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California Independent System Operator

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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 201 to 300 of 1,357
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
GianeraCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Santa Clara, CA10 GWhMay 1986Dec 2023 Natural Gas
SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2Xeres Ventures LLCSanta Clara, CA208 MWhAug 2011Sep 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
Santa Clara CogenCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Santa Clara, CA15 GWhMay 1982Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Donald Von Raesfeld Power PlantCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Santa Clara, CA895 GWhFeb 2005Sep 2024 Natural Gas
AGT000 Stevens Creek Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA6 GWhAug 2018Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Intel Santa ClaraBloom EnergySanta Clara, CA7 GWhDec 2014Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Mission College Blvd. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA38 GWhNov 2017Dec 2023 Natural Gas
EQX011 Duane Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA21 GWhAug 2018Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Castaic Lake Phase IIMN8 Energy LLCSanta Clara, CA8 GWhNov 2014Dec 2023 Solar
SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA11 GWhNov 2018Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Broadway 3 - UCSB Lot 38MN8 Energy LLCSanta Barbara, CA3 GWhNov 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Kings River SyphonOrange Cove Irrigation DistrictSanger, CA1 GWhAug 1990May 2023 Water
Algonquin Power Sanger LLCAlgonquin Power Sanger LLCSanger, CA8 GWhNov 2007Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Bishop Ranch - BR 1-YDistributed Solar Development, LLCSan Ramon, CA2 GWhFeb 2022Dec 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
Franklin Templeton San MateoBloom EnergySan Mateo, CA4 GWhOct 2011Dec 2023 Natural Gas
SDCWA - Twin OaksCleanCapital HoldingsSan Marcos, CA117 MWhApr 2011Nov 2023 Solar
Vallecitos Water DistrictSSA Solar of CA 5, LLCSan Marcos, CA3 GWhAug 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Stenner Creek SolarStenner Creek Solar LLCSan Luis Obispo, CA700 MWhApr 2018Dec 2023 Solar
CA-DGS-California Men's ColonyForefront Power, LLCSan Luis Obispo, CA4 GWhApr 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Cold Canyon 1Toro Energy of California SLOSan Luis Obispo, CA10 GWhJun 2013Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Preferred Freezer San LeandroEnterSolarSan Leandro, CA3 GWhJun 2017Dec 2023 Solar
KSR028 Merced Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Leandro, CA14 GWhMar 2018Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Extreme San IgnacioBloom EnergySan Jose, CA6 GWhApr 2019Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Equinix Lundy Ave. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA28 GWhAug 2017Dec 2023 Natural Gas
EQX010 Great Oaks Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA17 GWhAug 2019Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Extreme Via Del OroBloom EnergySan Jose, CA8 GWhFeb 2019Dec 2023 Natural Gas
EQX015 Great Oaks Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA29 GWhDec 2017Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Micro Santa ClaraBloom EnergySan Jose, CA15 GWhJun 2018Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Beckton Dickenson - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA6 GWhJun 2016Dec 2023 Natural Gas
CSU San Jose State UniversitySkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jose, CA4 GWhNov 2021Dec 2023 Solar
SCC - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA7 GWhFeb 2014Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Malech Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara (CA)San Jose, CA5 GWhSep 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Hellyer Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara (CA)San Jose, CA4 GWhJul 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Guadalupe Solar FarmCounty of Santa Clara (CA)San Jose, CA2 GWhAug 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Equinix Great Oaks Blvd. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSan Jose, CA28 GWhNov 2017Dec 2023 Natural Gas
AT&T HolgerBloom EnergySan Jose, CA7 GWhMay 2016Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Equinix San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA8 GWhOct 2015Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Zero Waste Energy Development Co LLCZero Waste Energy Development Company LLCSan Jose, CA2 GWhJan 2015Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
Agnews Power PlantOLS Energy-Agnews Inc.San Jose, CA36 GWhOct 1990Dec 2023 Natural Gas
MaximBloom EnergySan Jose, CA7 GWhJul 2014Dec 2023 Natural Gas
San Jose CogenerationSan Jose State University Fclts Dev &OpsSan Jose, CA34 GWhNov 1984Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Los Esteros Critical Energy CenterLos Esteros Critical Energy Facility LLCSan Jose, CA246 GWhJan 2003Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Metcalf Energy CenterCalpine Corp - Metcalf Energy CenterSan Jose, CA3 TWhMay 2005Sep 2024 Natural Gas
SJ/SC WPCPSan Jose/Santa Clara Water P CSan Jose, CA83 GWhJan 1953Sep 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 51.0% Natural Gas : 48.8%
Kellogg's - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA4 GWhAug 2013Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Xilinx San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA7 GWhJan 2012Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Fresno Cogen PartnersWellhead Services, IncSan Joaquin, CA3 GWhDec 1989Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Teichert Materials-Teichert VernalisFoundation HA Energy Generation, LLCSan Joaquin, CA2 GWhSep 2010Dec 2023 Wind
Crystal Farms Local SolarCrystal Farms Local Solar, LLCSan Joaquin, CA932 MWhOct 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Fresno SolarWellhead Services, IncSan Joaquin, CA4 GWhSep 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Soboba Community Solar ProjectSoboba Band of Luiseno IndiansSan Jacinto, CA3 GWhJul 2016Dec 2023 Solar
EMWD - San Jacinto RWRF NEMSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA9 GWhJun 2021Dec 2023 Solar
EMWD - San Jacinto RES BCTSkyHigh 2 SolarSan Jacinto, CA3 GWhApr 2022Nov 2023 Solar
Transamerica PyramidTransamerica Pyramid Properties LLCSan Francisco, CA525 MWhJun 2007Dec 2023 Natural Gas
One Market PlazaParamount Group IncSan Francisco, CA993 MWhNov 2003Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Parnassus Central Utility PlantUniversity of California-San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA69 GWhDec 1995Sep 2024 Natural Gas
SF Southeast Cogen PlantCity & County of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA235 MWhMay 2002Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
Sunset Reservoir North BasinDuke Energy Renewables ServicesSan Francisco, CA6 GWhAug 2010Dec 2023 Solar
San Dimas Wash Generating StationSan Gabriel Valley Mun Wtr DtSan Dimas, CA3 GWhFeb 1986Dec 2023 Water
San DimasMetropolitan Water District of S CASan Dimas, CA25 GWhMay 1981Nov 2023 Water
MM San Diego-MiramarMM San Diego Energy-MiramarSan Diego, CA36 GWhJun 1997Dec 2023 Landfill Gas : 90.2% Other Biomass Gas : 9.8%
W PlantQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CA33 GWhJun 2005Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Pio Pico Energy CenterPio Pico Energy Center LLCSan Diego, CA100 GWhOct 2016Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Childrens HospitalDTE San Diego COGEN Inc.San Diego, CA27 GWhMar 2000Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Q PlantQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CA27 MWhJun 2013Aug 2024 Natural Gas
P PlantQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CA30 GWhFeb 2007Jul 2024 Natural Gas
Gas Utilization FacilityCity of San DiegoSan Diego, CA33 GWhMay 1985Sep 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Kyocera International Inc.(San Diego)Kyocera International, IncSan Diego, CA9 GWhAug 2012Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Otay Mesa Generating ProjectOtay Mesa Energy Center LLCSan Diego, CA3 TWhSep 2009Sep 2024 Natural Gas
North City - Landfill Gas Engines SouthCity of San DiegoSan Diego, CA2 GWhFeb 1999Dec 2022 Landfill Gas : 84.1% Natural Gas : 15.9%
Miramar Energy FacilitySan Diego Gas & Electric CoSan Diego, CA12 GWhMay 2005Sep 2024 Natural Gas
SDCCD - MiramarCleanCapital HoldingsSan Diego, CA1 GWhJan 2011Dec 2023 Solar
Larkspur Energy FacilityDiamond Generating CorporationSan Diego, CA39 GWhJun 2001Dec 2023 Natural Gas
CalPeak Power Border Peaker PlantCalPeak Power, LLCSan Diego, CA13 GWhOct 2001Dec 2023 Natural Gas
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA56 GWhAug 2002Sep 2024 Natural Gas : 97.6% Solar : 2.4%
Naval Hospital Medical CenterDepartment of the NavySan Diego, CA21 GWhNov 2003Sep 2024 Natural Gas
CP Kelco San Diego PlantCP Kelco US Inc.San Diego, CA78 GWhSep 1983Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Watkins Manufacturing Co.Watkins Manufacturing CorporationSan Diego, CA5 GWhOct 2001Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Lindberg FIeld SolarLindberg Field Solar I LLCSan Diego, CA5 GWhAug 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%
AT&T - San Diego Trade StreetBloom EnergySan Diego, CA7 GWhFeb 2016Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Lindberg Field Solar 2Lindberg Field Solar 2, LLCSan Diego, CA3 GWhJan 2017Dec 2023 Solar
North City - Landfill Gas Engine NorthCity of San DiegoSan Diego, CA4 GWhOct 2013Dec 2022 Landfill Gas
Illumina Way SDBloom EnergySan Diego, CA25 GWhAug 2019Dec 2023 Natural Gas
AT&T San DiegoBloom EnergySan Diego, CA4 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2023 Natural Gas
University of San DiegoBloom Energy 2009 PPASan Diego, CA6 GWhNov 2016Dec 2023 Natural Gas
San Diego - EMDF at San DiegoCalifornia PV Energy 3, LLCSan Diego, CA5 GWhMar 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Kilroy SolarNautilus Solar SolutionsSan Diego, CA7 GWhDec 2017Dec 2023 Solar
San Diego Community CollegeBloom EnergySan Diego, CA6 GWhFeb 2020Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Shelter Creek Condominiums SolarVista Solar, Inc.San Bruno, CA3 GWhJan 2020Dec 2023 Solar
RPUWD Scheuer Well Solar ProjectMN8 Energy LLCSan Bernardino, CA5 GWhMay 2018Oct 2023 Solar
OES Biogas PowerOrganic Energy Solutions, Inc.San Bernardino, CA348 MWh-Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
SB Water Reclamation Fuel CellSan Bernardino Fuel Cell, LLCSan Bernardino, CA9 GWhMay 2021Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas : 96.8% Natural Gas : 3.2%
Amazon San BernardinoBloom EnergySan Bernardino, CA6 GWhOct 2014Dec 2022 Natural Gas
Cal State Univ San Bernardino FC01Southern California Edison CoSan Bernardino, CA8 GWhAug 2013Dec 2022 Natural Gas
Solar Photovoltaic Project #28Southern California Edison CoSan Bernardino, CA2 GWhJan 2015Apr 2023 Solar
Kohls San Bernardino Solar FacilitySunE WF3 KHL A Holdings, LLCSan Bernardino, CA1 GWhOct 2007Dec 2023 Solar
Colton Solar One, LLCColton Solar One, LLCSan Bernardino, CA2 GWhMay 2015Dec 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