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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 1,001 to 1,100 of 1,356
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
Solano WindSacramento Municipal Util DistRio Vista, CA574 GWhMay 1994Aug 2024 Wind
Chili BarSacramento Municipal Util DistPlacerville, CA43 GWhFeb 1965Dec 2023 Water
Saint Agnes Medical CenterSaint Agnes Medical CenterFresno, CA26 GWhApr 2001Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Salinas River CogenerationSalinas River Cogeneration CoSan Ardo, CA226 GWhOct 1991Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Salka Cabazon WindSalka Cabazon Wind LLCNorth Palm Springs, CA7 GWhDec 1998Dec 2023 Wind
San Antonio Regional HospitalSan Antonio Regional HospitalUpland, CA11 GWhDec 1984Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Crafton Hills College Solar FarmSan Bernardino Comm College DistYucaipa, CA55 MWhMay 2012Dec 2022 Solar
SB Water Reclamation Fuel CellSan Bernardino Fuel Cell, LLCSan Bernardino, CA9 GWhMay 2021Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas : 96.8% Natural Gas : 3.2%
Cuyamaca Peak Energy PlantSan Diego Gas & Electric CoEl Cajon, CA12 GWhApr 2002Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Ramona Solar EnergySan Diego Gas & Electric CoRamona, CA3 GWhMar 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Miramar Energy FacilitySan Diego Gas & Electric CoSan Diego, CA13 GWhMay 2005Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Palomar EnergySan Diego Gas & Electric CoEscondido, CA1 TWhSep 2005Aug 2024 Natural Gas
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA57 GWhAug 2002Aug 2024 Natural Gas : 97.6% Solar : 2.4%
San Dimas Wash Generating StationSan Gabriel Valley Mun Wtr DtSan Dimas, CA3 GWhFeb 1986Dec 2023 Water
Karen Avenue Wind FarmSan Gorgonio Farms IncNorth Palm Springs, CA29 GWhDec 1984Dec 2023 Wind
San Gorgonio Farms Wind FarmSan Gorgonio Farms IncWhitewater, CA62 GWhFeb 1983Dec 2023 Wind
San Jose CogenerationSan Jose State University Fclts Dev &OpsSan Jose, CA34 GWhNov 1984Aug 2024 Natural Gas
SJ/SC WPCPSan Jose/Santa Clara Water P CSan Jose, CA82 GWhJan 1953Aug 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 50.4% Natural Gas : 49.5%
San Manuel Central Plant CogensSan Manuel Mission Band of IndiansHighland, CA27 GWhMay 2021Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Santa Cruz EnergySanta Cruz Energy LLCSanta Cruz, CA10 GWhOct 2009Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Palo Verde CollegeScale Sustainable I, LLCBlythe, CA2 GWhJul 2009Dec 2023 Solar
SCDA Solar 1SCDA Solar 1, LLCSacramento, CA12 GWhSep 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Cawelo Water District SolarScooby Solar, LLCFamoso, CA927 MWhSep 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Athos Solar ProjectSE Athos I, LLCDesert Center, CA593 GWhMay 2022Aug 2024 Solar
SE Athos II, LLCSE Athos II, LLCDesert Center, CA474 GWhNov 2021Aug 2024 Solar
Pacific Ethanol Madera Solar ArraySeaboard Energy California, LLCMadera, CA1 GWhJul 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Sealed Air Madera Solar ProjectSealed Air CorporationMadera, CA6 GWhApr 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Argus Cogen PlantSearles Valley Minerals Operations Inc.Trona, CA255 GWhNov 1947Aug 2024 Bituminous Coal : 89.1% Natural Gas : 10.9%
Sentinel Energy Center, LLCSentinel Energy Center LLCDesert Hot Springs, CA510 GWhApr 2013Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Dome ProjectSentinel Peak Resources California, LLCFellows, CA49 GWhJul 1988Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Welport Lease ProjectSentinel Peak Resources California, LLCMcKittrick, CA21 GWhFeb 1990Dec 2023 Natural Gas
SEPV Cuyama HybridSEPV Cuyama, LLCNew Cuyama, CA107 MWhNov 2023Dec 2023 Solar
SEPV SierraSEPV Sierra, LLCLancaster, CA14 GWhMar 2020Dec 2023 Electricity used for energy storage : 53.9% Solar : 46.1%
Diablo Winds LLCSequitur Renewables, LLCLivermore, CA36 GWhNov 2004Dec 2023 Wind
Southeast Resource RecoverySERRF Joint Powers AuthorityLong Beach, CA90 GWhJun 1988Mar 2024 Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 51.7% Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste : 42.3% Natural Gas : 6.1%
Berry Placerita CogenShadow Wolf EnergySanta Clarita, CA35 GWhFeb 1990Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Shafter Solar LLCShafter Solar LLCBakersfield, CA48 GWhApr 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Grossmont HospitalSharp Grossmont HospitalLa Mesa, CA27 GWhJul 1983Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Roaring Creek Water PowerShasta Hydroelectric IncMontgomery Creek, CA7 GWhNov 1986Aug 2023 Water
Wheelabrator ShastaShasta Sustainable Resource Management, Inc.Anderson, CA277 GWhSep 1987Aug 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Cabazon Wind PartnersShell Wind Energy Inc.Cabazon, CA118 GWhSep 2002Dec 2023 Wind
Whitewater Hill Wind PartnersShell Wind Energy Inc.North Palm Springs, CA172 GWhSep 2002Dec 2023 Wind
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co HybridSierra Nevada Brewing CoChico, CA9 GWhApr 2005Dec 2023 Natural Gas : 75.4% Solar : 24.6%
Sierra Pacific Burney FacilitySierra Pacific IndustriesBurney, CA94 GWhSep 1986Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Sierra Pacific Quincy FacilitySierra Pacific IndustriesQuincy, CA171 GWhNov 1986Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Sierra Pacific Lincoln FacilitySierra Pacific IndustriesLincoln, CA88 GWhFeb 2004Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
SPI Anderson 2Sierra Pacific IndustriesAnderson, CA142 GWhJul 2015Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8%
Sierra Pacific SonoraSierra Pacific IndustriesStandard, CA34 GWhJan 2001Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Sierra Pacific Industries (2042-RD)Sierra Pacific IndustriesRed Bluff, CA17 GWhApr 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Sierra Pacific Chinese CampSierra Pacific IndustriesChinese Camp, CA5 GWhFeb 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Signal Hill West UnitSignal Hill Petroleum, IncSignal Hill, CA35 GWhJun 2004Aug 2024 Other Gas
Silicon Valley Clean WaterSilicon Valley Clean WaterRedwood City, CA5 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas : 95.6% Natural Gas : 4.4%
Silveira Ranch Road SolarSilveira Ranch Road SolarNovato, CA5 GWhFeb 2021Mar 2023 Solar
Silver State Solar Power SouthSilver State Solar Power South, LLCPrimm Valley, NV648 GWhOct 2015Aug 2024 Solar
Sky River Wind Energy CenterSky River Wind LLCTehachapi, CA202 GWhJan 1991Dec 2023 Wind
Firestone Walker Brewery - Phase 1SkyHigh 2 SolarPaso Robles, CA4 GWhOct 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Niagara Bottling - RialtoSkyHigh 2 SolarRialto, CA8 GWhNov 2021Dec 2023 Solar
EMWD - Perris Valley RWRFSkyHigh 2 SolarPerris, CA8 GWhJun 2021Dec 2023 Solar
EMWD - San Jacinto RWRF NEMSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA9 GWhJun 2021Dec 2023 Solar
EMWD - Sun City RWRFSkyHigh 2 SolarMenifee, CA4 GWhJun 2021Dec 2023 Solar
EMWD - San Jacinto RES BCTSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA3 GWhApr 2022Nov 2023 Solar
CSU San Jose State UniversitySkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jose, CA4 GWhNov 2021Dec 2023 Solar
El Dorado CountySkyHigh 2 SolarPlacerville, CA4 GWhFeb 2021Dec 2023 Solar
California State Univ at Channel IslandsSkyHigh 2 SolarCamarillo, CA8 GWhNov 2021Dec 2023 Solar
EMWD - Moreno Valley RWRFSkyHigh 2 SolarMoreno Valley, CA5 GWhJun 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Lost Creek ISnow Mountain Hydro LLCBurney, CA5 GWhNov 1989Dec 2023 Water
Cove HydroelectricSnow Mountain Hydro LLCBurney, CA14 GWhJan 1990Dec 2023 Water
Ponderosa Bailey CreekSnow Mountain Hydro LLCManton, CA3 GWhFeb 1990Dec 2023 Water
Burney CreekSnow Mountain Hydro LLCBurney, CA6 GWhFeb 1990Dec 2023 Water
Soboba Community Solar ProjectSoboba Band of Luiseno IndiansSan Jacinto, CA3 GWhJul 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Solano County Cogen PlantSolano CountyFairfield, CA8 GWhMay 1989Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Monticello DamSolano Irrigation DistrictWinters, CA32 GWhMay 1983Dec 2023 Water
Solar Oasis LLCSolar Oasis, LLCPalmdale, CA51 GWhDec 2015Dec 2023 Solar
County of San Diego COC HybridSolar Star California LXXVIII, LLCSan Diego, CA3 GWhJun 2020Dec 2023 Solar : 95.9% Electricity used for energy storage : 4.1%
Solar Star 1Solar Star California XIX, LLCRosamond, CA869 GWhFeb 2014Aug 2024 Solar
Solar Star 2Solar Star California XX, LLCRosamond, CA701 GWhFeb 2014Aug 2024 Solar
Tequesquite Landfill Solar PV ProjectSolar Star California XXXI, LLCRiverside, CA13 GWhSep 2015Dec 2023 Solar
UC Davis South CampusSolar Star California XXXII, LLCDavis, CA23 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Orange Coast College PH2 Solar ProjectSolar Star Coastal Pirate, LLCCosta Mesa, CA5 GWhApr 2022Dec 2023 Solar : 88.9% Electricity used for energy storage : 11.1%
2097 Helton Solar ProjectSolarenewal LLCMerced, CA3 GWhMar 2014Dec 2023 Solar
2127 Harris Solar ProjectSolarenewal LLCLive Oak, CA2 GWhMar 2014Dec 2023 Solar
2081 Terzian Solar ProjectSolarenewal LLCReedley, CA2 GWhJan 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Putah Creek Solar FarmSolvida Energy Group/Blue Oak EnergyWinters, CA5 GWhNov 2014Dec 2022 Solar
Santa Rosa Junior College Petaluma SolarSonoma County Junior College DistrictPetaluma, CA2 GWhJun 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Soscol Ferry SolarSoscol Ferry SolarNapa, CA4 GWhNov 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Blackjack SolarSouth County PackingKing City, CA7 GWhNov 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Sly CreekSouth Feather Water and Power AgencyForbestown, CA41 GWhJun 1983Dec 2023 Water
ForbestownSouth Feather Water and Power AgencyForbestown, CA155 GWhSep 1963Dec 2023 Water
WoodleafSouth Feather Water and Power AgencyForbestown, CA232 GWhOct 1963Dec 2023 Water
Kelly RidgeSouth Feather Water and Power AgencyOroville, CA65 GWhAug 1963Dec 2023 Water
Robert O Schulz Solar FarmSouth San Joaquin Irr DistrictOakdale, CA2 GWhApr 2008Dec 2023 Solar
Sacramento Municipal Util DistSouth Sutter Water DistrictSacramento, CA24 GWhJan 1985Aug 2023 Water
J S EastwoodSouthern California Edison CoShaver Lake, CA4 GWhNov 1987Aug 2024 Water
Big Creek 1Southern California Edison CoBig Creek, CA394 GWhOct 1913Dec 2023 Water
Solar Photovoltaic Project #22Southern California Edison CoRedlands, CA330 MWhJul 2011Mar 2023 Solar
FontanaSouthern California Edison CoRialto, CA6 GWhNov 1917Dec 2023 Water
Big Creek 2Southern California Edison CoAuberry, CA296 GWhNov 1913Dec 2023 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

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