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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 to 100 of 1,356
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
9150 Hermosa Solar GMValta EnergyRancho Cucamonga, CA3 GWhNov 2022Dec 2023 Solar
85 BWind Wall 1 LLCTehachapi, CA87 GWhDec 1984Dec 2023 Wind
85 AWind Wall 1 LLCTehachapi, CA63 GWhDec 1984Dec 2023 Wind
2127 Harris Solar ProjectSolarenewal LLCLive Oak, CA2 GWhMar 2014Dec 2023 Solar
2097 Helton Solar ProjectSolarenewal LLCMerced, CA3 GWhMar 2014Dec 2023 Solar
2081 Terzian Solar ProjectSolarenewal LLCReedley, CA2 GWhJan 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Zero Waste Energy Development Co LLCZero Waste Energy Development Company LLCSan Jose, CA2 GWhJan 2015Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
ZCOWind Stream Operations LLCTehachapi, CA1 GWhNov 1985Dec 2023 Wind
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
Yorba LindaMetropolitan Water District of S CAYorba Linda, CA5 GWhOct 1981Sep 2023 Water
Yolo County Solar ProjectYolo County ofWoodland, CA534 MWhNov 2010Dec 2023 Solar
Yahoo! - HQBloom EnergySunnyvale, CA4 GWhJun 2014Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Xilinx San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA7 GWhJan 2012Dec 2023 Natural Gas
WWTP Power Generation StationEast Bay Municipal Util DistOakland, CA27 GWhJul 1985Aug 2024 Other Biomass Gas : 99.0% Distillate Fuel Oil : 1.0%
Wright Solar ParkWright Solar Park LLCLos Banos, CA371 GWhNov 2019Aug 2024 Solar
Woodmere Solar FarmAES Distributed EnergyEdison, CA31 GWhNov 2015Dec 2023 Solar
WoodleafSouth Feather Water and Power AgencyForbestown, CA232 GWhOct 1963Dec 2023 Water
Woodland Biomass Power LtdDTE Energy Services-WoodlandWoodland, CA172 GWhAug 1989Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.6%
Wonderful Orchards - WestsideWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA12 GWhJul 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Wonderful Orchards - New ColumbiaWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Firebaugh, CA9 GWhAug 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Wonderful Orchards - BelridgeWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA12 GWhNov 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Wonderful NurseryWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Wasco, CA5 GWhJun 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Wonderful Lost HillsWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA48 GWhAug 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Wonderful KingsWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA3 GWhJul 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Wonderful Huller & ShelllingWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA4 GWhJul 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Wonderful FirebaughWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Firebaugh, CA10 GWhJul 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Wolfskill Energy CenterGilroy Energy Center LLCFairfield, CA8 GWhDec 2002Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Wistaria Ranch SolarConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Calexico, CA295 GWhNov 2018Aug 2024 Solar
WisePacific Gas & Electric Co.Auburn, CA65 GWhFeb 1917Dec 2023 Water
Windstar 1Nextera Energy ResourcesTehachapi, CA192 GWhJan 2012Dec 2023 Wind
Windsor Floating SolarCA ODEVI LLCWindsor, CA3 GWhOct 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Windhub Solar A LLCEDP Renewables North America LLCMojave, CA45 GWhNov 2019Dec 2023 Solar
Willow Spring Solar, LLCWillow Spring Solar LLCRosamond, CA238 GWhDec 2018Aug 2024 Solar
Wildwood Solar IIDuke Energy Renewables ServicesWasco, CA37 GWhDec 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Wildwood Solar I, LLCDuke Energy Renewables ServicesWasco, CA45 GWhJan 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Whitney Point SolarWhitney Point Solar, LLCFive Points, CA50 GWhFeb 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Whitewater Hydro PlantDesert Water AgencyCalifornia, CA3 GWhMar 1986Dec 2023 Water
Whitewater Hill Wind PartnersShell Wind Energy Inc.North Palm Springs, CA172 GWhSep 2002Dec 2023 Wind
Whitethorn Solar LLCWhitethorn Solar LLCLivermore, CA6 GWhJan 2016Dec 2023 Solar
White River Solar 2Consolidated Edison Development Inc.Alpaugh, CA49 GWhAug 2014Dec 2023 Solar
White River SolarConsolidated Edison Development Inc.Alpaugh, CA45 GWhJun 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Wheeler RidgeAFTW Holdings, LLCBakersfield, CA2 GWhAug 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Wheelabrator ShastaShasta Sustainable Resource Management, Inc.Anderson, CA277 GWhSep 1987Aug 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Weymouth Solar PlantMetropolitan Water District of S CALa Verne, CA5 GWhMay 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Westside Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Five Points, CA19 GWhJul 2011Dec 2023 Solar
Westside Solar Power PV1Westside Assets LLCLemoore, CA5 GWhApr 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Westlands Solar PV FarmWestlands Solar Farms, LLCHuron, CA38 GWhJan 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Western Power & Steam IncWestern Power and Steam II LLCBakersfield, CA38 GWhFeb 1990Jul 2024 Natural Gas
Western Antelope Dry RanchAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA22 GWhNov 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Western Antelope Blue Sky Ranch AAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA45 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Western Antelope Blue Sky BAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA49 GWhNov 2016Dec 2023 Solar
West Village Solar - Array 2 Community SolarCHF-Davis I, LLCDavis, CA2 GWhApr 2022Dec 2023 Solar
West Village Solar - Array 1Community SolarCHF-Davis I, LLCDavis, CA2 GWhApr 2022Dec 2023 Solar
West Valley High School SolarAES Distributed EnergyHemet, CA1 GWhAug 2012Dec 2023 Solar
West Point PHPacific Gas & Electric Co.Pioneer, CA82 GWhOct 1948Dec 2023 Water
West Gates Solar StationPacific Gas & Electric Co.Huron, CA20 GWhApr 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Welport Lease ProjectSentinel Peak Resources California, LLCMcKittrick, CA21 GWhFeb 1990Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Watts 3115CD US Solar MT 2 LLCAdelanto, CA3 GWhJul 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Watson CogenerationARCO Products Co-WatsonCarson, CA2 TWhNov 1987Aug 2024 Natural Gas : 83.9% Other Gas : 15.7%
Watkins Manufacturing Co.Watkins Manufacturing CorporationSan Diego, CA5 GWhOct 2001Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Waste Mangement Redwood LFGTEWM Renewable Energy LLCNovato, CA6 GWhApr 2017Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Walnut Unified School District Walnut HS HybridTesla Inc.Walnut, CA2 GWhJan 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Walnut Creek Energy ParkWalnut Creek LLCIndustry, CA337 GWhMar 2013Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Walgreens Woodland Distribution CenterSunE WG45 Woodland LLCWoodland, CA775 MWhJul 2007Dec 2023 Solar
Wagner Wind LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy CorporationPalm Springs, CA14 GWhNov 2012Dec 2023 Wind
Wadham Energy LPWadham Energy Ltd PartnersWilliams, CA74 GWhFeb 1989Dec 2023 Agricultural By-Products : 99.5% Natural Gas : 0.5%
W R GianelliCalifornia Dept. of Water ResourcesGustine, CA96 GWhFeb 1967Aug 2024 Water
W PlantQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CA33 GWhJun 2005Aug 2024 Natural Gas
W E WarneCalifornia Dept. of Water ResourcesGorman, CA217 GWhOct 1982Dec 2023 Water
Vulcan San Emidio SolarRenew Solar VMC LLCBakersfield, CA3 GWhFeb 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Voyager Wind IVTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA70 GWhNov 2018Dec 2023 Wind
Voyager Wind IIITerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA143 GWhNov 2018Aug 2024 Wind
Voyager Wind IITerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA474 GWhNov 2018Aug 2024 Wind
Voyager Wind ITerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA372 GWhNov 2019Aug 2024 Wind
Volta 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Manton, CA3 GWhOct 1981Dec 2023 Water
Volta 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Manton, CA3 GWhMar 1980Sep 2023 Water
Vintner SolarEcos Energy LLCTempleton, CA4 GWhMar 2014Dec 2023 Solar
VinamCD US Solar MT 2 LLCLancaster, CA3 GWhJun 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Victory PassVictory Pass I, LLCDesert Center, CA296 GWh-Aug 2024 Solar
Victory Garden (Tehachapi)Wind Stream Operations LLCTehachapi, CA25 GWhNov 1981Dec 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
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
Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #3Hanford Renewable Energy LLCHanford, CA5 GWhJun 2019Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #2Hanford Renewable Energy LLCHanford, CA5 GWhJun 2019Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
Verwey-Hanford Dairy Digester #1AlsoEnergyHanford, CA360 MWhSep 2016Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
Ventura SolarVentura Solar LLCFillmore, CA6 GWhAug 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Venable Solar 2Venable Solar, LLCBlythe, CA3 GWhMar 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Venable Solar 1Venable Solar, LLCBlythe, CA3 GWhMar 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Vega SolarVega Solar, LLCLos Banos, CA48 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Vasco WindsVasco Winds, LLCLivermore, CA216 GWhNov 2011Dec 2023 Wind
Vandenberg Solar ProjectMN8 Energy LLCVandenberg Airforce B, CA39 GWhNov 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Van der Kooi Dairy Solar ArrayMaas Energy WorksRiverdale, CA4 GWhMar 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Van der Hoek Solar Array/ DairyMaas Energy WorksHelm, CA178 MWhJul 2017Dec 2022 Solar
Valley ViewMetropolitan Water District of S CAYorba Linda, CA1 GWhOct 1985Dec 2022 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