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
Castor SolarZGlobal IncDustin Acres, CA917 MWhMar 2016Dec 2023 Solar
Eagle CreekZGlobal IncTaft, CA8 GWhNov 2019Dec 2023 Solar
Merced 1 PVZGlobal IncLos Banos, CA7 GWhMar 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Madera 1 PVZGlobal IncMadera, CA3 GWhNov 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Zero Waste Energy Development Co LLCZero Waste Energy Development Company LLCSan Jose, CA2 GWhJan 2015Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas
Narrows PHYuba County Water AgencyGrass Valley, CA73 GWhNov 1942Dec 2023 Water
Narrows 2Yuba County Water AgencyBrowns Valley, CA277 GWhNov 1969Dec 2023 Water
ColgateYuba County Water AgencyDobbins, CA1 TWhSep 1969Aug 2024 Water
Grassland 1&2 Solar ProjectYolo County ofDavis, CA2 GWhJun 2013Dec 2023 Solar
Grassland 3&4 Solar ProjectYolo County ofDavis, CA2 GWhJun 2013Nov 2023 Solar
Yolo County Solar ProjectYolo County ofWoodland, CA534 MWhNov 2010Dec 2023 Solar
Indian Valley Dam Hydro ProjectYolo County Flood Control WCDClearlake Oaks, CA6 GWhSep 1983Sep 2023 Water
MM Yolo PowerYolo County Community Services DepartmentWoodland, CA18 GWhSep 1990Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2Xeres Ventures LLCSanta Clara, CA201 MWhAug 2011Aug 2024 Distillate Fuel Oil
Wright Solar ParkWright Solar Park LLCLos Banos, CA371 GWhNov 2019Aug 2024 Solar
Wonderful KingsWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA3 GWhJul 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Wonderful Orchards - WestsideWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA12 GWhJul 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Wonderful FirebaughWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Firebaugh, CA10 GWhJul 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Wonderful NurseryWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Wasco, CA5 GWhJun 2021Dec 2023 Solar
POM Plant 2Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Del Rey, CA292 MWhNov 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Wonderful Huller & ShelllingWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA4 GWhJul 2021Dec 2023 Solar
POM Juice SolarWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Fresno, CA352 MWhJun 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 Lost HillsWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Lost Hills, CA48 GWhAug 2021Dec 2023 Solar
POM Beverage SolarWonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Del Rey, CA4 GWhJun 2021Dec 2023 Solar
POM Plant 1Wonderful Renewable Energy, LLC.Del Rey, CA2 GWhNov 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Waste Mangement Redwood LFGTEWM Renewable Energy LLCNovato, CA6 GWhApr 2017Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Altamont Gas RecoveryWM Renewable Energy LLCLivermore, CA39 GWhFeb 1969Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
85 BWind Wall 1 LLCTehachapi, CA87 GWhDec 1984Dec 2023 Wind
85 AWind Wall 1 LLCTehachapi, CA63 GWhDec 1984Dec 2023 Wind
Helzel & Schwarzhoff 86Wind Stream Operations LLCTehachapi, CA3 GWhNov 1986Dec 2023 Wind
ZCOWind Stream Operations LLCTehachapi, CA1 GWhNov 1985Dec 2023 Wind
Victory Garden (Tehachapi)Wind Stream Operations LLCTehachapi, CA25 GWhNov 1981Dec 2023 Wind
Willow Spring Solar, LLCWillow Spring Solar LLCRosamond, CA238 GWhDec 2018Aug 2024 Solar
Whitney Point SolarWhitney Point Solar, LLCFive Points, CA50 GWhFeb 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Whitethorn Solar LLCWhitethorn Solar LLCLivermore, CA6 GWhJan 2016Dec 2023 Solar
NextEra Westside PVWestside Solar, LLCFive Points, CA48 GWhFeb 2017Dec 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
Solar BlueWestlands Solar Blue (OZ) Owner, LLCLemoore, CA502 GWhNov 2023Aug 2024 Solar : 94.4% Electricity used for energy storage : 5.6%
AlmondWestlands Almond LLCLemoore, CA10 GWhAug 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Western Power & Steam IncWestern Power and Steam II LLCBakersfield, CA38 GWhFeb 1990Jul 2024 Natural Gas
Pleasanton - Amador Valley High SchoolWestbound Solar LLCPleasanton, CA2 GWhOct 2019Dec 2022 Solar
Escondido Energy CenterWellhead Services, IncEscondido, CA23 GWhDec 2013Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Panoche PeakerWellhead Services, IncFirebaugh, CA2 GWhJul 1973Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Yuba City Cogen PartnersWellhead Services, IncYuba City, CA19 GWhNov 1990Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Fresno Cogen PartnersWellhead Services, IncSan Joaquin, CA3 GWhDec 1989Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Delano Energy CenterWellhead Services, IncDelano, CA3 GWhDec 2012Nov 2023 Natural Gas
Chula Vista Energy CenterWellhead Services, IncChula Vista, CA2 GWhApr 2001Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Stanton Energy Reliability Center HybridWellhead Services, IncStanton, CA2 GWhJun 2020Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Fresno SolarWellhead Services, IncSan Joaquin, CA4 GWhSep 2015Dec 2023 Solar
El Cajon Energy CenterWellhead Services, IncEl Cajon, CA8 GWhMay 2010Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Live Oak LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA21 GWhFeb 1992Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Bear Mountain LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA40 GWhMar 1995Aug 2024 Natural Gas
High Sierra LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA23 GWhFeb 1989Dec 2023 Natural Gas
McKittrick LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA14 GWhSep 1991Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Chalk Cliff LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA19 GWhFeb 1990Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Double C Generation Limited PartnershipWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA23 GWhFeb 1989Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Kern Front LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA22 GWhJan 1989Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Badger Creek LimitedWCAC Operating CompanyBakersfield, CA18 GWhMar 1991Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Watkins Manufacturing Co.Watkins Manufacturing CorporationSan Diego, CA5 GWhOct 2001Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Walnut Creek Energy ParkWalnut Creek LLCIndustry, CA337 GWhMar 2013Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Wadham Energy LPWadham Energy Ltd PartnersWilliams, CA74 GWhFeb 1989Dec 2023 Agricultural By-Products : 99.5% Natural Gas : 0.5%
Shelter Creek Condominiums SolarVista Solar, Inc.San Bruno, CA3 GWhJan 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Bio-RadVista Solar, Inc.Hercules, CA3 GWhSep 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Victory PassVictory Pass I, LLCDesert Center, CA296 GWh-Aug 2024 Solar
Victor Valley CC CPV SolarVictor Valley Community College DistrictVictorville, CA3 GWhMay 2010Dec 2022 Solar
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
9150 Hermosa Solar GMValta EnergyRancho Cucamonga, CA3 GWhNov 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Valero Refinery Cogeneration Unit 1Valero Refining Co CaliforniaBenicia, CA155 GWhSep 2002Aug 2024 Natural Gas : 76.7% Other Gas : 23.3%
AngelsUtica Water & Power AuthorityAngels Camp, CA7 GWhDec 1939Dec 2023 Water
MurphysUtica Water & Power AuthorityMurphys, CA18 GWhFeb 1954Dec 2023 Water
Energy CenterUniversity of RedlandsRedlands, CA5 GWhJan 2007Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Parnassus Central Utility PlantUniversity of California-San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA69 GWhDec 1995Aug 2024 Natural Gas
University of California Santa CruzUniversity of California Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA36 GWhAug 2013Dec 2023 Natural Gas : 90.8% Solar : 9.2%
Univ of California San Diego SolarUniversity of California San DiegoLa Jolla, CA4 GWhNov 2008Dec 2023 Solar
University of California San Diego HybridUniversity of California San DiegoLa Jolla, CA224 GWhJun 2001Aug 2024 Natural Gas
UCI Facilities Management Central PlantUniversity of California IrvineIrvine, CA112 GWhJun 2007Aug 2024 Natural Gas
US BoraxU S Borax IncBoron, CA280 GWhJun 1984Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Frankenheimer Power PlantTurlock Irrigation DistrictOakdale, CA3 GWhFeb 1983Oct 2023 Water
LucianaTulare Solar Center, LLCRichgrove, CA128 GWhMar 2022Aug 2024 Solar
Trona Solar IIITrona Solar III LLCTrona, CA5 GWhMar 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Sand Bar Power PlantTri-Dam Power AuthorityStanislaus Ntl. Fores, CA124 GWhApr 1986Dec 2023 Water
Transamerica PyramidTransamerica Pyramid Properties LLCSan Francisco, CA525 MWhJun 2007Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Tranquillity IDTranquillity Solar 1, LLCTranquillity, CA3 GWhFeb 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Torrance Refining Company, LLCTorrance Refining Company, LLCTorrance, CA47 GWhAug 1983Aug 2024 Other Gas : 84.1% Waste Heat : 15.9%
Cold Canyon 1Toro Energy of California SLOSan Luis Obispo, CA10 GWhJun 2013Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Topaz Solar FarmTopaz Solar Farms LLCSanta Margarita, CA1 TWhMar 2013Aug 2024 Solar
Titan Solar 1 (CA)Titan Solar 1, LLCBorrego Springs, CA145 GWhNov 2020Aug 2024 Solar
THUMSTHUMS Long Beach CompanyLong Beach, CA343 GWhDec 2002Aug 2024 Natural Gas
University of the PacificThe Greater Light USA LLCStockton, CA6 GWhApr 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Marathon Bay Area CogenTesoro Marketing & Refining Co. LLC (Martinez)Martinez, CA661 GWhJan 1987Aug 2024 Natural Gas
Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control AgencyTesla Inc.Marina, CA1 GWhNov 2010Dec 2023 Solar
Division 1Tesla Inc.Lancaster, CA3 GWhMay 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Lancaster Baptist ChurchTesla Inc.Lancaster, CA957 MWhNov 2011Dec 2023 Solar

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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