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
Three Forks Water Power ProjectGrizzly Mountain RanchZenia, CA3 GWhNov 1984Dec 2023 Water
Crafton Hills College Solar FarmSan Bernardino Comm College DistYucaipa, CA55 MWhMay 2012Dec 2022 Solar
Feather River Energy CenterCalpine Corp-Yuba CityYuba City, CA45 GWhDec 2002Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Yuba City Energy CenterCalpine Corp-Yuba CityYuba City, CA49 GWhJul 2002Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Yuba City Cogen PartnersWellhead Services, IncYuba City, CA19 GWhNov 1990Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Greenleaf 2 Power PlantGreenleaf Energy LLCYuba City, CA34 GWhSep 1989Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Greenleaf 1Calpine Greenleaf Holding, Inc.Yuba City, CA3 GWhJan 1989Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Yorba LindaMetropolitan Water District of S CAYorba Linda, CA5 GWhOct 1981Sep 2023 Water
Valley ViewMetropolitan Water District of S CAYorba Linda, CA1 GWhOct 1985Dec 2022 Water
MM Yolo PowerYolo County Community Services DepartmentWoodland, CA18 GWhSep 1990Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Woodland Biomass Power LtdDTE Energy Services-WoodlandWoodland, CA172 GWhAug 1989Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.6%
Yolo County Solar ProjectYolo County ofWoodland, CA534 MWhNov 2010Dec 2023 Solar
Walgreens Woodland Distribution CenterSunE WG45 Woodland LLCWoodland, CA775 MWhJul 2007Dec 2023 Solar
Target Woodland Solar ProjectMN8 Energy LLCWoodland, CA3 GWhNov 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Kaiser - Woodland HillsBloom EnergyWoodland Hills, CA18 GWhAug 2019Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Putah Creek Solar Farm NorthPutah Creek Solar Farms LLCWinters, CA5 GWhSep 2022Dec 2022 Solar
Putah Creek Solar FarmSolvida Energy Group/Blue Oak EnergyWinters, CA5 GWhNov 2014Dec 2022 Solar
Monticello DamSolano Irrigation DistrictWinters, CA32 GWhMay 1983Dec 2023 Water
Windsor Floating SolarCA ODEVI LLCWindsor, CA3 GWhOct 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Diamond Valley Solar ProjectEcos Energy LLCWinchester, CA2 GWhDec 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Diamond Valley LakeMetropolitan Water District of S CAWinchester, CA3 GWhApr 2001Dec 2022 Water
Harbor CogenHarbor Cogeneration Co.Wilmington, CA26 GWhNov 1988Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Wadham Energy LPWadham Energy Ltd PartnersWilliams, CA74 GWhFeb 1989Dec 2023 Agricultural By-Products : 99.5% Natural Gas : 0.5%
Abel Road BioenergyACC Renewable ResourcesWilliams, CA17 GWhJun 2022Dec 2023 Agricultural By-Products
Puente Hills Energy RecoveryLos Angeles County SanitationWhittier, CA159 GWhSep 1986Sep 2024 Landfill Gas
OlsenOlsen Power PartnersWhitmore, CA18 GWhDec 1989Dec 2023 Water
San Gorgonio Farms Wind FarmSan Gorgonio Farms IncWhitewater, CA62 GWhFeb 1983Dec 2023 Wind
Painted Hills Wind ParkTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindWhitewater, CA175 GWhOct 1985Sep 2024 Wind
Mesa Wind RepowerMesa Wind RepowerWhitewater, CA38 GWh-Sep 2024 Wind
G2 Energy Ostrom Road LLCG2 Energy LLCWheatland, CA25 GWhJan 2009Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
MM West CovinaMM West Covina Energy LLCWest Covina, CA40 GWhMay 1993Dec 2023 Landfill Gas : 99.4% Natural Gas : 0.6%
HL PowerHL Power CompanyWendel, CA205 GWhJun 1989Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.7%
HL SolarHL Solar LLCWendel, CA11 GWhMay 2019Dec 2023 Solar
North Sky River Energy LLCNorth Sky River Energy LLCWeldon, CA387 GWhNov 2012Dec 2023 Wind
Ameresco Santa Cruz EnergyAMERESCO Santa Cruz Energy LLCWatsonville, CA19 GWhDec 2005Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Wildwood Solar I, LLCDuke Energy Renewables ServicesWasco, CA45 GWhJan 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Wildwood Solar IIDuke Energy Renewables ServicesWasco, CA37 GWhDec 2016Dec 2023 Solar
CDCR (CA) - Wasco State PrisonSunE Wasco SP Owner, LLCWasco, CA4 GWhNov 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Wonderful NurseryWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Wasco, CA5 GWhJun 2021Dec 2023 Solar
DGS Wasco State PrisonForefront Power, LLCWasco, CA5 GWhJun 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Walnut Unified School District Walnut HS HybridTesla Inc.Walnut, CA2 GWhJan 2020Dec 2023 Solar
San Diego - NCRC at VistaCalifornia PV Energy 3, LLCVista, CA3 GWhFeb 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Double J Dairy ArrayBravo REC Management LLCVisalia, CA354 MWhOct 2023Dec 2023 Solar
RE-VFO LLCRE-VFO LLCVisalia, CA2 GWhApr 2009Dec 2023 Solar
Kaweah Delta District HospitalKaweah Delta HospitalVisalia, CA22 GWhSep 2008Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Ivanhoe SolarAltus Power America Management, LLCVisalia, CA5 GWhDec 2013Dec 2023 Solar
MM Tulare EnergyMM Tulare Energy LLCVisalia, CA10 GWhApr 1998Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Victor Mesa Linda B2AES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA2 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Victor Dry Farm Ranch BAES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA9 GWhMay 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Victor Dry Farm Ranch AAES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA9 GWhMay 2015Dec 2023 Solar
High Desert Power PlantMRP Generation Holdings, LLCVictorville, CA5 TWhMar 2003Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Foundation Cemex River PlantFoundation CA Fund VI Manager LLCVictorville, CA3 GWhNov 2012Dec 2023 Wind
Victor Valley CC CPV SolarVictor Valley Community College DistrictVictorville, CA3 GWhMay 2010Dec 2022 Solar
Victor Mesa Linda E2AES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA4 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Victor Mesa Linda D2AES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA4 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Victor Mesa Linda C2AES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA2 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Expressway Solar AAES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA4 GWhApr 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Expressway Solar BAES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA4 GWhApr 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Expressway Solar C2AES Distributed EnergyVictorville, CA3 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Hudson - High Desert HybridMN8 Energy LLCVictorville, CA286 GWhNov 2021Sep 2024 Solar
H. GonzalesCity of VernonVernon, CA298 MWhDec 1986Dec 2023 Natural Gas
MalburgCity of VernonVernon, CA333 GWhSep 2005Sep 2024 Natural Gas
CA-Ventura Co CCD-Oxnard College CanopyForefront Power, LLCVentura, CA3 GWhNov 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Vandenberg Solar ProjectMN8 Energy LLCVandenberg Airforce B, CA39 GWhNov 2017Dec 2023 Solar
PardeeEast Bay Municipal Util DistValley Springs, CA182 GWhJun 1930Dec 2023 Water
New Hogan Power PlantModesto Irrigation DistrictValley Springs, CA11 GWhMar 1989Dec 2023 Water
Valley Center 2MN8 Energy LLCValley Center, CA7 GWhNov 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Valley Center 1MN8 Energy LLCValley Center, CA4 GWhNov 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Valley CenterHeelstone Energy Holdings, LLCValley Center, CA4 GWhNov 2016Dec 2023 Solar
NLP GrangerHeelstone Energy Holdings, LLCValley Center, CA6 GWhAug 2016Dec 2023 Solar
SFDK SolarAES Distributed EnergyVallejo, CA10 GWhNov 2019Dec 2023 Solar
StanislausPacific Gas & Electric Co.Vallecito, CA334 GWhFeb 1963Dec 2023 Water
G2 Energy Hay RdG2 Energy LLCVacaville, CA11 GWhMay 2013Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Vaca Dixon Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Vacaville, CA4 GWhNov 2009Dec 2023 Solar
CalPeak Power Vaca Dixon Peaker PlantCalPeak Power, LLCVacaville, CA7 GWhMay 2002Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Mariani Packing Vacaville SolarSunE U6 Holdings LLCVacaville, CA891 MWhOct 2008Dec 2023 Solar
VacavilleJanssen Pharmaceutical CoVacaville, CA2 GWhAug 2007Dec 2022 Solar
Genentech Vacaville Meter #1Tesla Inc.Vacaville, CA12 GWhApr 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Vacaville HospitalKP Vacaville Solar, LLCVacaville, CA3 GWhNov 2019Dec 2023 Solar
CDCR (CA) - Solano State PrisonSunE Solano SP Owner, LLCVacaville, CA2 GWhNov 2013Dec 2023 Solar
San Antonio Regional HospitalSan Antonio Regional HospitalUpland, CA11 GWhDec 1984Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Comcast - Universal CityBloom EnergyUniversal City, CA8 GWhAug 2021Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Lake MendocinoCity of Ukiah - (CA)Ukiah, CA11 GWhApr 1987Dec 2023 Water
SEPV9 Power PlantDuke Energy Renewables ServicesTwentynine Palms, CA24 GWhMay 2013Dec 2023 Solar
SEPV 2CVI CleanCapital Solar 1 LLCTwentynine Palms, CA4 GWhMay 2012Dec 2023 Solar
MCAGCC Cogen PlantDOD USMC Marine Air Ground CombatTwentynine Palms, CA41 GWhJan 2003Dec 2023 Natural Gas
SEPV 8Duke Energy Renewables ServicesTwentynine Palms, CA33 GWhMay 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Elk Hills Power LLCElk Hills Power LLCTupman, CA2 TWhJun 2003Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Elk Hills CogenCalifornia Resources Elk Hills LLCTupman, CA81 GWhOct 1994Aug 2024 Natural Gas
City of Tulare Water FacilityCity of Tulare Water Pollution ControlTulare, CA24 GWhDec 1990Dec 2022 Natural Gas : 83.2% Solar : 16.8%
Tulare 1 and 2Arevon Energy, Inc.Tulare, CA636 MWhDec 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Solar Photovoltaic Project #42Southern California Edison CoTulare, CA7 GWhOct 2012Dec 2023 Solar
Central CA Fuel Cell 1Central CA Fuel Cell 1Tulare, CA18 GWhApr 2018Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Tulare BioMAT Fuel CellCentral CA Fuel Cell 2, LLCTulare, CA12 GWhNov 2019Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas : 81.3% Natural Gas : 18.7%
Trona Solar IIITrona Solar III LLCTrona, CA5 GWhMar 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Argus Cogen PlantSearles Valley Minerals Operations Inc.Trona, CA254 GWhNov 1947Sep 2024 Bituminous Coal : 90.5% Natural Gas : 9.5%
Tranquillity IDTranquillity Solar 1, LLCTranquillity, CA3 GWhFeb 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Tracy 210Costco WholesaleTracy, CA16 GWhFeb 2019Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Medline Ind. Phase 2 TracyEnterSolarTracy, CA2 GWhMar 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Prologis L.PEnterSolarTracy, CA3 GWhJul 2018Dec 2023 Solar

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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