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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 2024
Annual Generation 191.4 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 | 45.3% Solar | 23.2% Water | 12% Wind | 10.2% Nuclear | 9.1%

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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 1,357
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
City of Tulare Water FacilityCity of Tulare Water Pollution ControlTulare, CA24 GWhDec 1990Dec 2022 Natural Gas : 83.2% Solar : 16.8%
Tulare Success Power ProjectLower Tule River Irrgtn DistPorterville, CA538 MWhNov 1989Dec 2022 Water
HalseyPacific Gas & Electric Co.Auburn, CA7 GWhNov 1916Dec 2022 Water
Amazon San BernardinoBloom EnergySan Bernardino, CA6 GWhOct 2014Dec 2022 Natural Gas
Putah Creek Solar FarmSolvida Energy Group/Blue Oak EnergyWinters, CA5 GWhNov 2014Dec 2022 Solar
Van der Hoek Solar Array/ DairyMaas Energy WorksHelm, CA178 MWhJul 2017Dec 2022 Solar
Kekawaka Power HouseEagle Creek Renewable Energy, LLCMirinda, CA8 GWhNov 1989Dec 2022 Water
Putah Creek Solar Farm NorthPutah Creek Solar Farms LLCWinters, CA5 GWhSep 2022Dec 2022 Solar
Bakersfield College Solar 01Kern Community College DistrictBakersfield, CA2 GWhOct 2010Dec 2022 Solar
Victor Valley CC CPV SolarVictor Valley Community College DistrictVictorville, CA3 GWhMay 2010Dec 2022 Solar
VacavilleJanssen Pharmaceutical CoVacaville, CA2 GWhAug 2007Dec 2022 Solar
UC Santa Cruz SolarForefront Power, LLCSanta Cruz, CA3 GWhJun 2021Dec 2022 Solar
North City - Landfill Gas Engine NorthCity of San DiegoSan Diego, CA4 GWhOct 2013Dec 2022 Landfill Gas
Pleasanton - Amador Valley High SchoolWestbound Solar LLCPleasanton, CA2 GWhOct 2019Dec 2022 Solar
Gilead Sciences La Verne Rooftop SolarGilead Sciences, Inc. - La VerneLa Verne, CA3 GWhJun 2021Dec 2022 Solar
Nove Power PlantNove Investments I LLCRichmond, CA35 MWhNov 1985Dec 2022 Landfill Gas
North City - Landfill Gas Engines SouthCity of San DiegoSan Diego, CA2 GWhFeb 1999Dec 2022 Landfill Gas : 84.1% Natural Gas : 15.9%
Green Power IFPL Energy Green PowerNorth Palm Springs, CA318 MWhJun 1975Dec 2022 Wind
Valley ViewMetropolitan Water District of S CAYorba Linda, CA1 GWhOct 1985Dec 2022 Water
Diamond Valley LakeMetropolitan Water District of S CAWinchester, CA3 GWhApr 2001Dec 2022 Water
Cal State Univ San Bernardino FC01Southern California Edison CoSan Bernardino, CA8 GWhAug 2013Dec 2022 Natural Gas
Crafton Hills College Solar FarmSan Bernardino Comm College DistYucaipa, CA55 MWhMay 2012Dec 2022 Solar
Improvement Dst No. 4Kern County Water AgencyBakersfield, CA8 MWhDec 2008Dec 2022 Solar
San Joaquin 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.North Fork, CA2 GWhAug 1917Feb 2023 Water
El Nido FacilityMerced Power LLCEl Nido, CA44 GWhJul 2008Feb 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8%
Isabella Hydro ProjectIsabella PartnersLake Isabella, CA3 GWhNov 1990Mar 2023 Water
Bolthouse S&P and Rowen Farms SolarMMA WBF Power LPPalmdale, CA779 MWhOct 2008Mar 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #08Southern California Edison CoOntario, CA742 MWhJul 2011Mar 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #22Southern California Edison CoRedlands, CA330 MWhJul 2011Mar 2023 Solar
Cow CreekPacific Gas & Electric Co.Millville, CA6 GWhDec 1906Mar 2023 Water
Solar Photovoltaic Project #06Southern California Edison CoOntario, CA687 MWhJul 2011Mar 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #18Southern California Edison CoFontana, CA1 GWhOct 2012Mar 2023 Solar
Silveira Ranch Road SolarSilveira Ranch Road SolarNovato, CA5 GWhFeb 2021Mar 2023 Solar
Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLCAmpersand Chowchilla Biomass LLCChowchilla, CA49 GWhApr 2008Mar 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8%
Solar Photovoltaic Project #16Southern California Edison CoRedlands, CA1 GWhJan 2015Mar 2023 Solar
Spaulding 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Emigrant Gap, CA7 GWhJun 1928Mar 2023 Water
Solar Photovoltaic Project #09Southern California Edison CoOntario, CA581 MWhJul 2011Mar 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #10Southern California Edison CoFontana, CA764 MWhDec 2012Mar 2023 Solar
Radiance Solar 5Greenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationLancaster, CA3 GWhJun 2013Mar 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #11Southern California Edison CoRedlands, CA3 GWhJan 2015Apr 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #03Southern California Edison CoRialto, CA453 MWhFeb 2011Apr 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #28Southern California Edison CoSan Bernardino, CA2 GWhJan 2015Apr 2023 Solar
Gosselin Hydro PlantHumboldt Bay Mun Water DistRuth, CA6 GWhMay 1983Apr 2023 Water
Solar Photovoltaic Project #02Southern California Edison CoChino, CA483 MWhNov 2009Apr 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #33Southern California Edison CoOntario, CA1 GWhDec 2014Apr 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #17Southern California Edison CoFontana, CA3 GWhDec 2014Apr 2023 Solar
Rock Creek LPHydroland Omega LLCPlacerville, CA1 GWhMar 1986Apr 2023 Water
Solar Photovoltaic Project #05Southern California Edison CoRedlands, CA1 GWhOct 2012Apr 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #07Southern California Edison CoRedlands, CA2 GWhOct 2012Apr 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #15Southern California Edison CoFontana, CA1 GWhDec 2012Apr 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #13Southern California Edison CoRedlands, CA2 GWhJan 2015Apr 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #23Southern California Edison CoFontana, CA1 GWhDec 2012Apr 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #27Southern California Edison CoRialto, CA845 MWhJan 2015Apr 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #32Southern California Edison CoOntario, CA1 GWhJan 2015Apr 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #26Southern California Edison CoRialto, CA5 GWhJan 2015Apr 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #48Southern California Edison CoRedlands, CA3 GWhJan 2015Apr 2023 Solar
Kings River SyphonOrange Cove Irrigation DistrictSanger, CA1 GWhAug 1990May 2023 Water
San Gabriel Hydro ProjectLos Angeles County-San GabrielAzusa, CA8 GWhNov 1987May 2023 Water
Phillips 66 Carbon PlantPhillips 66 CompanyRodeo, CA50 GWhNov 1983Jun 2023 Waste Heat
Hatchet Creek ProjectMega RenewablesMontgomery Creek, CA21 GWhNov 1986Jul 2023 Water
Madera Community HospitalCleanCapital HoldingsMadera, CA2 GWhSep 2011Jul 2023 Solar
Rio HondoMetropolitan Water District of S CASouth Gate, CA2 GWhFeb 1984Aug 2023 Water
Sacramento Municipal Util DistSouth Sutter Water DistrictSacramento, CA24 GWhJan 1985Aug 2023 Water
Deadwood CreekHydro Sierra Energy, LLCDobbins, CA3 GWhNov 1993Aug 2023 Water
Roaring Creek Water PowerShasta Hydroelectric IncMontgomery Creek, CA7 GWhNov 1986Aug 2023 Water
HaypressEIF Haypress LLCSierra City, CA22 GWhNov 1988Aug 2023 Water
Santa Ana 1Southern California Edison CoHighlands, CA6 MWhDec 1898Aug 2023 Water
Bucks CreekPacific Gas & Electric Co.Storrie, CA85 GWhFeb 1928Sep 2023 Water
Volta 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Manton, CA3 GWhMar 1980Sep 2023 Water
City of Madera WWTPSunE GIL1, LLCMadera, CA2 GWhAug 2009Sep 2023 Solar
Indian Valley Dam Hydro ProjectYolo County Flood Control WCDClearlake Oaks, CA6 GWhSep 1983Sep 2023 Water
Mt Poso CogenerationMt Poso Cogeneration CoBakersfield, CA268 GWhApr 1989Sep 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.5% Natural Gas : 0.5%
Yorba LindaMetropolitan Water District of S CAYorba Linda, CA5 GWhOct 1981Sep 2023 Water
Frankenheimer Power PlantTurlock Irrigation DistrictOakdale, CA3 GWhFeb 1983Oct 2023 Water
RPUWD Scheuer Well Solar ProjectMN8 Energy LLCSan Bernardino, CA5 GWhMay 2018Oct 2023 Solar
SunE RochesterSunE Solar XVI Lessor, LLCRancho Cucamonga, CA1 GWhJul 2016Oct 2023 Solar
Scott FlatNevada Irrigation DistrictNevada City, CA5 GWhJan 1985Oct 2023 Water
Merced FallsMerced Irrigation DistrictSnelling, CA13 GWhJun 1930Oct 2023 Water
Pit 6Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Montgomery Creek, CA278 GWhJul 1965Oct 2023 Water
La Joya Del SolCVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCFresno, CA89 MWhNov 2012Oct 2023 Solar
Lake MathewsMetropolitan Water District of S CARiverside, CA5 GWhJul 1980Oct 2023 Water
ParkerMerced Irrigation DistrictSnelling, CA4 GWhMar 1982Oct 2023 Water
McSwainMerced Irrigation DistrictSnelling, CA46 GWhJun 1967Oct 2023 Water
Grassland 3&4 Solar ProjectYolo County ofDavis, CA2 GWhJun 2013Nov 2023 Solar
Delano Energy CenterWellhead Services, IncDelano, CA3 GWhDec 2012Nov 2023 Natural Gas
Phelan Pinon Hills CSD SolarPhelan Pinon Hills Community Services DistrictAdelanto, CA3 GWhOct 2015Nov 2023 Solar
Collins Pine ProjectCollins Pine CoChester, CA8 GWhNov 1985Nov 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
CalPeak Power Enterprise Peaker PlantCalPeak Power, LLCEscondido, CA5 GWhOct 2001Nov 2023 Natural Gas
Deer Creek PHPacific Gas & Electric Co.Nevada City, CA12 GWhApr 1908Nov 2023 Water
San DimasMetropolitan Water District of S CASan Dimas, CA25 GWhMay 1981Nov 2023 Water
Gilroy Peaking Energy CenterCalpine Gilroy Cogen LPGilroy, CA27 GWhOct 2001Nov 2023 Natural Gas
Santa Fe Springs Rooftop Solar BLDG MGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhFeb 2015Nov 2023 Solar
SDCWA - Twin OaksCleanCapital HoldingsSan Marcos, CA117 MWhApr 2011Nov 2023 Solar
Cottonwood Solar, LLC Cottonwood CarportOnward EnergyNovato, CA1 GWhApr 2016Nov 2023 Solar
EMWD - San Jacinto RES BCTSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA3 GWhApr 2022Nov 2023 Solar
Gilroy Power PlantCalpine Gilroy Cogen LPGilroy, CA75 GWhSep 1987Nov 2023 Natural Gas
Nacimiento Hydro ProjectMonterey Cnty Water Res AgencyBradley, CA19 GWhJun 1987Nov 2023 Water
Barre PeakerSouthern California Edison CoStanton, CA22 GWhAug 2007Nov 2023 Natural Gas
Division 2Tesla Inc.Lancaster, CA1 GWhMay 2014Nov 2023 Solar
Shasta Solar FarmIgnite Solar Holdings LLCFall River Mills, CA6 GWhFeb 2014Nov 2023 Solar

Surrounding Balancing Authorities

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#28Arizona Public Service Company22.0 TWh75
#53Arlington Valley, LLC3.6 TWh1
#36Balancing Authority of Northern California15.2 TWh83
#48Imperial Irrigation District5.6 TWh65
#33Los Angeles Department of Water and Power16.1 TWh120
#22Nevada Power Company37.7 TWh136
#56New Harquahala Generating Company, LLC2.9 TWh1
#18Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District58.9 TWh45
#57Turlock Irrigation District2.3 TWh11
#41Western Area Power Administration - Desert Southwest Region8.5 TWh30

Balancing Authorities with Similar Net Generation

RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#3Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.462.4 TWh1,139
#5Southwest Power Pool290.5 TWh762
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans247.8 TWh393
#7California Independent System Operator191.4 TWh1,943
#9Tennessee Valley Authority157.5 TWh170
#10Florida Power & Light Co.147.4 TWh159
#12New York Independent System Operator129.6 TWh1,100
#13Duke Energy Carolinas110.8 TWh556
#15ISO New England103.6 TWh1,487
#16Bonneville Power Administration79.9 TWh158