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 192.0 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 | 45.4% Solar | 23.1% Water | 12% Wind | 10.1% 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 1,101 to 1,200 of 1,357
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
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%
Coalinga Cogeneration FacilityAera Energy LLC-CoalingaCoalinga, CA44 GWhMay 1988Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Dixie ValleyOrmat Nevada IncFallon, NV406 GWhMay 1988Sep 2024 Geothermal
Kern River Eastridge CogenChevron USA IncBakersfield, CA225 GWhMay 1988Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Dinosaur PointInternational Turbine Res IncLos Banos, CA8 GWhApr 1988Dec 2023 Wind
AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc.AltaGas Ripon Energy Inc.Ripon, CA2 GWhMar 1988Sep 2024 Natural Gas
CSUCI Site AuthorityCSUCI Site AuthorityCamarillo, CA3 GWhFeb 1988Sep 2024 Natural Gas
J S EastwoodSouthern California Edison CoShaver Lake, CA22 GWhNov 1987Sep 2024 Water
El Segundo CogenChevron USA Inc-El SegundoEl Segundo, CA1 TWhNov 1987Sep 2024 Natural Gas : 99.8%
Sycamore CogenerationSycamore Cogeneration CoBakersfield, CA352 GWhNov 1987Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Watson CogenerationARCO Products Co-WatsonCarson, CA2 TWhNov 1987Sep 2024 Natural Gas : 84.6% Other Gas : 14.9%
OLS Energy ChinoOLS Energy-ChinoChino, CA11 GWhNov 1987Dec 2023 Natural Gas
San Gabriel Hydro ProjectLos Angeles County-San GabrielAzusa, CA8 GWhNov 1987May 2023 Water
Stockton BiomassDTE Stockton LLCStockton, CA326 GWhNov 1987Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.6%
Gilroy Power PlantCalpine Gilroy Cogen LPGilroy, CA75 GWhSep 1987Nov 2023 Natural Gas
Wheelabrator ShastaShasta Sustainable Resource Management, Inc.Anderson, CA276 GWhSep 1987Sep 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Thermalito Diverson DamCalifornia Dept. of Water ResourcesOroville, CA16 GWhJun 1987Dec 2023 Water
Coso Finance PartnersCoso Operating Co LLCInyokern, CA389 GWhJun 1987Sep 2024 Geothermal
Nacimiento Hydro ProjectMonterey Cnty Water Res AgencyBradley, CA19 GWhJun 1987Nov 2023 Water
PE BerkeleyBerkeley Cogeneration FacilityBerkeley, CA161 GWhMay 1987Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Lake MendocinoCity of Ukiah - (CA)Ukiah, CA11 GWhApr 1987Dec 2023 Water
Phillips 66 Rodeo RefineryPhillips 66 CompanyRodeo, CA291 GWhApr 1987Aug 2024 Other Gas : 72.8% Natural Gas : 27.2%
SRI International Cogen ProjectIPT SRI Cogeneration IncMenlo Park, CA26 GWhMar 1987Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Bidwell Ditch ProjectMega RenewablesHat Creek, CA11 GWhFeb 1987Dec 2023 Water
Marathon Bay Area CogenTesoro Marketing & Refining Co. LLC (Martinez)Martinez, CA662 GWhJan 1987Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Big Creek Water WorksBig Creek Water Works LtdHyampom, CA11 GWhDec 1986Jun 2024 Water
East Portal GeneratorCalleguas Mun Water DistrictChatsworth, CA4 GWhDec 1986Dec 2023 Water
Difwind Farms Ltd VITerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA15 GWhDec 1986Dec 2023 Wind
Montgomery Creek HydroCentral Rivers Power US, LLCMontgomery Creek, CA8 GWhDec 1986Dec 2023 Water
H. GonzalesCity of VernonVernon, CA298 MWhDec 1986Dec 2023 Natural Gas
NewcastlePacific Gas & Electric Co.Auburn, CA17 GWhNov 1986Dec 2023 Water
Roaring Creek Water PowerShasta Hydroelectric IncMontgomery Creek, CA7 GWhNov 1986Aug 2023 Water
Hatchet Creek ProjectMega RenewablesMontgomery Creek, CA21 GWhNov 1986Jul 2023 Water
Sierra Pacific Quincy FacilitySierra Pacific IndustriesQuincy, CA171 GWhNov 1986Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Berry CogenBerry Petroleum CoTaft, CA17 GWhNov 1986Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Berry Cogen Tanne Hills 18Berry Petroleum CoMaricopa, CA137 GWhNov 1986Sep 2024 Natural Gas
TPC Windfarms LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA39 GWhNov 1986Dec 2023 Wind
Helzel & Schwarzhoff 86Wind Stream Operations LLCTehachapi, CA3 GWhNov 1986Dec 2023 Wind
Puente Hills Energy RecoveryLos Angeles County SanitationWhittier, CA159 GWhSep 1986Sep 2024 Landfill Gas
Sierra Pacific Burney FacilitySierra Pacific IndustriesBurney, CA94 GWhSep 1986Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Pacific-Ultrapower Chinese StationIHI Power Services CorpJamestown, CA137 GWhSep 1986Sep 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.6%
Coalinga 25D CogenChevron USA IncCoalinga, CA67 GWhSep 1986Dec 2023 Natural Gas
BowmanNevada Irrigation DistrictNevada City, CA15 GWhAug 1986Dec 2023 Water
AlamoCalifornia Dept. of Water ResourcesPearblossom, CA91 GWhJun 1986Dec 2023 Water
Cymric 6Z CogenChevron USA IncMcKittrick, CA37 GWhJun 1986Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Bear ValleyCity of Escondido - (CA)Escondido, CA3 GWhMay 1986Dec 2023 Water
GianeraCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Santa Clara, CA10 GWhMay 1986Dec 2023 Natural Gas
AlamedaNorthern California Power AgnyAlameda, CA4 GWhApr 1986Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Sand Bar Power PlantTri-Dam Power AuthorityStanislaus Ntl. Fores, CA124 GWhApr 1986Dec 2023 Water
ToadtownPacific Gas & Electric Co.Magalia, CA3 GWhMar 1986Dec 2023 Water
Stony GorgeCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Elk Creek, CA13 GWhMar 1986Dec 2023 Water
Whitewater Hydro PlantDesert Water AgencyCalifornia, CA3 GWhMar 1986Dec 2023 Water
Rock Creek LPHydroland Omega LLCPlacerville, CA1 GWhMar 1986Apr 2023 Water
San Dimas Wash Generating StationSan Gabriel Valley Mun Wtr DtSan Dimas, CA3 GWhFeb 1986Dec 2023 Water
Oxnard Paper MillNew-Indy, Oxnard LLCOxnard, CA192 GWhFeb 1986Sep 2024 Natural Gas
LodiNorthern California Power AgnyLodi, CA546 MWhJan 1986Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Total Energy FacilitiesLos Angeles County SanitationCarson, CA169 GWhDec 1985Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas : 79.6% Natural Gas : 20.4%
Geothermal 2Northern California Power AgnyMiddletown, CA296 GWhNov 1985Sep 2024 Geothermal
Sunray 3Sunray Energy 3 LLCDaggett, CA33 GWhNov 1985Dec 2023 Solar
Collins Pine ProjectCollins Pine CoChester, CA8 GWhNov 1985Nov 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
South Belridge Cogeneration FacilityAERA Energy LLCMcKittrick, CA487 GWhNov 1985Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Nove Power PlantNove Investments I LLCRichmond, CA35 MWhNov 1985Dec 2022 Landfill Gas
ZCOWind Stream Operations LLCTehachapi, CA1 GWhNov 1985Dec 2023 Wind
Valley ViewMetropolitan Water District of S CAYorba Linda, CA1 GWhOct 1985Dec 2022 Water
Painted Hills Wind ParkTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindWhitewater, CA175 GWhOct 1985Sep 2024 Wind
Lost Hills Cogeneration PlantAERA Energy LLCLost Hills, CA3 GWhSep 1985Dec 2023 Natural Gas
WWTP Power Generation StationEast Bay Municipal Util DistOakland, CA27 GWhJul 1985Sep 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 99.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.0%
Kern River CogenerationKern River Cogeneration CoBakersfield, CA189 GWhJun 1985Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Red MountainMetropolitan Water District of S CAFallbrook, CA23 GWhMay 1985Dec 2023 Water
New-Indy Ontario MillNew-Indy Ontario LLCOntario, CA245 GWhMay 1985Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Gas Utilization FacilityCity of San DiegoSan Diego, CA33 GWhMay 1985Sep 2024 Other Biomass Gas
Diablo CanyonPacific Gas & Electric Co.Avila Beach, CA17 TWhApr 1985Sep 2024 Nuclear
Municipal Cogen PlantPalm Springs City ofPalm Springs, CA7 GWhApr 1985Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Friant Hydro FacilityFriant Power AuthorityFriant, CA106 GWhMar 1985Dec 2023 Water
Sacramento Municipal Util DistSouth Sutter Water DistrictSacramento, CA24 GWhJan 1985Aug 2023 Water
Scott FlatNevada Irrigation DistrictNevada City, CA5 GWhJan 1985Oct 2023 Water
Site 980 65Madera-Chowchilla Power AuthMadera, CA6 GWhJan 1985Nov 2023 Water
Karen Avenue Wind FarmSan Gorgonio Farms IncNorth Palm Springs, CA29 GWhDec 1984Dec 2023 Wind
San Antonio Regional HospitalSan Antonio Regional HospitalUpland, CA11 GWhDec 1984Dec 2023 Natural Gas
85 AWind Wall 1 LLCTehachapi, CA63 GWhDec 1984Dec 2023 Wind
85 BWind Wall 1 LLCTehachapi, CA87 GWhDec 1984Dec 2023 Wind
Tehachapi Wind Resource ICalWind Resources IncTehachapi, CA13 GWhNov 1984Dec 2023 Wind
Sunray 2Sunray Energy 2, LLCDaggett, CA57 GWhNov 1984Dec 2023 Solar
Mammoth G1Ormat Nevada IncMammoth lakes, CA58 GWhNov 1984Dec 2023 Geothermal
San Jose CogenerationSan Jose State University Fclts Dev &OpsSan Jose, CA34 GWhNov 1984Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Cameron Ridge LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA125 GWhNov 1984Dec 2023 Wind
Three Forks Water Power ProjectGrizzly Mountain RanchZenia, CA3 GWhNov 1984Dec 2023 Water
US BoraxU S Borax IncBoron, CA279 GWhJun 1984Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Combie SouthNevada Irrigation DistrictAuburn, CA7 GWhMar 1984Dec 2023 Water
Rio HondoMetropolitan Water District of S CASouth Gate, CA2 GWhFeb 1984Aug 2023 Water
Calistoga Power PlantGeysers Power Co LLCMiddletown, CA465 GWhFeb 1984Sep 2024 Geothermal
Pine FlatKings River Conservation DistPiedra, CA485 GWhDec 1983Sep 2024 Water
Ridgetop Energy LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA31 GWhDec 1983Dec 2023 Wind
Terra-Gen VG Wind LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindTehachapi, CA5 GWhDec 1983Dec 2023 Wind
Sonoma California GeothermalGeysers Power Co LLCMiddletown, CA432 GWhNov 1983Dec 2023 Geothermal
Phillips 66 Carbon PlantPhillips 66 CompanyRodeo, CA50 GWhNov 1983Jun 2023 Waste Heat
East Winds ProjectTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindPalm Springs, CA5 GWhNov 1983Dec 2023 Wind
Indian Valley Dam Hydro ProjectYolo County Flood Control WCDClearlake Oaks, CA6 GWhSep 1983Sep 2023 Water
CP Kelco San Diego PlantCP Kelco US Inc.San Diego, CA78 GWhSep 1983Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Torrance Refining Company, LLCTorrance Refining Company, LLCTorrance, CA51 GWhAug 1983Sep 2024 Other Gas : 83.2% Waste Heat : 16.8%

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RankBalancing AuthorityAnnual Net Generation# Power Plants
#3Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.462.2 TWh1,139
#5Southwest Power Pool290.4 TWh762
#6Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans248.1 TWh393
#7California Independent System Operator192.0 TWh1,943
#9Tennessee Valley Authority157.6 TWh170
#10Florida Power & Light Co.147.6 TWh159
#12New York Independent System Operator129.8 TWh1,100
#13Duke Energy Carolinas110.9 TWh556
#15ISO New England103.1 TWh1,487
#16Bonneville Power Administration80.0 TWh158