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California Independent System Operator

Balancing Authority Summary Information

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
McFarland B Solar and StorageAES Clean EnergyDateland, AZ479 GWhNov 2024Sep 2025 Solar : 99.8%
McFarland A Solar and StorageAES Clean EnergyDateland, AZ528 GWhNov 2023Sep 2025 Solar
McCoy Solar Energy Project HybridMcCoy Solar, LLCBlythe, CA647 GWhJul 2015Dec 2024 Solar
MCAGCC Cogen PlantDOD USMC Marine Air Ground CombatTwentynine Palms, CA69 GWhJan 2003Dec 2024 Natural Gas
MaximBloom EnergySan Jose, CA6 GWhJul 2014Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Maverick Solar, LLCMaverick Solar, LLCDesert Center, CA372 GWhNov 2020Sep 2025 Solar
Maverick Solar 7, LLCMaverick Solar 7, LLCDesert Center, CA337 GWhNov 2021Sep 2025 Solar
Maverick Solar 6, LLCMaverick Solar 6, LLCDesert Center, CA245 GWhOct 2021Sep 2025 Solar
Maverick Solar 4, LLCMaverick Solar 4, LLCDesert Center, CA265 GWhNov 2020Sep 2025 Solar
Martinez Sulfuric Acid Regeneration PltEco Services Corp.Martinez, CA17 GWhDec 1977Dec 2024 Waste Heat
Martinez RefiningMartinez Refining CoMartinez, CA790 GWhOct 1995Sep 2025 Natural Gas : 96.4% Other Gas : 3.6%
Marsh Landing Generating StationMarsh Landing LLCAntioch, CA42 GWhApr 2013Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Mariposa Energy ProjectDiamond Generating CorporationByron, CA45 GWhSep 2012Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Marina SouthAltus Power America Management, LLCSan Pedro, CA2 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Marina Landfill GasMonterey Regional Waste MgmtMarina, CA23 GWhMar 1998Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Marin Clean Energy Solar OneAES Distributed EnergyRichmond, CA21 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Maricopa West Solar PV, LLCOnward EnergyTaft, CA48 GWhNov 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Mariani Packing Vacaville SolarSunE U6 Holdings LLCVacaville, CA1 GWhOct 2008Dec 2024 Solar
Marathon Bay Area CogenTesoro Marketing & Refining Co. LLC (Martinez)Martinez, CA613 GWhJan 1987Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Manzana Wind LLCAvangrid Power LLCRosamond, CA544 GWhNov 2012Dec 2024 Wind
Manteca Land PVAES Distributed EnergyManteca, CA2 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Mammoth PoolSouthern California Edison CoNorth Fork, CA383 GWhFeb 1960Sep 2025 Water
Mammoth G3Ormat Nevada IncMammoth Lakes, CA103 GWhNov 1990Dec 2024 Geothermal
Mammoth G2Ormat Nevada IncMammoth Lakes, CA82 GWhNov 1990Dec 2024 Geothermal
Mammoth G1Ormat Nevada IncMammoth lakes, CA60 GWhNov 1984Dec 2024 Geothermal
Malech Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara (CA)San Jose, CA5 GWhSep 2017Dec 2024 Solar
MalburgCity of VernonVernon, CA326 GWhSep 2005Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Malaga Power LLCCalPeak Power, LLCFresno, CA12 GWhAug 2005Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Madera Community HospitalCleanCapital HoldingsMadera, CA72 MWhSep 2011Dec 2024 Solar
Madera 1 PVZGlobal IncMadera, CA4 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Madelyn Solar, LLCCD US Solar PO 3, LLCSilver Lake, CA3 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
MaCD US Solar MT 2 LLCLancaster, CA2 GWhSep 2013Dec 2024 Solar
LundySouthern California Edison CoLee Vining, CA7 GWhNov 1911Dec 2024 Water
Luna ValleyLuna Valley Solar I, LLCMendota, CA68 GWh-Sep 2025 Solar
LucianaTulare Solar Center, LLCRichgrove, CA138 GWhMar 2022Sep 2025 Solar
Lost Hills OilfieldDistributed Solar Development, LLCLost Hills, CA4 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Lost Hills Cogeneration PlantAERA Energy LLCLost Hills, CA9 GWhSep 1985Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Lost Hills/BlackwellSouthern Power CoLost Hills, CA81 GWhMar 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Lost Creek ISnow Mountain Hydro LLCBurney, CA5 GWhNov 1989Dec 2024 Water
Los Medanos Energy CenterLos Medanos Energy Center LLCPittsburg, CA3 TWhJul 2001Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Los Esteros Critical Energy CenterLos Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLCSan Jose, CA170 GWhJan 2003Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Longboat Solar, LLCDuke Energy Renewables ServicesBarstow, CA42 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Long Beach Generation LLCLong Beach Generation LLCLong Beach, CA10 GWhNov 1976Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Lone Valley Solar Park II LLCLone Valley Solar Park II LLCLucerne Valley, CA50 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Lone Valley Solar Park I LLCLone Valley Solar Park I LLCLucerne Valley, CA24 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Lone OakBravo REC Management LLCHanford, CA6 GWhFeb 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Loma Linda University CogenLoma Linda UniversityLoma Linda, CA63 GWhJan 1980Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Lodi Energy CenterNorthern California Power AgnyLodi, CA673 GWhOct 2012Sep 2025 Natural Gas
LodiNorthern California Power AgnyLodi, CA3 GWhJan 1986Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Lockhart Solar PV, LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-SolarHinkley, CA242 GWhNov 1989Sep 2025 Solar
Lockhart Solar PV IITerra-Gen Operating Co-SolarHinkley, CA206 GWhJun 2023Sep 2025 Solar
Live Oak LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA21 GWhFeb 1992Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Little Bear Solar 1, LLCLittle Bear Solar 1, LLC (Longroad)Mendota, CA72 GWhNov 2020Sep 2025 Solar
Little Bear 5Little Bear Solar 5, LLC (Longroad)Mendota, CA122 GWhNov 2020Sep 2025 Solar
Little Bear 4Little Bear Solar 4, LLC (Longroad)Mendota, CA44 GWhNov 2020Sep 2025 Solar
Little Bear 3Little Bear Solar 3, LLC (Longroad)Mendota, CA26 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Lindsay SolarAltus Power America Management, LLCLindsay, CA6 GWhDec 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Lindberg Field Solar 2Lindberg Field Solar 2, LLCSan Diego, CA2 GWhJan 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Lindberg FIeld SolarLindberg Field Solar I LLCSan Diego, CA3 GWhAug 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Lincoln WWTF HybridLincoln Solar Star, LLCLincoln, CA6 GWhJul 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Lincoln LandfillEnergy 2001 IncLincoln, CA29 GWhOct 2004Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Life Technologies - PleasantonBloom EnergyPleasanton, CA8 GWhFeb 2013Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Life Technologies - FremontBloom EnergyFremont, CA10 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Life Technologies CarlsbadBloom EnergyCarlsbad, CA9 GWhJul 2012Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Liberty HS Solar ProjectMN8 Energy LLCBakersfield, CA2 GWhNov 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Lemoore WestLeprino FoodsLemoore, CA14 GWhNov 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Lemoore 1AES Distributed EnergyLemoore, CA1 GWhJan 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Lavio SolarLavio Solar, LLCPetaluma, CA2 GWhMar 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Las Virgenes Municipal Water DistrictTesla Inc.Calabasas, CA2 GWhJan 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Larkspur Energy FacilityDiamond Generating CorporationSan Diego, CA24 GWhJun 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Laredo Detention Facility - Solar 2, 3County of KernBakersfield, CA5 GWhOct 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Lancaster WAD BAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA7 GWhMar 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Lancaster Solar 2Boralex US Operations LLCLancaster, CA3 GWhOct 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Lancaster Solar 1Boralex US Operations LLCLancaster, CA2 GWhOct 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Lancaster Little RockAES Distributed EnergyLanders, CA3 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Lancaster Dry Farm Ranch BAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA8 GWhOct 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Lancaster Baptist ChurchTesla Inc.Lancaster, CA1 GWhNov 2011Dec 2024 Solar
LancasterClean Focus Yield, LLCLancaster, CA8 GWhOct 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Lambie Energy CenterGilroy Energy Center LLCSuisun, CA10 GWhDec 2002Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Lake MendocinoCity of Ukiah - (CA)Ukiah, CA12 GWhApr 1987Dec 2024 Water
Lake MathewsMetropolitan Water District of S CARiverside, CA8 GWhJul 1980Jul 2024 Water
Lake HermanGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationBenicia, CA13 GWhOct 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Lake Elsinore Canopies - Lakeside HSStandard SolarLake Elsinore, CA2 GWhFeb 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Laguna Water Reclamation FacilityCity of Santa RosaSanta Rosa, CA11 GWhFeb 2013Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 85.8% Natural Gas : 14.2%
Lafayette 2 - MLK Jr. Hospital (MLK)MN8 Energy LLCLos Angeles, CA2 GWhJul 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Lafayette 2 - Internal Services DeptMN8 Energy LLCLos Angeles, CA3 GWhJul 2020Dec 2024 Solar
La Paloma Generating PlantCXA La Paloma LLCMcKittrick, CA2 TWhDec 2002Sep 2025 Natural Gas
La Joya Del SolCVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCFresno, CA1 GWhNov 2012Dec 2024 Solar
L-8 Solar ProjectL-8 Solar Project LLCPalmdale, CA2 GWhApr 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Kyocera International Inc.(San Diego)Kyocera International, IncSan Diego, CA9 GWhAug 2012Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Kumeyaay WindLeeward Asset Management, LLCCampo, CA127 GWhNov 2005Dec 2024 Wind
KSR053 Cantara Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCPanorama City, CA12 GWhApr 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
KSR028 Merced Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Leandro, CA16 GWhMar 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Kroger La HabraRalph's Grocery CompanyLa Habra, CA2 GWhMar 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Kohls San Bernardino Solar FacilitySunE WF3 KHL A Holdings, LLCSan Bernardino, CA944 MWhOct 2007Dec 2024 Solar
Kingsburg SolarAltus Power America Management, LLCKingsburg, CA6 GWhNov 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Kingsburg CogenKES Kingsburg LPKingsburg, CA11 GWhNov 1990Nov 2024 Natural Gas
Kings River SyphonOrange Cove Irrigation DistrictSanger, CA325 MWhAug 1990May 2024 Water
Kings River PHPacific Gas & Electric Co.Balch Camp, CA107 GWhFeb 1962Dec 2024 Water
Kingbird B Solar, LLCArevon Energy, Inc.Rosamond, CA56 GWhMar 2016Dec 2024 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 California14.8 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