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California Independent System Operator

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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
Last Update Jun 2026
Annual Generation 173.0 TWh
Power Plants2,075
Utilities965
Ranked #7 out of 64 in terms of net annual generation
Ranked #10 out of 53 in terms of annual generation from natural gas
Power Plant Types Natural Gas | 36.2% Solar | 29.3% Water | 12.2% Wind | 10.8% Nuclear | 10.8%

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List of All California Independent System Operator Power Plants

Displaying Results 101 to 200 of 1,323
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
AVI BakersfieldAnthony Vineyards, Inc.Bakersfield, CA3 GWhMay 2022Dec 2024 Solar
AVS Lancaster 1Tesla Inc.Lancaster, CA9 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Axium Modesto SolarAxium US Solar Holdings LLCModesto, CA47 GWhNov 2012Dec 2024 Solar
B Braun MedicalB Braun Medical IncIrvine, CA33 GWhOct 1982Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Badger Creek LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA5 GWhMar 1991Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Baker Creek HydroelectricBaker Station Associates, LPBridgeville, CA4 GWhOct 2014Dec 2024 Water
Bakersfield Industrial PV 1AES Distributed EnergyBakersfield, CA2 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Bakersfield PV 1AES Distributed EnergyBakersfield, CA5 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Balch 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Balch Camp, CA139 GWhJan 1927Dec 2024 Water
Balch 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Balch Camp, CA443 GWhOct 1958Dec 2024 Water
Baldy Mesa 2_Silver Peak HybridAES Clean EnergyAdelanto, CA123 GWhNov 2024Mar 2026 Solar
Baldy Mesa Solar & StorageAES Clean EnergyAdelanto, CA310 GWhApr 2024Mar 2026 Solar
Barre PeakerSouthern California Edison CoStanton, CA13 GWhAug 2007Nov 2024 Natural Gas
Bayshore Solar A, LLCAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA46 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Bayshore Solar B, LLCAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA45 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Bayshore Solar C, LLCAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA41 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
BBARWADistributed Solar Development, LLCBig Bear, CA3 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
BCE Los Alamitos 1Bright Canyon EnergyLos Alamitos, CA19 GWhJul 2023Dec 2024 Solar
BCE Seal BeachBCE Seal BeachSeal Beach, CA6 GWh-Mar 2026 Solar
Bear Creek (CA)Central Rivers Power US, LLCShingletown, CA7 GWhDec 1989Dec 2024 Water
Bear Creek Solar (CA)Ecos Energy LLCLodi, CA4 GWhJan 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Bear Mountain LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA36 GWhMar 1995Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Bear ValleyCity of Escondido - (CA)Escondido, CA4 GWhMay 1986Dec 2024 Water
Bear Valley Power PlantBear Valley Electric ServiceBig Bear Lake, CA307 MWhDec 2004Dec 2024 Natural Gas
BeardsleyOakdale&South San Joaquin Irrigation D.None, CA56 GWhApr 1957Dec 2024 Water
BeldenPacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA389 GWhAug 1969Mar 2026 Water
Bellefield Solar and Energy Storage Farm50LW 8me LLCMojave, CA271 GWh-Mar 2026 Solar
BeringerPerpetual Energy SystemsSaint Helena, CA1 GWhDec 2008Dec 2024 Solar
Berrenda Mesa Water DistrictThe Greater Light USA LLCLost Hills, CA16 GWhJun 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Berry CogenBerry Petroleum CoTaft, CA8 GWhNov 1986Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Berry Cogen Tanne Hills 18Berry Petroleum CoMaricopa, CA139 GWhNov 1986Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Berry NMW CogensBerry Petroleum CoBakersfield, CA75 GWhOct 2017Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Berry Placerita CogenShadow Wolf EnergySanta Clarita, CA4 GWhFeb 1990Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Bidwell Ditch ProjectMega RenewablesHat Creek, CA11 GWhFeb 1987Dec 2024 Water
Big Creek 1Southern California Edison CoBig Creek, CA405 GWhOct 1913Dec 2024 Water
Big Creek 2Southern California Edison CoAuberry, CA355 GWhNov 1913Dec 2024 Water
Big Creek 2ASouthern California Edison CoAuberry, CA284 GWhJul 1928Mar 2026 Water
Big Creek 3Southern California Edison CoAuberry, CA785 GWhAug 1923Mar 2026 Water
Big Creek 4Southern California Edison CoNorth Fork, CA409 GWhMay 1951Mar 2026 Water
Big Creek 8Southern California Edison CoAuberry, CA174 GWhJul 1921Dec 2024 Water
Big Creek Water WorksBig Creek Water Works LtdHyampom, CA7 GWhDec 1986Mar 2026 Water
BigBeau Solar, LLCBig Beau Solar, LLCRosamond, CA340 GWhJan 2022Mar 2026 Solar
Bio-RadVista Solar, Inc.Hercules, CA3 GWhSep 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Biola University HybridBiola UniversityLa Mirada, CA13 GWhMar 1990Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Bishop Creek 2Southern California Edison CoBishop, CA16 GWhOct 1908Dec 2024 Water
Bishop Creek 3Southern California Edison CoBishop, CA20 GWhMay 1913Dec 2024 Water
Bishop Creek 4Southern California Edison CoBishop, CA40 GWhAug 1905Dec 2024 Water
Bishop Creek 6Southern California Edison CoBishop, CA10 GWhFeb 1913Dec 2024 Water
Bishop Ranch BR 1-XBollinger Canyon Road BR 1-X Solar Project 2020San Ramon, CA2 GWhFeb 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Bishop Ranch - BR 1-YDistributed Solar Development, LLCSan Ramon, CA2 GWhFeb 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Black ButteCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Orland, CA15 GWhAug 1988Dec 2024 Water
Blackjack SolarSouth County PackingKing City, CA9 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Blacksand Generating FacilityBridge Energy LLCBrea, CA39 GWhMay 2000Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Blackwell Solar ParkConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Lost Hills, CA31 GWhDec 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Blue Moon FarmsBravo REC Management LLCTipton, CA683 MWhJul 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Blythe Energy IncAltaGas Blythe Operations IncBlythe, CA336 GWhNov 2003Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Blythe Mesa Solar IIBlythe Mesa Solar II, LLCBlythe, CA604 GWhNov 2022Mar 2026 Solar
Blythe Solar 110, LLCBlythe Solar 110, LLCBlythe, CA581 GWhFeb 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Blythe Solar II, LLCBlythe Solar II, LLCBlythe, CA337 GWhJun 2016Mar 2026 Solar
Blythe Solar III, LLC HybridBlythe Solar III, LLCBlythe, CA357 GWhApr 2020Mar 2026 Solar
Blythe Solar IV, LLCBlythe Solar IV, LLCBlythe, CA359 GWhOct 2020Mar 2026 Solar
Bob Wiley Detention CenterSoCore Energy LLCVisalia, CA3 GWhAug 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Bodega Avenue Solar LLCBodega Avenue Solar LLCPetaluma, CA4 GWhDec 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Borden Solar Farm41MB 8me, LLCMadera, CA111 GWhMay 2020Mar 2026 Solar
Border Hybrid Energy CenterCalPeak Power, LLCSan Diego, CA15 GWhOct 2001Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Bowerman Power LFG, LLCBowerman Power LFG, LLCIrvine, CA154 GWhMar 2016Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
BowmanNevada Irrigation DistrictNevada City, CA11 GWhAug 1986Dec 2024 Water
Brea Expansion PlantBrea Power IIBrea, CA235 GWhOct 2012Mar 2026 Landfill Gas
Broadridge CogenBroadridge Customer CommunicationsEl Dorado Hills, CA16 GWhApr 2008Dec 2024 Natural Gas : 91.9% Solar : 8.1%
Broadway 2 - UC RiversideMN8 Energy LLCRiverside, CA2 GWhAug 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Broadway 3 - UC Merced 1MN8 Energy LLCMerced, CA901 MWhSep 2009Dec 2024 Solar
Broadway 3 - UCSB Lot 38MN8 Energy LLCSanta Barbara, CA3 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Broadway 4 - Target ShafterMN8 Energy LLCShafter, CA3 GWhAug 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Brookfield Tehachapi 1Coram California Development, L.P.Mojave, CA277 GWhFeb 2012Dec 2024 Wind
Buena Vista Energy LLCLeeward Asset Management, LLCByron, CA90 GWhNov 2006Dec 2024 Wind
Buidling LGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhOct 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Building FGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhOct 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Building GGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhAug 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Burney CreekSnow Mountain Hydro LLCBurney, CA9 GWhFeb 1990Dec 2024 Water
Burney Forest ProductsBurney Forest Products, A Joint VentureBurney, CA193 GWhSep 1989Dec 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 94.4% Natural Gas : 5.6%
Butt ValleyPacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA149 GWhNov 1958Dec 2024 Water
Butte College Main Campus SolarButte-Glenn Community College DistrictOroville, CA6 GWhJun 2011Dec 2024 Solar
Byron Highway SolarRPCA Solar 3, LLCByron, CA14 GWhOct 2022Dec 2024 Solar
C&H Sugar PlantC&H Sugar Company IncCrockett, CA42 GWhSep 1957Mar 2026 Purchased Steam
CA Dept of Public Health at RichmondCalifornia PV Energy LLCRichmond, CA4 GWhDec 2016Dec 2024 Solar
CA-DGS-California Correctional InstForefront Power, LLCTehachapi, CA7 GWhMar 2024Dec 2024 Solar
CA-DGS-California Men's ColonyForefront Power, LLCSan Luis Obispo, CA5 GWhApr 2023Dec 2024 Solar
CA-DGS- RFP-Correctional Training FacForefront Power, LLCSoledad, CA3 GWhFeb 2024Dec 2024 Solar
CA-DGS RFP-Pleasant Valley State PrisonForefront Power, LLCCoalinga, CA4 GWhDec 2023Dec 2024 Solar
CA - DGS RFP - RJ Donovan State PrisonForefront Power, LLCSan Diego, CA5 GWhDec 2023Dec 2024 Solar
CA-DGS RFP-Salinas Valley State PrisonForefront Power, LLCSoledad, CA7 GWhOct 2023Dec 2024 Solar
CA Flats Solar 130, LLCCalifornia Flats Solar 130, LLCShandon, CA265 GWhOct 2017Mar 2026 Solar
CA Flats Solar 150, LLCArevon Energy, Inc.Shandon, CA311 GWhJan 2019Mar 2026 Solar
CA - Fresno County - Juvenile HallForefront Power, LLCFresno, CA552 MWhFeb 2022Dec 2024 Solar
CA Institute for WomenEcoplexus, IncChino, CA2 GWhJan 2020Dec 2024 Solar
CA Jurupa Valley 3251 De Forest CircleCatalyze Mira Loma 3251 De Forest Circle Microgrid LLCJurupa Valley, CA5 GWhMar 2024Dec 2024 Solar
CA - Madera USD - Madera South HSForefront Power, LLCMadera, CA2 GWhAug 2023Dec 2024 Solar
CA Manteca 730 Spreckels AveCatalyze Manteca 730 Spreckels Avenue Microgrid LLCManteca, CA323 MWhAug 2024Dec 2024 Solar
CA- US Foods- LivermoreEDPRNA DG CA Livermore LLCLivermore, CA636 MWhJul 2024Dec 2024 Solar
CA - Ventura Co CCD - Moorpark CollegeForefront Power, LLCMoorpark, CA5 GWhJul 2023Dec 2024 Solar

Surrounding Balancing Authorities

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#26Arizona Public Service Company24.8 TWh92
#54Arlington Valley, LLC3.2 TWh1
#37Balancing Authority of Northern California13.7 TWh87
#49Imperial Irrigation District6.2 TWh66
#29Los Angeles Department of Water and Power18.6 TWh124
#22Nevada Power Company36.3 TWh139
#19Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District60.1 TWh48
#38Tucson Electric Power13.7 TWh53
#57Turlock Irrigation District1.9 TWh11
#39Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region10.3 TWh33

Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#3Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.489.5 TWh1,313
#5Southwest Power Pool304.8 TWh835
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans252.5 TWh417
#7California Independent System Operator173.0 TWh2,075
#9Tennessee Valley Authority163.7 TWh204
#10Florida Power & Light Co.151.0 TWh187
#12New York Independent System Operator134.9 TWh1,211
#13Duke Energy Carolinas112.2 TWh565
#15ISO New England111.3 TWh1,577
#16Bonneville Power Administration90.2 TWh163