ProjectSolarenewal LLCMerced, CA1 GWhMar 2014Dec 2025 Solar
2081 Terzian Solar ProjectSolarenewal LLCReedley, CA1 GWhJan 2014Dec 2025 Solar
Zonneveld Oak GroveRenewable Solar, IncLaton, CA388 MWhMay 2024Dec 2025 Solar
Zero Waste Energy Development Co LLCZero Waste Energy Development Company LLCSan Jose, CA224 MWhJan 2015Dec 2025 Other Biomass Gas
ZCOWind Stream Operations LLCTehachapi, CA1 GWhNov 1985Dec 2024 Wind
Yuba City Energy CenterCalpine Corp-Yuba CityYuba City, CA23 GWhJul 2002Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Yuba City Cogen PartnersWellhead Services, IncYuba City, CA15 GWhNov 1990Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Yorba LindaMetropolitan Water District of S CAYorba Linda, CA9 GWhOct 1981Nov 2025 Water
Yolo County Solar ProjectYolo County of - (CA)Woodland, CA446 MWhNov 2010Nov 2025 Solar
Xilinx San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA8 GWhJan 2012Dec 2025 Natural Gas
WWTP Power Generation StationEast Bay Municipal Util Dist - (CA)Oakland, CA32 GWhJul 1985Jul 2026 Other Biomass Gas : 98.9% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.1%
Wright Solar ParkWright Solar Park LLCLos Banos, CA386 GWhNov 2019Jul 2026 Solar
Woodmere Solar FarmAES Distributed EnergyEdison, CA29 GWhNov 2015Dec 2025 Solar
WoodleafSouth Feather Water and Power AgencyForbestown, CA167 GWhOct 1963Dec 2025 Water
Woodland Biomass Power LtdDTE Energy Services-WoodlandWoodland, CA162 GWhAug 1989Dec 2025 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.5%
Wonderful Orchards - WestsideWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA13 GWhJul 2021Dec 2025 Solar
Wonderful Orchards - West ValleyWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Blackwells Corner, CA8 GWhSep 2020Dec 2025 Solar
Wonderful Orchards - New ColumbiaWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Firebaugh, CA11 GWhAug 2020Dec 2025 Solar
Wonderful Orchards - BelridgeWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA12 GWhNov 2020Dec 2025 Solar
Wonderful NurseryWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Wasco, CA5 GWhJun 2021Dec 2025 Solar
Wonderful Lost HillsWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA41 GWhAug 2021Dec 2025 Solar
Wonderful KingsWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA8 GWhJul 2022Dec 2025 Solar
Wonderful Huller & ShellingWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA4 GWhJul 2021Dec 2025 Solar
Wonderful FirebaughWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Firebaugh, CA10 GWhJul 2022Dec 2025 Solar
Wolfskill Energy CenterGilroy Energy Center LLCFairfield, CA4 GWhDec 2002Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Wistaria Ranch SolarRWE Clean EnergyCalexico, CA268 GWhNov 2018Jul 2026 Solar
WisePacific Gas & Electric Co.Auburn, CA30 GWhFeb 1917Dec 2025 Water
Windstar 1Nextera Energy ResourcesTehachapi, CA255 GWhJan 2012Dec 2025 Wind
Windsor Floating SolarCA ODEVI LLCWindsor, CA3 GWhOct 2020Dec 2025 Solar
Windhub Solar A LLCEDP Renewables North America LLCMojave, CA48 GWhNov 2019Dec 2025 Solar
Willow Spring Solar, LLCWillow Spring Solar LLCRosamond, CA220 GWhDec 2018Jul 2026 Solar
Wildwood Solar IIDeriva EnergyWasco, CA39 GWhDec 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Wildwood Solar I, LLCDeriva EnergyWasco, CA48 GWhJan 2015Dec 2025 Solar
Whitney Point SolarWhitney Point Solar, LLCFive Points, CA54 GWhFeb 2017Dec 2025 Solar
Whitewater Hydro PlantDesert Water AgencyCalifornia, CA5 GWhMar 1986Dec 2025 Water
Whitewater Hill Wind PartnersShell Wind Energy Inc.North Palm Springs, CA127 GWhSep 2002Dec 2025 Wind
Whitethorn Solar LLCWhitethorn Solar LLCLivermore, CA5 GWhJan 2016Dec 2025 Solar
White Wing SolarLeeward Asset Management, LLCYuma, AZ445 GWhSep 2024Jul 2026 Solar
White River Solar 2RWE Clean EnergyAlpaugh, CA49 GWhAug 2014Dec 2025 Solar
White River SolarRWE Clean EnergyAlpaugh, CA36 GWhJun 2013Dec 2025 Solar
Wheeler Ridge 2Madison Energy Investments LLCArvin, CA14 GWhOct 2023Dec 2025 Solar
Wheeler RidgeAgilitas Energy, Inc.Bakersfield, CA13 GWhAug 2023Dec 2025 Solar
Wheelabrator ShastaShasta Sustainable Resource Management, Inc.Anderson, CA290 GWhSep 1987Jul 2026 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Weymouth Solar PlantMetropolitan Water District of S CALa Verne, CA3 GWhMay 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Westside Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Five Points, CA12 GWhJul 2011Dec 2025 Solar
Westside Solar Power PV1Westside Assets LLCLemoore, CA5 GWhApr 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Westlands Solar PV FarmBoralex US Operations LLCHuron, CA39 GWhJan 2014Dec 2025 Solar
Western Power & Steam IncWestern Power and Steam II LLCBakersfield, CA21 GWhFeb 1990Jul 2026 Natural Gas
Western Antelope Dry RanchAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA26 GWhNov 2016Dec 2025 Solar
Western Antelope Blue Sky Ranch AAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA43 GWhOct 2014Dec 2025 Solar
Western Antelope Blue Sky BAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA52 GWhNov 2016Dec 2025 Solar
West Village Solar - Array 2 Community SCHF-Davis I, LLCDavis, CA619 MWhApr 2022Dec 2025 Solar
West Village Solar - Array 1Community SoCHF-Davis I, LLCDavis, CA746 MWhApr 2022Dec 2025 Solar
West Valley High School SolarAES Distributed EnergyHemet, CA1 GWhAug 2012Dec 2025 Solar
West Tambo Clean Power IIWest Tambo Clean Power IILivingston, CA4 GWhOct 2024Dec 2025 Solar
West Point PHPacific Gas & Electric Co.Pioneer, CA18 GWhOct 1948Dec 2025 Water
West Gates Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Huron, CA14 GWhApr 2013Dec 2025 Solar
Welport Lease ProjectSentinel Peak Resources California, LLCMcKittrick, CA34 GWhFeb 1990Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Wellhead Power PanocheWellhead Services, IncFirebaugh, CA7 GWhJul 1973Dec 2025 Natural Gas
Watts 3115CD US Solar MT 2 LLCAdelanto, CA4 GWhJul 2013Dec 2025 Solar
Watson CogenerationARCO Products Co-WatsonCarson, CA2 TWhNov 1987Jul 2026 Natural Gas : 77.0% Other Gas : 22.7%
Watkins Manufacturing Co.Watkins Manufacturing CorporationSan Diego, CA8 GWhOct 2001Jul 2026 Natural Gas
Waterman Turnout HydroelectricSan Bernardino Valley Mun. Water Dist.San Bernardino, CA2 GWhAug 2024Dec 2025 Water
Waste Mangement Redwood LFGTEWM Renewable Energy LLCNovato, CA22 GWhApr 2017Dec 2025 Landfill Gas
Walnut Unified School District Walnut HSTesla Inc.Walnut, CA327 MWhJan 2020Jun 2025 Solar
Walnut Creek Energy ParkWalnut Creek LLCIndustry, CA48 GWhMar 2013Jul 2026 Natural Gas
Walgreens Woodland Distribution CenterSunE WG45 Woodland LLCWoodland, CA432 MWhJul 2007Dec 2025 Solar
Wagner Wind LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationPalm Springs, CA10 GWhNov 2012Dec 2025 Wind
Wadham EnergyWadham Energy LPWilliams, CA145 GWhFeb 1989Dec 2025 Agricultural By-Products : 99.7%
W PlantQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CA14 GWhJun 2005Jul 2026 Natural Gas
W E WarneCalifornia Dept. of Water ResourcesGorman, CA211 GWhOct 1982Dec 2025 Water
Vulcan San Emidio SolarRenew Solar VMC LLCBakersfield, CA4 GWhFeb 2023Dec 2025 Solar
VS BC Pacific Gateway, LLCTRITEC AmericasLos Angeles, CA2 GWhFeb 2025Dec 2025 Solar
Voyager Wind IVTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA79 GWhNov 2018Dec 2025 Wind
Voyager Wind IIITerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA117 GWhNov 2018Jul 2026 Wind
Voyager Wind IITerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA419 GWhNov 2018Jul 2026 Wind
Voyager Wind ITerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA332 GWhNov 2019Jul 2026 Wind
Volta 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Manton, CA4 GWhOct 1981Dec 2025 Water
Volta 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Manton, CA21 GWhMar 1980Dec 2025 Water
Visalia CSG LLCDimension Energy LLCTulare, CA8 GWhFeb 2024Dec 2025 Solar
Visalia - (CA)CleanCapital HoldingsVisalia, CA3 GWhMay 2025Dec 2025 Solar
Vintner SolarEcos Energy LLCTempleton, CA4 GWhMar 2014Dec 2025 Solar
VinamCD US Solar MT 2 LLCLancaster, CA3 GWhJun 2013Dec 2025 Solar
Victory PassVictory Pass I, LLCDesert Center, CA563 GWhFeb 2024Jul 2026 Solar
Victory Garden (Tehachapi)Wind Stream Operations LLCTehachapi, CA33 GWhNov 1981Dec 2024 Wind
Victor Mesa Linda E2AES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA4 GWhOct 2014Dec 2025 Solar
Victor Mesa Linda D2AES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA4 GWhOct 2014Dec 2025 Solar
Victor Mesa Linda C2AES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA4 GWhOct 2014Dec 2025 Solar
Victor Mesa Linda B2AES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA4 GWhOct 2014Dec 2025 Solar
Victor Dry Farm Ranch BAES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA10 GWhMay 2015Dec 2025 Solar
Victor Dry Farm Ranch AAES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA10 GWhMay 2015Dec 2025 Solar
Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #3Hanford Renewable Energy LLCHanford, CA6 GWhJun 2019Dec 2025 Other Biomass Gas
Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #2Hanford Renewable Energy LLCHanford, CA6 GWhJun 2019Dec 2025 Other Biomass Gas
Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #1AlsoEnergyHanford, CA3 GWhSep 2016Dec 2025 Other Biomass Gas
Verizon Comms Garage Top Solar ProjectVerizon CommunicationsSan Jose, CA348 MWhAug 2025Jun 2025 Solar
Ventura SolarVentura Solar LLCFillmore, CA6 GWhAug 2021Dec 2025 Solar

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RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#3Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.506.3 TWh1,487
#5Southwest Power Pool314.5 TWh876
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans259.3 TWh423
#7California Independent System Operator168.7 TWh2,170
#9Tennessee Valley Authority166.2 TWh209
#10Florida Power & Light Co.153.0 TWh188
#12New York Independent System Operator134.1 TWh1,334
#13Duke Energy Carolinas113.4 TWh578
#15ISO New England112.2 TWh1,667
#16Bonneville Power Administration91.1 TWh170