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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 Nov 2025
Annual Generation 188.0 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 | 10.6% 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 801 to 900 of 1,387
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Mesquite Solar 4, LLCConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Tonopah, AZ148 GWhDec 2023Sep 2025 Solar : 99.9%
Metcalf Energy CenterCalpine Corp - Metcalf Energy CenterSan Jose, CA3 TWhMay 2005Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Micro Santa ClaraBloom EnergySan Jose, CA9 GWhJun 2018Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Middle ForkPlacer County Water AgencyForesthill, CA365 GWhSep 1966Sep 2025 Water
Midway Peaking LLCCalPeak Power, LLCFirebaugh, CA16 GWhApr 2009Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Midway Sunset CogenMidway-Sunset Cogeneration CoFellows, CA112 GWhApr 1989Aug 2025 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, CA8 GWhMay 2005Sep 2025 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 Tulare EnergyMM Tulare Energy LLCVisalia, CA10 GWhApr 1998Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
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, CA280 GWhJul 1969Sep 2025 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, CA588 GWhNov 2014Sep 2025 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, CA410 GWhDec 2019Sep 2025 Solar
Mount Signal Solar Farm VImperial Valley Solar 3, LLCCalexico, CA674 GWhOct 2018Sep 2025 Solar
Mountain View I & IIAES Distributed EnergyNorth Palm Springs, CA285 GWhMay 2001Sep 2025 Wind
Mountain View IIIAvangrid Power LLCNorth Palm Springs, CA76 GWhNov 2003Dec 2024 Wind
Mountain View Ind Park 1-sline001Prologis Logistics Services IncorporatedFontana, CA1 GWhAug 2023Dec 2024 Solar
Mountain View IVAES Distributed EnergyNorth Palm Springs, CA187 GWhJan 2012Dec 2024 Wind
Mountainview Generating StationSouthern California Edison CoRedlands, CA2 TWhNov 2005Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Mt Poso CogenerationMt Poso Cogeneration CoBakersfield, CA180 GWhApr 1989Nov 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.3% Natural Gas : 0.7%
Muck Valley HydroelectricBrookfield Renewable Trading and Marketing LPNA, CA82 GWhNov 1988Dec 2024 Water
Municipal Cogen PlantPalm Springs City ofPalm Springs, CA6 GWhApr 1985Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Munro Valley SolarEcos Energy LLCOlancha, CA11 GWhSep 2016Dec 2024 Solar
MurphysUtica Water & Power AuthorityMurphys, CA15 GWhFeb 1954Dec 2024 Water
Mustang Hills LLCMustang Hills, LLC (Longroad)Mojave, CA301 GWhApr 2012Dec 2024 Wind
Mustang TwoRE Mustang Two LLCLemoore, CA407 GWhOct 2020Sep 2025 Solar
Nachtigall 1836-WDStandard SolarWasco, CA8 MWhNov 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Nacimiento Hydro ProjectMonterey Cnty Water Res AgencyBradley, CA18 GWhJun 1987Dec 2024 Water
Narrows 2Yuba County Water AgencyBrowns Valley, CA157 GWhNov 1969Dec 2024 Water
Narrows PHYuba County Water AgencyGrass Valley, CA81 GWhNov 1942Dec 2024 Water
National RaisinNational RaisinFowler, CA5 GWhMay 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Navajo Solar Power Generation Station 1AES Distributed EnergyApple Valley, CA4 GWhNov 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Naval Air Weapons Station China LakeMN8 Energy LLCRidgecrest, CA22 GWhAug 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Naval Hospital Medical CenterDepartment of the NavySan Diego, CA16 GWhNov 2003Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Nelson CreekNelson Creek Power IncBig Bend, CA3 GWhSep 1989Dec 2024 Water
New Hogan Power PlantModesto Irrigation DistrictValley Springs, CA9 GWhMar 1989Dec 2024 Water
New-Indy Ontario MillNew-Indy Ontario LLCOntario, CA245 GWhMay 1985Sep 2025 Natural Gas
Newberry Solar 1 LLCNewberry Solar 1 LLCNewberry Springs, CA1 GWhNov 2013Dec 2023 Solar
NewcastlePacific Gas & Electric Co.Auburn, CA7 GWhNov 1986Dec 2024 Water
NextEra Westside PVWestside Solar, LLCFive Points, CA41 GWhFeb 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Niagara Bottling - RialtoSkyHigh 2 SolarRialto, CA8 GWhNov 2021Dec 2024 Solar
Niagara Bottling StocktonClearGen LLCStockton, CA870 MWhDec 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Nickel 1 Solar FacilityAltus Power America Management, LLCLost Hills, CA2 GWhOct 2012Dec 2024 Solar
Nicolis Solar PV PlantArevon Energy, Inc.Delano, CA39 GWhAug 2016Dec 2024 Solar
NLP GrangerHeelstone Energy Holdings, LLCValley Center, CA5 GWhAug 2016Dec 2024 Solar
North Bay Solar 1AES Distributed EnergyFairfield, CA2 GWhJul 2013Dec 2024 Solar
North Juvenile Detention Center SolarSoCore Energy LLCVisalia, CA2 GWhOct 2019Dec 2024 Solar
North Kern 1Madison Energy Investments LLCShafter, CA4 GWhMay 2023Dec 2024 Solar
North Kern 2Madison Energy Investments LLCCity of Shafter, CA2 GWhJun 2024Dec 2024 Solar
North Kern 3Madison Energy Investments LLCBakersfield, CA6 MWhNov 2023Dec 2024 Solar
North Kern State Prison Phase IISunE P11L Holdings, LLCDelano, CA6 GWhAug 2012Dec 2024 Solar
North Lancaster RanchAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA37 GWhNov 2016Dec 2024 Solar
North Palm Springs 1AGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationPalm Springs, CA5 GWhMar 2012Dec 2024 Solar
North Palm Springs 4AGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationPalm Springs, CA8 GWhSep 2012Dec 2024 Solar
North Rosamond Solar LLCNorth Rosamond Solar, LLCRosamond, CA405 GWhMay 2019Sep 2025 Solar
North Sky River Energy LLCNorth Sky River Energy LLCWeldon, CA435 GWhNov 2012Dec 2024 Wind
North Star SolarSouthern Power CoMendota, CA132 GWhMay 2015Dec 2024 Solar
Northern Orchard Solar PV, LLCNorthern Orchard Solar PV, LLCTaft, CA133 GWh-Sep 2025 Solar
NunnCD US Solar MT 2 LLCApple Valley, CA2 GWhJun 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Oak Creek Energy Systems ITerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA54 GWhMay 1982Dec 2024 Wind
Oakley Solar ProjectOakley Solar Project LLCOakley, CA2 GWhMay 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Oasis AltaTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA57 GWhMar 2021Dec 2024 Wind
Oasis WindTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA238 GWhNov 2004Dec 2024 Wind
Oberon II Solar ProjectIP Oberon II, LLCDesert Center, CA598 GWhAug 2023Sep 2025 Solar
Oberon Solar ProjectIP Oberon LLCDesert Center, CA581 GWhAug 2023Sep 2025 Solar
Ocotillo Express LLCPattern Operators LPOcotillo, CA462 GWhNov 2012Sep 2025 Wind
Ocotillo WellsConductive PowerBorrego Springs, CA109 GWhAug 2023Sep 2025 Solar
OES Biogas PowerOrganic Energy Solutions, Inc.San Bernardino, CA5 GWh-Dec 2024 Other Biomass Gas
OK Produce Fresno CarportOK ProduceFresno, CA4 GWhDec 2018Dec 2024 Solar
OlsenOlsen Power PartnersWhitmore, CA14 GWhDec 1989Dec 2024 Water
Oltmans SCE at ChampagneCalifornia PV Energy LLCOntario, CA2 GWhNov 2013Dec 2024 Solar
Oltmans SCE at JurupaCalifornia PV Energy LLCOntario, CA2 GWhNov 2013Dec 2024 Solar
One Market PlazaParamount Group IncSan Francisco, CA177 MWhNov 2003Dec 2024 Natural Gas
One Ten Partners PVOne Ten Partners, LLCPalmdale, CA6 GWhAug 2017Dec 2024 Solar
Open Sky DairyRenewable Solar, IncRiverdale, CA2 GWhJun 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Open Sky Ranch IncBravo REC Management LLCRiverdale, CA2 GWhJun 2024Dec 2024 Solar
Orange Coast College PH2 Solar ProjectSolar Star Coastal Pirate, LLCCosta Mesa, CA4 GWhApr 2022Dec 2024 Solar
Orange Grove Peaking FacilityOrange Grove Energy LPPala, CA24 GWhMay 2010Dec 2024 Natural Gas
Orion Solar IOrion Solar I LLCArvin, CA28 GWhMar 2014Dec 2024 Solar
Orion Solar IIOrion Solar II, LLCArvin, CA19 GWhMay 2014Dec 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 California14.7 TWh87
#47Imperial Irrigation District6.3 TWh66
#29Los Angeles Department of Water and Power18.9 TWh124
#22Nevada Power Company37.2 TWh139
#60New Harquahala Generating Company, LLC764.0 GWh1
#19Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District60.0 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.485.0 TWh1,313
#5Southwest Power Pool299.9 TWh835
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans250.9 TWh417
#7California Independent System Operator188.0 TWh2,075
#9Tennessee Valley Authority161.6 TWh204
#10Florida Power & Light Co.148.9 TWh187
#12New York Independent System Operator131.6 TWh1,211
#13Duke Energy Carolinas112.5 TWh565
#15ISO New England105.5 TWh1,577
#16Bonneville Power Administration80.5 TWh163