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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 Nov 2024
Annual Generation 191.5 TWh
Power Plants1,943
Utilities893
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 | 45.6% Solar | 23.1% Water | 12.1% Wind | 10% Nuclear | 9%

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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 1,356
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Santa Ana 1Southern California Edison CoHighlands, CA6 MWhDec 1898Aug 2023 Water
Improvement Dst No. 4Kern County Water AgencyBakersfield, CA8 MWhDec 2008Dec 2022 Solar
Cabrillo CollegeForefront Power, LLCAptos, CA13 MWhNov 2023Dec 2023 Solar
City of Palo AltoCity of Palo AltoPalo Alta, CA21 MWhFeb 2002Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Redwood Coast Airport MicrogridRedwood Coast Energy AuthorityMcKinleyville, CA27 MWhNov 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Q PlantQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CA27 MWhJun 2013Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Nove Power PlantNove Investments I LLCRichmond, CA35 MWhNov 1985Dec 2022 Landfill Gas
Crafton Hills College Solar FarmSan Bernardino Comm College DistYucaipa, CA55 MWhMay 2012Dec 2022 Solar
La Joya Del SolCVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCFresno, CA89 MWhNov 2012Oct 2023 Solar
SEPV Cuyama HybridSEPV Cuyama, LLCNew Cuyama, CA107 MWhNov 2023Dec 2023 Solar
SDCWA - Twin OaksCleanCapital HoldingsSan Marcos, CA117 MWhApr 2011Nov 2023 Solar
Van der Hoek Solar Array/ DairyMaas Energy WorksHelm, CA178 MWhJul 2017Dec 2022 Solar
SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2Xeres Ventures LLCSanta Clara, CA201 MWhAug 2011Aug 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
Lemoore 1AES Distributed EnergyLemoore, CA232 MWhJan 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Oroville Cogeneration LPOroville Cogeneration LPOroville, CA235 MWhDec 1989Dec 2023 Natural Gas
SF Southeast Cogen PlantCity & County of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA235 MWhMay 2002Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
POM Plant 2Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Del Rey, CA292 MWhNov 2021Dec 2023 Solar
H. GonzalesCity of VernonVernon, CA298 MWhDec 1986Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Green Power IFPL Energy Green PowerNorth Palm Springs, CA318 MWhJun 1975Dec 2022 Wind
Solar Photovoltaic Project #22Southern California Edison CoRedlands, CA330 MWhJul 2011Mar 2023 Solar
OES Biogas PowerOrganic Energy Solutions, Inc.San Bernardino, CA348 MWh-Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
POM Juice SolarWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Fresno, CA352 MWhJun 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Double J Dairy ArrayBravo REC Management LLCVisalia, CA354 MWhOct 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #1AlsoEnergyHanford, CA360 MWhSep 2016Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
Springville HydroelectricCalleguas Mun Water DistrictCamarillo, CA363 MWhFeb 1994Dec 2023 Water
Foundation IEFoundation HA Energy Generation, LLCRancho Cucamonga, CA391 MWhNov 2011Dec 2023 Wind
Caltech CentralBloom Energy 2009 PPAPasadena, CA401 MWhOct 2010Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Santa Ana 3Southern California Edison CoHighlands, CA424 MWhAug 1999Dec 2023 Water
Manteca Land PVAES Distributed EnergyManteca, CA444 MWhNov 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #03Southern California Edison CoRialto, CA453 MWhFeb 2011Apr 2023 Solar
CA - Madera USD - Madera South HSForefront Power, LLCMadera, CA462 MWhAug 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #02Southern California Edison CoChino, CA483 MWhNov 2009Apr 2023 Solar
Transamerica PyramidTransamerica Pyramid Properties LLCSan Francisco, CA525 MWhJun 2007Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Fremont CA AutoFactoryTesla Inc.Fremont, CA532 MWhFeb 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Yolo County Solar ProjectYolo County ofWoodland, CA534 MWhNov 2010Dec 2023 Solar
Tulare Success Power ProjectLower Tule River Irrgtn DistPorterville, CA538 MWhNov 1989Dec 2022 Water
LodiNorthern California Power AgnyLodi, CA546 MWhJan 1986Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Solar Photovoltaic Project #09Southern California Edison CoOntario, CA581 MWhJul 2011Mar 2023 Solar
Drews Generating FacilityColton Power LPColton, CA606 MWhJul 2001Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Kern Valley SPEcoplexus, IncDelano, CA619 MWhAug 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Still Water PowerStill Water Power LLCHanford, CA634 MWhApr 2020Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
Tulare 1 and 2Arevon Energy, Inc.Tulare, CA636 MWhDec 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Century Generating FacilityColton Power LPColton, CA651 MWhAug 2001Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Solar Photovoltaic Project #06Southern California Edison CoOntario, CA687 MWhJul 2011Mar 2023 Solar
Morgan Lancaster 1Terraform ArcadiaLancaster, CA688 MWhAug 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Kaweah 2Southern California Edison CoThree Rivers, CA693 MWhAug 1929Dec 2023 Water
Stenner Creek SolarStenner Creek Solar LLCSan Luis Obispo, CA700 MWhApr 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Foundation Superior FarmsFoundation CA Fund VI Manager LLCDixon, CA712 MWhNov 2012Aug 2024 Wind
Solar Photovoltaic Project #08Southern California Edison CoOntario, CA742 MWhJul 2011Mar 2023 Solar
SunEdison Anheuser Busch FairfieldSunE M5 Holdings LLCFairfield, CA747 MWhNov 2008Dec 2023 Solar
Honda TorranceBloom EnergyTorrance, CA762 MWhNov 2012Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Solar Photovoltaic Project #10Southern California Edison CoFontana, CA764 MWhDec 2012Mar 2023 Solar
Walgreens Woodland Distribution CenterSunE WG45 Woodland LLCWoodland, CA775 MWhJul 2007Dec 2023 Solar
Bolthouse S&P and Rowen Farms SolarMMA WBF Power LPPalmdale, CA779 MWhOct 2008Mar 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #27Southern California Edison CoRialto, CA845 MWhJan 2015Apr 2023 Solar
Sunny Cow Solar, LLCSunny Cow Solar, LLCBakersfield, CA847 MWhSep 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Industry MetroLink PV 1City of IndustryIndustry, CA860 MWhMar 2012Dec 2023 Solar
Edwards Air Force BaseCleanCapital HoldingsEdwards, CA866 MWhNov 2011Dec 2023 Solar
Mariani Packing Vacaville SolarSunE U6 Holdings LLCVacaville, CA891 MWhOct 2008Dec 2023 Solar
Buidling LGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA899 MWhOct 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Castor SolarZGlobal IncDustin Acres, CA917 MWhMar 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Cawelo Water District SolarScooby Solar, LLCFamoso, CA927 MWhSep 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Crystal Farms Local SolarCrystal Farms Local Solar, LLCSan Joaquin, CA932 MWhOct 2023Dec 2023 Solar
CSUCI Site AuthorityCSUCI Site AuthorityCamarillo, CA956 MWhFeb 1988Jul 2024 Natural Gas
Lancaster Baptist ChurchTesla Inc.Lancaster, CA957 MWhNov 2011Dec 2023 Solar
SunEdison Walmart Apple Valley DCSunE M5 Holdings LLCApple Valley, CA969 MWhFeb 2009Dec 2023 Solar
Delano Land 1AES Distributed EnergyDelano, CA990 MWhNov 2017Dec 2023 Solar
One Market PlazaParamount Group IncSan Francisco, CA993 MWhNov 2003Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Rock Creek LPHydroland Omega LLCPlacerville, CA1 GWhMar 1986Apr 2023 Water
Solar Photovoltaic Project #33Southern California Edison CoOntario, CA1 GWhDec 2014Apr 2023 Solar
SunE RochesterSunE Solar XVI Lessor, LLCRancho Cucamonga, CA1 GWhJul 2016Oct 2023 Solar
Kohls San Bernardino Solar FacilitySunE WF3 KHL A Holdings, LLCSan Bernardino, CA1 GWhOct 2007Dec 2023 Solar
FTF-PackingShedFamily Tree FarmsReedley, CA1 GWhMay 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #18Southern California Edison CoFontana, CA1 GWhOct 2012Mar 2023 Solar
CSU Fresno Solar ProjectMMA Fresno Power LPFresno, CA1 GWhNov 2007Dec 2023 Solar
Valley ViewMetropolitan Water District of S CAYorba Linda, CA1 GWhOct 1985Dec 2022 Water
CA-DGS RFP-Salinas Valley State PrisonForefront Power, LLCSoledad, CA1 GWhOct 2023Dec 2023 Solar
SunE- E Philadelphia OntarioSunEdison LLCOntario, CA1 GWhFeb 2016Dec 2023 Solar
ZCOWind Stream Operations LLCTehachapi, CA1 GWhNov 1985Dec 2023 Wind
Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control AgencyTesla Inc.Marina, CA1 GWhNov 2010Dec 2023 Solar
Colton Solar Two, LLCColton Solar Two, LLCColton, CA1 GWhMar 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Chuckawalla Valley State PrisonSunE CPA CDC1 LLCBlythe, CA1 GWhMay 2006Dec 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #23Southern California Edison CoFontana, CA1 GWhDec 2012Apr 2023 Solar
City of Rosamond (CA)Standard SolarRosamond, CA1 GWhApr 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Division 2Tesla Inc.Lancaster, CA1 GWhMay 2014Nov 2023 Solar
Broadway 3 - UC Merced 1MN8 Energy LLCMerced, CA1 GWhSep 2009Dec 2023 Solar
Oltmans SCE at ChampagneCalifornia PV Energy LLCOntario, CA1 GWhNov 2013Dec 2023 Solar
SunEdison Ironwood State PrisonSunE CPA CDC2 LLCBlythe, CA1 GWhApr 2008Dec 2023 Solar
SunEdison Walgreens Moreno ValleySunE WG113 Moreno Valley LLCMoreno Valley, CA1 GWhAug 2007Dec 2023 Solar
Clovis High SchoolTesla Inc.Clovis, CA1 GWhMar 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Newberry Solar 1 LLCNewberry Solar 1 LLCNewberry Springs, CA1 GWhNov 2013Dec 2023 Solar
FRV SI Transport Solar LPFRV SI Transport Solar, L.P. (Sacremento)Sacramento, CA1 GWhJul 2010Dec 2023 Solar
Kings River SyphonOrange Cove Irrigation DistrictSanger, CA1 GWhAug 1990May 2023 Water
BeringerPerpetual Energy SystemsSaint Helena, CA1 GWhDec 2008Dec 2023 Solar
ASTIPerpetual Energy SystemsCloverdale, CA1 GWhJan 2009Dec 2023 Solar
Arrache 4013CD US Solar MT 2 LLCPalmdale, CA1 GWhJul 2013Dec 2023 Solar
West Valley High School SolarAES Distributed EnergyHemet, CA1 GWhAug 2012Dec 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #15Southern California Edison CoFontana, CA1 GWhDec 2012Apr 2023 Solar
Meridian VineyardsCVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCPaso Robles, CA1 GWhNov 2010Dec 2023 Solar
Clovis East High SchoolTesla Inc.Clovis, CA1 GWhMar 2018Dec 2023 Solar

Surrounding Balancing Authorities

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#28Arizona Public Service Company21.8 TWh75
#52Arlington Valley, LLC3.6 TWh1
#35Balancing Authority of Northern California15.2 TWh83
#48Imperial Irrigation District5.7 TWh65
#33Los Angeles Department of Water and Power15.9 TWh120
#22Nevada Power Company37.6 TWh136
#56New Harquahala Generating Company, LLC2.9 TWh1
#18Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District59.0 TWh45
#57Turlock Irrigation District2.3 TWh11
#41Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region8.6 TWh30

Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#3Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.461.0 TWh1,139
#5Southwest Power Pool290.4 TWh762
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans247.9 TWh393
#7California Independent System Operator191.5 TWh1,943
#9Tennessee Valley Authority157.5 TWh170
#10Florida Power & Light Co.147.7 TWh159
#12New York Independent System Operator130.0 TWh1,100
#13Duke Energy Carolinas110.9 TWh556
#15ISO New England102.8 TWh1,487
#16Bonneville Power Administration80.0 TWh158