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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 301 to 400 of 1,356
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
SeaWorld AquaticaOnyx Asset Services GroupChula Vista, CA2 GWhApr 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Sealed Air Madera Solar ProjectSealed Air CorporationMadera, CA6 GWhApr 2022Dec 2023 Solar
SE Athos II, LLCSE Athos II, LLCDesert Center, CA474 GWhNov 2021Aug 2024 Solar
SDCWA - Twin OaksCleanCapital HoldingsSan Marcos, CA117 MWhApr 2011Nov 2023 Solar
SDCCD - MiramarCleanCapital HoldingsSan Diego, CA1 GWhJan 2011Dec 2023 Solar
SCU000 El Camino Real Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLCSanta Clara, CA11 GWhNov 2018Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Scott FlatNevada Irrigation DistrictNevada City, CA5 GWhJan 1985Oct 2023 Water
SCE-Snowline-White Road (South)SunEdison LLCPhelan, CA3 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
SCE-Snowline-White Road (North)SunEdison LLCPhelan, CA3 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
SCE-Snowline-White Rd (Central)SunEdison LLCPhelan, CA4 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
SCE-Snowline-Duncan Road (South)SunEdison LLCPhelan, CA2 GWhSep 2014Dec 2023 Solar
SCE-Snowline-Duncan Road (North)SunEdison LLCPhelan, CA3 GWhSep 2014Dec 2023 Solar
SCDA Solar 1SCDA Solar 1, LLCSacramento, CA12 GWhSep 2017Dec 2023 Solar
SCCCD - Fresno Community CollegeForefront Power, LLCFresno, CA4 GWhSep 2018Dec 2023 Solar
SCCCD - Clovis Community CollegeForefront Power, LLCFresno, CA2 GWhNov 2018Dec 2023 Solar
SCC - San JoseBloom EnergySan Jose, CA7 GWhFeb 2014Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Scarlet Solar (CA)EDP Renewables North America LLCFresno, CA125 GWh-Aug 2024 Solar
SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2Xeres Ventures LLCSanta Clara, CA201 MWhAug 2011Aug 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
SB Water Reclamation Fuel CellSan Bernardino Fuel Cell, LLCSan Bernardino, CA9 GWhMay 2021Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas : 96.8% Natural Gas : 3.2%
Santa Rosa Junior College Petaluma SolarSonoma County Junior College DistrictPetaluma, CA2 GWhJun 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Santa Rita Jail HybridCounty of Alameda GSADublin, CA13 GWhAug 2001Dec 2023 Natural Gas : 80.9% Solar : 19.1%
Santa Rita Jail Fuel CellSRJFC, LLCDublin, CA11 GWhNov 2016Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Santa Fe Springs Rooftop Solar BLDG MGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhFeb 2015Nov 2023 Solar
Santa Fe Springs Rooftop Solar BLDG HGolden Springs Development Company LLCSanta Fe Springs, CA2 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Santa Cruz EnergySanta Cruz Energy LLCSanta Cruz, CA10 GWhOct 2009Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Santa Clara CogenCity of Santa Clara - (CA)Santa Clara, CA15 GWhMay 1982Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Santa Ana 3Southern California Edison CoHighlands, CA424 MWhAug 1999Dec 2023 Water
Santa Ana 1Southern California Edison CoHighlands, CA6 MWhDec 1898Aug 2023 Water
Sand Drag LLCAvenal Solar Holdings LLCAvenal, CA33 GWhJul 2011Dec 2023 Solar
Sand Bar Power PlantTri-Dam Power AuthorityStanislaus Ntl. Fores, CA124 GWhApr 1986Dec 2023 Water
San Pablo RacewayAES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA266 GWhJul 2019Aug 2024 Solar
San Manuel Central Plant CogensSan Manuel Mission Band of IndiansHighland, CA27 GWhMay 2021Dec 2023 Natural Gas
San Jose CogenerationSan Jose State University Fclts Dev &OpsSan Jose, CA34 GWhNov 1984Aug 2024 Natural Gas
San Joaquin SolarGASNA 6P, LLCHelm, CA37 GWhSep 2018Dec 2023 Solar
San Joaquin 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.North Fork, CA2 GWhAug 1917Feb 2023 Water
San Gorgonio Windplant WPP1993FPL Energy Operating Services, Inc.North Palm Springs, CA204 GWhNov 2011Dec 2023 Wind
San Gorgonio Westwinds II LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindNorth Palm Springs, CA112 GWhMay 1999Dec 2023 Wind
San Gorgonio Farms Wind FarmSan Gorgonio Farms IncWhitewater, CA62 GWhFeb 1983Dec 2023 Wind
San Gabriel Hydro ProjectLos Angeles County-San GabrielAzusa, CA8 GWhNov 1987May 2023 Water
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
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA57 GWhAug 2002Aug 2024 Natural Gas : 97.6% Solar : 2.4%
San Diego - NCRC at VistaCalifornia PV Energy 3, LLCVista, CA3 GWhFeb 2021Dec 2023 Solar
San Diego - EMDF at San DiegoCalifornia PV Energy 3, LLCSan Diego, CA5 GWhMar 2021Dec 2023 Solar
San Diego Community CollegeBloom EnergySan Diego, CA6 GWhFeb 2020Dec 2023 Natural Gas
San Antonio West Solar RooftopSS San Antonio West LLCChino, CA2 GWhJul 2012Dec 2023 Solar
San Antonio Regional HospitalSan Antonio Regional HospitalUpland, CA11 GWhDec 1984Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Salt SpringsPacific Gas & Electric Co.Pioneer, CA201 GWhMay 1931Dec 2023 Water
Salka Cabazon WindSalka Cabazon Wind LLCNorth Palm Springs, CA7 GWhDec 1998Dec 2023 Wind
Salinas River CogenerationSalinas River Cogeneration CoSan Ardo, CA226 GWhOct 1991Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Saint Agnes Medical CenterSaint Agnes Medical CenterFresno, CA26 GWhApr 2001Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Sacramento Municipal Util DistSouth Sutter Water DistrictSacramento, CA24 GWhJan 1985Aug 2023 Water
RutanCD US Solar MT 2 LLCPalmdale, CA3 GWhDec 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Russell City Energy CenterRussell City Energy Company LLCHayward, CA2 TWhJul 2013Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Rush CreekSouthern California Edison CoJune lake, CA40 GWhSep 1916Dec 2023 Water
Rudy Solar, LLCCD US Solar PO 3, LLCSilver Lake, CA3 GWhNov 2014Dec 2023 Solar
RPUWD Scheuer Well Solar ProjectMN8 Energy LLCSan Bernardino, CA5 GWhMay 2018Oct 2023 Solar
RollinsNevada Irrigation DistrictColfax, CA73 GWhJul 1980Dec 2023 Water
Roll Lost HillsBloom EnergyLost Hills, CA6 GWhNov 2012Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Roll Delano 2Bloom EnergyDelano, CA7 GWhAug 2012Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Roll DelanoBloom EnergyDelano, CA9 GWhAug 2012Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Rodeo Solar D2AES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA4 GWhApr 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Rodeo Solar C2AES Distributed EnergyLancaster, CA3 GWhApr 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Rock Creek LPHydroland Omega LLCPlacerville, CA1 GWhMar 1986Apr 2023 Water
Rock CreekPacific Gas & Electric Co.Storrie, CA571 GWhFeb 1950Aug 2024 Water
Robert O Schulz Solar FarmSouth San Joaquin Irr DistrictOakdale, CA2 GWhApr 2008Dec 2023 Solar
Roaring Creek Water PowerShasta Hydroelectric IncMontgomery Creek, CA7 GWhNov 1986Aug 2023 Water
Riverview Energy CenterGilroy Energy Center for RiverviewAntioch, CA28 GWhApr 2003Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Riverside RWQCP Fuel CellRiverside Fuel Cell, LLCRiverside, CA9 GWhJul 2016Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas : 84.9% Natural Gas : 15.1%
Riverside Energy Resource CenterCity of Riverside - (CA)Riverside, CA53 GWhMay 2006Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Rising Tree Wind Farm IIIRising Tree Wind Farm III LLCMojave, CA262 GWhMay 2015Dec 2023 Wind
Rising Tree Wind Farm IIRising Tree Wind Farm II LLCMojave, CA48 GWhDec 2014Dec 2023 Wind
Rising Tree Wind FarmRising Tree Wind Farm LLCMojave, CA213 GWhDec 2014Dec 2023 Wind
Rio HondoMetropolitan Water District of S CASouth Gate, CA2 GWhFeb 1984Aug 2023 Water
Rio Bravo Solar II LLCDuke Energy Renewables ServicesMcKittrick, CA48 GWhNov 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Rio Bravo Solar 1 LLCDuke Energy Renewables ServicesMcKittrick, CA47 GWhNov 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Rio Bravo RocklinRio Bravo RocklinLincoln, CA147 GWhMay 1989Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 98.8% Natural Gas : 1.2%
Rio Bravo Hydro ProjectOlcese Water DistrictBakersfield, CA31 GWhApr 1989Dec 2023 Water
Rio Bravo FresnoRio Bravo FresnoFresno, CA145 GWhJun 1988Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 97.0% Natural Gas : 3.0%
Ridgetop Energy LLCTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA31 GWhDec 1983Dec 2023 Wind
RidgetopTerra-Gen Operating Co-WindMojave, CA120 GWhMar 1994Dec 2023 Wind
Richmond CogenChevron Products Company-RichmondRichmond, CA922 GWhJul 1992Aug 2024 Natural Gas : 97.7% Other Gas : 2.3%
Resurgence Solar IIResurgence Solar IIBoron, CA125 GWhJul 2023Aug 2024 Solar
Resurgence SolarResurgence SolarBoron, CA234 GWhJul 2023Aug 2024 Solar
Regulus Solar ProjectRegulus Solar, LLCBakersfield, CA145 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Regional Wastewater Control FacilityCity of Stockton MUDStockton, CA4 GWhOct 2000Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas : 97.7% Natural Gas : 2.2%
Reedley Community College SolarForefront Power, LLCReedley, CA4 GWhNov 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Redwood Coast Airport MicrogridRedwood Coast Energy AuthorityMcKinleyville, CA27 MWhNov 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Redwood 4 Solar Farm54 KR 8me LLCEdison, CA42 GWhNov 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Redlands Community HospitalBloom EnergyRedlands, CA9 GWhMay 2021Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Redcrest Solar FarmAES Distributed EnergyEdison, CA28 GWhSep 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Red MountainMetropolitan Water District of S CAFallbrook, CA23 GWhMay 1985Dec 2023 Water
Red BluffCalifornia Power Holdings LLCRed Bluff, CA12 GWhJul 2001Dec 2023 Natural Gas
RE Victor Phelan Solar One LLCMN8 Energy LLCAdelanto, CA40 GWhNov 2013Dec 2023 Solar
RE-VFO LLCRE-VFO LLCVisalia, CA2 GWhApr 2009Dec 2023 Solar
RE TranquillitySouthern Power CoCantua Creek, CA450 GWhJun 2016Dec 2023 Solar
RE Rosamond Two LLCMN8 Energy LLCRosamond, CA38 GWhDec 2013Dec 2023 Solar
RE Rosamond One LLCMN8 Energy LLCRosamond, CA49 GWhDec 2013Dec 2023 Solar
RE Rio Grande Solar LLCMN8 Energy LLCMojave, CA10 GWhNov 2013Dec 2023 Solar
RE Old River One, LLCOnward EnergyBakersfield, CA35 GWhNov 2014Dec 2023 Solar

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