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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 701 to 800 of 1,323
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Little Bear 5Little Bear Solar 5, LLC (Longroad)Mendota, CA109 GWhNov 2020Mar 2026 Solar
Little Bear Solar 1, LLCLittle Bear Solar 1, LLC (Longroad)Mendota, CA63 GWhNov 2020Mar 2026 Solar
Live Oak LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA20 GWhFeb 1992Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Lockhart Solar PV IITerra-Gen Operating Co-SolarHinkley, CA208 GWhJun 2023Mar 2026 Solar
Lockhart Solar PV, LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-SolarHinkley, CA242 GWhNov 1989Mar 2026 Solar
LodiNorthern California Power AgnyLodi, CA3 GWhJan 1986Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Lodi Energy CenterNorthern California Power AgnyLodi, CA391 GWhOct 2012Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Loma Linda University CogenLoma Linda UniversityLoma Linda, CA59 GWhJan 1980Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Lone OakBravo REC Management LLCHanford, CA6 GWhFeb 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Lone Valley Solar Park I LLCLone Valley Solar Park I LLCLucerne Valley, CA24 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Lone Valley Solar Park II LLCLone Valley Solar Park II LLCLucerne Valley, CA50 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Long Beach Generation LLCLong Beach Generation LLCLong Beach, CA10 GWhNov 1976Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Longboat Solar, LLCDuke Energy Renewables ServicesBarstow, CA42 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
Los Esteros Critical Energy CenterLos Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLCSan Jose, CA144 GWhJan 2003Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Los Medanos Energy CenterLos Medanos Energy Center LLCPittsburg, CA3 TWhJul 2001Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Lost Creek ISnow Mountain Hydro LLCBurney, CA5 GWhNov 1989Dec 2024 Water
Lost Hills/BlackwellSouthern Power CoLost Hills, CA81 GWhMar 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Lost Hills Cogeneration PlantAERA Energy LLCLost Hills, CA9 GWhSep 1985Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Lost Hills OilfieldDistributed Solar Development, LLCLost Hills, CA4 GWhJun 2021Dec 2024 Solar
LucianaTulare Solar Center, LLCRichgrove, CA138 GWhMar 2022Mar 2026 Solar
Luna ValleyLuna Valley Solar I, LLCMendota, CA206 GWh-Mar 2026 Solar
LundySouthern California Edison CoLee Vining, CA7 GWhNov 1911Dec 2024 Water
MaCD US Solar MT 2 LLCLancaster, CA2 GWhSep 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Madelyn Solar, LLCCD US Solar PO 3, LLCSilver Lake, CA3 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Madera 1 PVZGlobal IncMadera, CA4 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Madera Community HospitalCleanCapital HoldingsMadera, CA72 MWhSep 2011Dec 2024 Solar
Malaga Power LLCCalPeak Power, LLCFresno, CA7 GWhAug 2005Mar 2026 Natural Gas
MalburgCity of VernonVernon, CA302 GWhSep 2005Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Malech Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara (CA)San Jose, CA5 GWhSep 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Mammoth G1Ormat Nevada IncMammoth lakes, CA60 GWhNov 1984Dec 2024 Geothermal
Mammoth G2Ormat Nevada IncMammoth Lakes, CA82 GWhNov 1990Dec 2024 Geothermal
Mammoth G3Ormat Nevada IncMammoth Lakes, CA103 GWhNov 1990Dec 2024 Geothermal
Mammoth PoolSouthern California Edison CoNorth Fork, CA581 GWhFeb 1960Mar 2026 Water
Manteca Land PVAES Distributed EnergyManteca, CA2 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Manzana Wind LLCAvangrid Power LLCRosamond, CA544 GWhNov 2012Dec 2024 Wind
Marathon Bay Area CogenTesoro Marketing & Refining Co. LLC (Martinez)Martinez, CA597 GWhJan 1987Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Mariani Packing Vacaville SolarSunE U6 Holdings LLCVacaville, CA1 GWhOct 2008Dec 2024 Solar
Maricopa West Solar PV, LLCOnward EnergyTaft, CA48 GWhNov 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Marin Clean Energy Solar OneAES Distributed EnergyRichmond, CA21 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Marina Landfill GasMonterey Regional Waste MgmtMarina, CA23 GWhMar 1998Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
Marina SouthAltus Power America Management, LLCSan Pedro, CA2 GWhNov 2020Dec 2024 Solar
Mariposa Energy ProjectDiamond Generating CorporationByron, CA25 GWhSep 2012Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Marsh Landing Generating StationMarsh Landing LLCAntioch, CA14 GWhApr 2013Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Martinez RefiningMartinez Refining CoMartinez, CA690 GWhOct 1995Mar 2026 Natural Gas : 96.7% Other Gas : 3.3%
Martinez Sulfuric Acid Regeneration PltEco Services Corp.Martinez, CA17 GWhDec 1977Dec 2024 Waste Heat
Maverick Solar 4, LLCMaverick Solar 4, LLCDesert Center, CA291 GWhNov 2020Mar 2026 Solar
Maverick Solar 6, LLCMaverick Solar 6, LLCDesert Center, CA278 GWhOct 2021Mar 2026 Solar
Maverick Solar 7, LLCMaverick Solar 7, LLCDesert Center, CA391 GWhNov 2021Mar 2026 Solar
Maverick Solar, LLCMaverick Solar, LLCDesert Center, CA369 GWhNov 2020Mar 2026 Solar
MaximBloom EnergySan Jose, CA6 GWhJul 2014Dec 2024 Natural Gas
MCAGCC Cogen PlantDOD USMC Marine Air Ground CombatTwentynine Palms, CA69 GWhJan 2003Dec 2024 Natural Gas
McCoy Solar Energy Project HybridMcCoy Solar, LLCBlythe, CA647 GWhJul 2015Dec 2024 Solar
McFarland A Solar and StorageAES Clean EnergyDateland, AZ553 GWhNov 2023Mar 2026 Solar
McFarland B Solar and StorageAES Clean EnergyDateland, AZ710 GWhNov 2024Mar 2026 Solar
McGrath PeakerSouthern California Edison CoOxnard, CA7 GWhOct 2012Dec 2024 Natural Gas
McKittrick CogenChevron USA IncMcKittrick, CA67 GWhMay 2012Dec 2024 Natural Gas
McKittrick LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA4 GWhSep 1991Mar 2026 Natural Gas
McSwainMerced Irrigation DistrictSnelling, CA32 GWhJun 1967Dec 2024 Water
Medline Ind. Phase 2 TracyPowerflexTracy, CA2 GWhMar 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Merced 1 PVZGlobal IncLos Banos, CA7 GWhMar 2018Dec 2024 Solar
Merced FallsMerced Irrigation DistrictSnelling, CA9 GWhJun 1930Oct 2024 Water
Merced Solar LLCEcos Energy LLCMerced, CA4 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Meridian VineyardsCVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCPaso Robles, CA1 GWhNov 2010Dec 2024 Solar
Mesa Wind Power LLCBrookfield Renewable Trading and Marketing LPNorth Palm Springs, CA112 GWhOct 1984Mar 2026 Wind
Mesa Wind RepowerMesa Wind RepowerWhitewater, CA80 GWhMay 2024Dec 2024 Wind
Mesquite Solar 1Consolidated Edison Development Inc.Tonopah, AZ401 GWhOct 2011Dec 2024 Solar
Mesquite Solar 2, LLCConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Tonopah, AZ287 GWhNov 2016Mar 2026 Solar
Mesquite Solar 3, LLCConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Tonopah, AZ445 GWhNov 2016Mar 2026 Solar
Mesquite Solar 4, LLCConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Tonopah, AZ143 GWhDec 2023Mar 2026 Solar
Metcalf Energy CenterCalpine Corp - Metcalf Energy CenterSan Jose, CA2 TWhMay 2005Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Micro Santa ClaraBloom EnergySan Jose, CA9 GWhJun 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Middle ForkPlacer County Water AgencyForesthill, CA411 GWhSep 1966Mar 2026 Water
Midway Peaking LLCCalPeak Power, LLCFirebaugh, CA16 GWhApr 2009Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Midway Sunset CogenMidway-Sunset Cogeneration CoFellows, CA6 GWhApr 1989Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Mill Creek 3Southern California Edison CoMill Creek, CA11 GWhFeb 1903Dec 2024 Water
Mira LomaCostco WholesaleMira Loma, CA2 GWhOct 2011Dec 2024 Solar
Mira Loma PeakerSouthern California Edison CoOntario, CA11 GWhAug 2007Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Miramar Energy FacilitySan Diego Gas & Electric CoSan Diego, CA7 GWhMay 2005Mar 2026 Natural Gas
Mission College Blvd. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA40 GWhNov 2017Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Mission Solar LLCEcos Energy LLCMerced, CA4 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Mitchell Solar, LLCCD US Solar PO 3, LLCSilver Lake, CA4 GWhNov 2014Dec 2024 Solar
MM Lopez EnergyMM Lopez Energy LLCLake View Terrace, CA25 GWhNov 1998Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
MM San Diego-MiramarMM San Diego Energy-MiramarSan Diego, CA46 GWhJun 1997Dec 2024 Landfill Gas : 91.9% Other Biomass Gas : 8.1%
MM West CovinaMM West Covina Energy LLCWest Covina, CA31 GWhMay 1993Dec 2024 Landfill Gas : 99.8%
MM Yolo PowerYolo County Community Services DepartmentWoodland, CA17 GWhSep 1990Dec 2024 Landfill Gas
MoccasinCity & County of San FranciscoMoccasin, CA304 GWhJul 1969Mar 2026 Water
Moccasin Low Head Hydro ProjectCity & County of San FranciscoMoccasin, CA4 MWhJun 1987Nov 2024 Water
Mojave 16/17/18Terra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA74 GWhNov 1989Dec 2024 Wind
Mojave 3/4/5Terra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA133 GWhNov 1990Dec 2024 Wind
Mojave SiphonCalifornia Dept. of Water ResourcesHesperia, CA46 GWhJul 1996Dec 2024 Water
Mojave Solar ProjectMojave Solar LLCHinkley, CA594 GWhNov 2014Mar 2026 Solar
Monterey One WaterMonterey One WaterMarina, CA7 GWhJul 1988Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 74.6% Natural Gas : 25.4%
Monterey Regional Water Pollution ControTesla Inc.Marina, CA1 GWhNov 2010Dec 2024 Solar
Montezuma Wind IINextEra Energy Montezuma Wind II, LLCBirds Landing, CA196 GWhDec 2011Dec 2024 Wind
Montgomery Creek HydroCentral Rivers Power US, LLCMontgomery Creek, CA10 GWhDec 1986Dec 2024 Water
Monticello DamSolano Irrigation DistrictWinters, CA36 GWhMay 1983Dec 2024 Water
Moonlight Packing - Phase 2CalCom EnergyReedley, CA3 GWhMay 2019Dec 2024 Solar
Morelos del SolSouthern Power CoLost Hills, CA30 GWhOct 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Morgan Lancaster 1Terraform ArcadiaLancaster, CA796 MWhAug 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Mount Signal Solar Farm IIMN8 Energy LLCCalexico, CA399 GWhDec 2019Mar 2026 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