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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
Expressway Solar C2AES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA3 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Redcrest Solar FarmAES Distributed EnergyEdison, CA28 GWhSep 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Woodmere Solar FarmAES Distributed EnergyEdison, CA31 GWhNov 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Hayworth SolarAES Distributed EnergyEdison, CA58 GWhNov 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Summer North SolarAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA11 GWhNov 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Lancaster Little RockAES Distributed EnergyLanders, CA8 GWhNov 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Victor Mesa Linda C2AES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA2 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Victor Mesa Linda D2AES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA4 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Victor Mesa Linda E2AES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA4 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
AES Huntington Beach Energy ProjectAES Huntington Beach Energy, LLCHuntington Beach, CA3 TWhJan 2020Aug 2024 Natural Gas
AES Huntington Beach LLCAES Huntington Beach LLCHuntington Beach, CA115 GWhMay 1958Jul 2024 Natural Gas
AES Redondo Beach LLCAES Redondo Beach LLCRedondo Beach, CA256 GWhSep 1954Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Wheeler RidgeAFTW Holdings, LLCBakersfield, CA2 GWhAug 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Agua Caliente Solar ProjectAgua Caliente SolarDateland, AZ674 GWhApr 2012Aug 2024 Solar
Algonquin SKIC20 Solar LLCAlgonquin Power CoTaft, CA45 GWhApr 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Algonquin SKIC 10 Solar, LLCAlgonquin Power CoTaft, CA18 GWhDec 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Algonquin Power Sanger LLCAlgonquin Power Sanger LLCSanger, CA6 GWhNov 2007Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Alpine SolarAlpine SolarLancaster, CA161 GWhJan 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #1AlsoEnergyHanford, CA360 MWhSep 2016Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
Alta Wind Energy Center IAlta Wind Energy Center IMojave, CA361 GWhDec 2010Dec 2023 Wind
Alta Wind Energy Center IIAlta Wind Energy Center IIMojave, CA300 GWhDec 2010Dec 2023 Wind
Alta Wind Energy Center IIIAlta Wind Energy Center IIIMojave, CA303 GWhJan 2011Dec 2023 Wind
Alta Wind Energy Center IVAlta Wind Energy Center IVMojave, CA148 GWhMar 2011Dec 2023 Wind
Alta Wind Energy Center VAlta Wind Energy Center VMojave, CA238 GWhMar 2011Dec 2023 Wind
Alta Wind XAlta Wind X, LLCMojave, CA337 GWhDec 2013Dec 2023 Wind
Alta Wind XIAlta Wind XI, LLCMojave, CA248 GWhDec 2013Dec 2023 Wind
Blythe Energy IncAltaGas Blythe Operations IncBlythe, CA1 TWhNov 2003Aug 2024 Natural Gas
AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc.AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc.Ripon, CA2 GWhMar 1988Aug 2024 Natural Gas
USPS PVAltus Power America Management, LLCLos Angeles, CA11 GWhJun 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Nickel 1 Solar FacilityAltus Power America Management, LLCLost Hills, CA3 GWhOct 2012Dec 2023 Solar
Sun Harvest Solar NDP1Altus Power America Management, LLCDos Palos, CA4 GWhApr 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Terra FrancescoAltus Power America Management, LLCOntario, CA2 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Rancho Cucamonga Dist #1Altus Power America Management, LLCRancho Cucamonga, CA2 GWhMar 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Park Meridian #1Altus Power America Management, LLCRiverside, CA2 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Kingsburg SolarAltus Power America Management, LLCKingsburg, CA3 GWhNov 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Exeter SolarAltus Power America Management, LLCExeter, CA4 GWhJan 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Lindsay SolarAltus Power America Management, LLCLindsay, CA5 GWhDec 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Porterville SolarAltus Power America Management, LLCPorterville, CA6 GWhDec 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Cloverdale Solar IAltus Power America Management, LLCCloverdale, CA2 GWhMay 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Gridley MainAltus Power America Management, LLCGridley, CA2 GWhFeb 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Gridley Main TwoAltus Power America Management, LLCGridley, CA4 GWhMar 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Ironwood Solar LLCAltus Power America Management, LLCBlythe, CA8 GWhMar 2012Dec 2023 Solar
Chuckawalla SolarAltus Power America Management, LLCBlythe, CA7 GWhMay 2012Dec 2023 Solar
Ivanhoe SolarAltus Power America Management, LLCVisalia, CA5 GWhDec 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Marina SouthAltus Power America Management, LLCSan Pedro, CA2 GWhNov 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Catalina ExpressAltus Power America Management, LLCSan Pedro, CA2 GWhNov 2020Dec 2023 Solar
PFMG Solar Grossmont Helix LLCAltus Power America Management, LLCLa Mesa, CA2 GWhApr 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Ameresco Butte CountyAmeresco Butte County LLCParadise, CA16 GWhJan 2013Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Ameresco Chiquita CanyonAMERESCO Chiquita Canyon LLCCastaic, CA33 GWhOct 2010Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Ameresco ForwardAmeresco Forward, LLCManteca, CA32 GWhJan 2014Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Ameresco Johnson CanyonAmeresco Johnson Canyon LLCGonzales, CA9 GWhApr 2013Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Ameresco Keller CanyonAMERESCO Keller Canyon LLCBay Point, CA29 GWhJun 2009Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Ameresco Ox MountainAMERESCO Ox Mountain Energy LLCHalf Moon Bay, CA84 GWhNov 2008Aug 2024 Landfill Gas
Ameresco San JoaquinAmeresco San Joaquin, LLCLinden, CA31 GWhMar 2014Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Ameresco Santa Cruz EnergyAMERESCO Santa Cruz Energy LLCWatsonville, CA19 GWhDec 2005Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Ameresco Vasco RoadAmeresco Vasco Road, LLCLivermore, CA31 GWhFeb 2013Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLCAmpersand Chowchilla Biomass LLCChowchilla, CA49 GWhApr 2008Mar 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8%
Anaheim Solar Energy PlantAnaheim Public UtilitiesAnaheim, CA3 GWhJul 2014Dec 2023 Solar
AP North Lake I, LPAP North Lake I, LPHemet, CA28 GWhJul 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Apple Campus 2 PVApple, IncCupertino, CA16 GWhMay 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Apple Campus 2 Fuel CellApple, IncCupertino, CA26 GWhMay 2017Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
AquamarineAquamarine Westside LLCLemoore, CA406 GWhAug 2021Aug 2024 Solar
Watson CogenerationARCO Products Co-WatsonCarson, CA2 TWhNov 1987Aug 2024 Natural Gas : 83.9% Other Gas : 15.7%
Nicolis Solar PV PlantArevon Energy, Inc.Delano, CA44 GWhAug 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Coronal Lost HillsArevon Energy, Inc.Lost Hills, CA29 GWhApr 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Kingbird B Solar, LLCArevon Energy, Inc.Rosamond, CA56 GWhMar 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Centinela Solar EnergyArevon Energy, Inc.Calexico, CA492 GWhJun 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Tulare 1 and 2Arevon Energy, Inc.Tulare, CA636 MWhDec 2013Dec 2023 Solar
CA Flats Solar 150, LLCArevon Energy, Inc.Shandon, CA328 GWhJan 2019Aug 2024 Solar
Porterville 6 and 7Arevon Energy, Inc.Porterville, CA3 GWhJun 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Kingbird A Solar LLCArevon Energy, Inc.Rosamond, CA56 GWhMar 2016Dec 2023 Solar
FarmersvilleArevon Energy, Inc.Farmersville, CA6 GWhJun 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Tropico Solar PV PlantArevon Energy, Inc.Delano, CA30 GWhAug 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Quinto Solar PV ProjectArevon Energy, Inc.Gustine, CA214 GWhOct 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Hanford 1 and 2Arevon Energy, Inc.Hanford, CA5 GWhJul 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Arica SolarArica Solar, LLCDesert Center, CA388 GWh-Aug 2024 Solar
SunAnzaArizona Electric Pwr Coop IncAnza, CA8 GWhAug 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Arlington Energy Center IIArlington Energy Center IIBlythe, CA597 GWhFeb 2022Aug 2024 Solar
Arlington Energy Center IIIArlington Energy Center IIIBlythe, CA264 GWhJul 2022Aug 2024 Solar
AV Solar Ranch OneAV Solar Ranch 1 LLCLancaster, CA576 GWhJul 2014Aug 2024 Solar
Manzana Wind LLCAvangrid Renewables LLCRosamond, CA468 GWhNov 2012Dec 2023 Wind
Mountain View IIIAvangrid Renewables LLCNorth Palm Springs, CA69 GWhNov 2003Dec 2023 Wind
Shiloh I Wind ProjectAvangrid Renewables LLCRio Vista, CA418 GWhApr 2006Dec 2023 Wind
Tule Wind LLCAvangrid Renewables LLCBoulevard, CA343 GWhNov 2017Aug 2024 Wind
Dillon Wind LLCAvangrid Renewables LLCNorth Palm Springs, CA151 GWhMar 2008Dec 2023 Wind
Avenal ParkAvenal Solar Holdings LLCAvenal, CA11 GWhJul 2011Dec 2023 Solar
Sun City Project LLCAvenal Solar Holdings LLCAvenal, CA34 GWhJul 2011Dec 2023 Solar
Sand Drag LLCAvenal Solar Holdings LLCAvenal, CA33 GWhJul 2011Dec 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
Baker Creek HydroelectricBaker Station Associates, LPBridgeville, CA3 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Water
Calibrant Bakersfield LLCBay4 Energy Services, LLCBakersfield, CA2 GWhJan 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Bear Valley Power PlantBear Valley Electric ServiceBig Bear Lake, CA2 GWhDec 2004Dec 2023 Natural Gas
PE BerkeleyBerkeley Cogeneration FacilityBerkeley, CA161 GWhMay 1987Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Berry NMW CogensBerry Petroleum CoBakersfield, CA72 GWhOct 2017Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Berry Cogen Tanne Hills 18Berry Petroleum CoMaricopa, CA137 GWhNov 1986Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Berry CogenBerry Petroleum CoTaft, CA15 GWhNov 1986Aug 2024 Natural Gas
BigBeau Solar, LLCBig Beau Solar, LLCRosamond, CA300 GWhJan 2022Aug 2024 Solar
Big Creek Water WorksBig Creek Water Works LtdHyampom, CA11 GWhDec 1986Jun 2024 Water
Biola University HybridBiola UniversityLa Mirada, CA11 GWhMar 1990Aug 2024 Natural Gas

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