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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 101 to 200 of 1,356
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Avenal ParkAvenal Solar Holdings LLCAvenal, CA11 GWhJul 2011Dec 2023 Solar
AVS Lancaster 1Tesla Inc.Lancaster, CA8 GWhNov 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Axium Modesto SolarAxium US Solar Holdings LLCModesto, CA54 GWhNov 2012Dec 2023 Solar
B Braun MedicalB Braun Medical IncIrvine, CA27 GWhOct 1982Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Badger Creek LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA18 GWhMar 1991Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Baker Creek HydroelectricBaker Station Associates, LPBridgeville, CA3 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Water
Bakersfield College Solar 01Kern Community College DistrictBakersfield, CA2 GWhOct 2010Dec 2022 Solar
Bakersfield Industrial PV 1AES Distributed EnergyBakersfield, CA2 GWhNov 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Bakersfield PV 1AES Distributed EnergyBakersfield, CA7 GWhNov 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Balch 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Balch Camp, CA184 GWhJan 1927Dec 2023 Water
Balch 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Balch Camp, CA490 GWhOct 1958Dec 2023 Water
Barre PeakerSouthern California Edison CoStanton, CA22 GWhAug 2007Nov 2023 Natural Gas
Bayshore Solar A, LLCAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA47 GWhNov 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Bayshore Solar B, LLCAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA45 GWhNov 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Bayshore Solar C, LLCAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA46 GWhNov 2017Dec 2023 Solar
BBARWADistributed Solar Development, LLCBig Bear, CA3 GWhNov 2021Dec 2023 Solar
BCE Los Alamitos 1Bright Canyon EnergyLos Alamitos, CA4 GWhJul 2023Dec 2023 Solar
BCE Los Alamitos 2Bright Canyon EnergyLos Alamitos, CA3 GWhJul 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Bear CreekCentral Rivers Power US, LLCShingletown, CA6 GWhDec 1989Dec 2023 Water
Bear Creek SolarEcos Energy LLCLodi, CA4 GWhJan 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Bear Mountain LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA40 GWhMar 1995Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Bear ValleyCity of Escondido - (CA)Escondido, CA3 GWhMay 1986Dec 2023 Water
Bear Valley Power PlantBear Valley Electric ServiceBig Bear Lake, CA2 GWhDec 2004Dec 2023 Natural Gas
BeardsleyOakdale&South San Joaquin Irrigation D.None, CA83 GWhApr 1957Dec 2023 Water
Beckton Dickenson - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA6 GWhJun 2016Dec 2023 Natural Gas
BeldenPacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA273 GWhAug 1969Aug 2024 Water
BeringerPerpetual Energy SystemsSaint Helena, CA1 GWhDec 2008Dec 2023 Solar
Berry CogenBerry Petroleum CoTaft, CA15 GWhNov 1986Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Berry Cogen Tanne Hills 18Berry Petroleum CoMaricopa, CA137 GWhNov 1986Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Berry NMW CogensBerry Petroleum CoBakersfield, CA72 GWhOct 2017Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Berry Placerita CogenShadow Wolf EnergySanta Clarita, CA35 GWhFeb 1990Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Bidwell Ditch ProjectMega RenewablesHat Creek, CA11 GWhFeb 1987Dec 2023 Water
Big Creek 1Southern California Edison CoBig Creek, CA394 GWhOct 1913Dec 2023 Water
Big Creek 2Southern California Edison CoAuberry, CA296 GWhNov 1913Dec 2023 Water
Big Creek 2ASouthern California Edison CoAuberry, CA537 GWhJul 1928Aug 2024 Water
Big Creek 3Southern California Edison CoAuberry, CA783 GWhAug 1923Aug 2024 Water
Big Creek 4Southern California Edison CoNorth Fork, CA453 GWhMay 1951Aug 2024 Water
Big Creek 8Southern California Edison CoAuberry, CA153 GWhJul 1921Dec 2023 Water
Big Creek Water WorksBig Creek Water Works LtdHyampom, CA11 GWhDec 1986Jun 2024 Water
BigBeau Solar, LLCBig Beau Solar, LLCRosamond, CA300 GWhJan 2022Aug 2024 Solar
Bio-RadVista Solar, Inc.Hercules, CA3 GWhSep 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Biola University HybridBiola UniversityLa Mirada, CA11 GWhMar 1990Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Bishop Creek 2Southern California Edison CoBishop, CA36 GWhOct 1908Dec 2023 Water
Bishop Creek 3Southern California Edison CoBishop, CA26 GWhMay 1913Dec 2023 Water
Bishop Creek 4Southern California Edison CoBishop, CA50 GWhAug 1905Dec 2023 Water
Bishop Creek 5Southern California Edison CoBishop, CA14 GWhMay 1919Dec 2023 Water
Bishop Creek 6Southern California Edison CoBishop, CA10 GWhFeb 1913Dec 2023 Water
Bishop Ranch - BR 1-YDistributed Solar Development, LLCSan Ramon, CA2 GWhFeb 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Black ButteCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Orland, CA20 GWhAug 1988Dec 2023 Water
Blackjack SolarSouth County PackingKing City, CA7 GWhNov 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Blacksand Generating FacilityBridge Energy LLCBrea, CA45 GWhMay 2000Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Blackwell Solar ParkConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Lost Hills, CA40 GWhDec 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Blythe Energy IncAltaGas Blythe Operations IncBlythe, CA1 TWhNov 2003Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Blythe Mesa Solar IIBlythe Mesa Solar II, LLCBlythe, CA541 GWhNov 2022Aug 2024 Solar
Blythe Solar 110, LLCBlythe Solar 110, LLCBlythe, CA584 GWhFeb 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Blythe Solar II, LLCBlythe Solar II, LLCBlythe, CA329 GWhJun 2016Aug 2024 Solar
Blythe Solar III, LLC HybridBlythe Solar III, LLCBlythe, CA340 GWhApr 2020Aug 2024 Solar
Blythe Solar IV, LLCBlythe Solar IV, LLCBlythe, CA285 GWhOct 2020Aug 2024 Solar
Bodega Avenue Solar LLCBodega Avenue Solar LLCPetaluma, CA4 GWhDec 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Bolthouse S&P and Rowen Farms SolarMMA WBF Power LPPalmdale, CA779 MWhOct 2008Mar 2023 Solar
Borden Solar Farm41MB 8me, LLCMadera, CA118 GWhMay 2020Aug 2024 Solar
Bowerman Power LFG, LLCBowerman Power LFG, LLCIrvine, CA161 GWhMar 2016Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
BowmanNevada Irrigation DistrictNevada City, CA15 GWhAug 1986Dec 2023 Water
Brea Expansion PlantBrea Power IIBrea, CA245 GWhOct 2012Aug 2024 Landfill Gas
Broadridge CogenBroadridge Customer CommunicationsEl Dorado Hills, CA19 GWhApr 2008Dec 2023 Natural Gas : 93.5% Solar : 6.5%
Broadway 2 - UC RiversideMN8 Energy LLCRiverside, CA4 GWhAug 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Broadway 3 - UC Merced 1MN8 Energy LLCMerced, CA1 GWhSep 2009Dec 2023 Solar
Broadway 3 - UCSB Lot 38MN8 Energy LLCSanta Barbara, CA3 GWhNov 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Broadway 4 - Target ShafterMN8 Energy LLCShafter, CA3 GWhAug 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Brookfield Tehachapi 1Coram California Development, L.P.Mojave, CA220 GWhFeb 2012Dec 2023 Wind
Bucks CreekPacific Gas & Electric Co.Storrie, CA85 GWhFeb 1928Sep 2023 Water
Buena Vista Energy LLCLeeward Asset Management, LLCByron, CA91 GWhNov 2006Dec 2023 Wind
Buidling LGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA899 MWhOct 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Building FGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhOct 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Building GGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhAug 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Burney CreekSnow Mountain Hydro LLCBurney, CA6 GWhFeb 1990Dec 2023 Water
Burney Forest ProductsBurney Forest Products, A Joint VentureBurney, CA187 GWhSep 1989Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 96.1% Natural Gas : 3.9%
Butt ValleyPacific Gas & Electric Co.Belden, CA147 GWhNov 1958Dec 2023 Water
Butte College Main Campus SolarButte-Glenn Community College DistrictOroville, CA7 GWhJun 2011Dec 2023 Solar
Byron Highway SolarRPCA Solar 3, LLCByron, CA13 GWhOct 2022Dec 2023 Solar
C&H Sugar PlantC&H Sugar Company IncCrockett, CA40 GWhSep 1957Aug 2024 Purchased Steam
CA Dept of Public Health at RichmondCalifornia PV Energy LLCRichmond, CA4 GWhDec 2016Dec 2023 Solar
CA-DGS-California Men's ColonyForefront Power, LLCSan Luis Obispo, CA4 GWhApr 2023Dec 2023 Solar
CA-DGS RFP-Salinas Valley State PrisonForefront Power, LLCSoledad, CA1 GWhOct 2023Dec 2023 Solar
CA Flats Solar 130, LLCCalifornia Flats Solar 130, LLCShandon, CA230 GWhOct 2017Aug 2024 Solar
CA Flats Solar 150, LLCArevon Energy, Inc.Shandon, CA328 GWhJan 2019Aug 2024 Solar
CA - Fresno County - Juvenile HallForefront Power, LLCFresno, CA5 GWhFeb 2022Dec 2023 Solar
CA Institute for WomenEcoplexus, IncChino, CA2 GWhJan 2020Dec 2023 Solar
CA - Madera USD - Madera South HSForefront Power, LLCMadera, CA462 MWhAug 2023Dec 2023 Solar
CA - Ventura Co CCD - Moorpark CollegeForefront Power, LLCMoorpark, CA2 GWhJul 2023Dec 2023 Solar
CA-Ventura Co CCD-Oxnard College CanopyForefront Power, LLCVentura, CA3 GWhNov 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Cabazon Wind PartnersShell Wind Energy Inc.Cabazon, CA118 GWhSep 2002Dec 2023 Wind
Cabrillo CollegeForefront Power, LLCAptos, CA13 MWhNov 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Cal State Univ San Bernardino FC01Southern California Edison CoSan Bernardino, CA8 GWhAug 2013Dec 2022 Natural Gas
Calabasas Gas to Energy FacilityLos Angeles County SanitationAgoura, CA47 GWhJun 2010Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
CalCity Solar 1CalCity Solar 1, LLCCalifornia City, CA7 GWhOct 2019Dec 2023 Solar
Calibrant Bakersfield LLCBay4 Energy Services, LLCBakersfield, CA2 GWhJan 2022Dec 2023 Solar
California CityMN8 Energy LLCCalifornia City, CA5 GWhJun 2018Dec 2023 Solar
California Institute of TechnologyCalifornia Institute-TechnologyPasadena, CA45 GWhJul 2003Aug 2024 Natural Gas
California PV Energy at ISD WWTPCalifornia PV Energy LLCOakley, CA2 GWhJul 2014Dec 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