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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 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 301 to 400 of 1,357
Plant NameUtilityLocationAnnual GenerationPlant DateLast UpdateFuel Types
EMWD - Moreno Valley RWRFSkyHigh 2 SolarMoreno Valley, CA5 GWhJun 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Firestone Walker Brewery - Phase 1SkyHigh 2 SolarPaso Robles, CA4 GWhOct 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Sky River Wind Energy CenterSky River Wind LLCTehachapi, CA202 GWhJan 1991Dec 2023 Wind
Silver State Solar Power SouthSilver State Solar Power South, LLCPrimm Valley, NV651 GWhOct 2015Sep 2024 Solar
Silveira Ranch Road SolarSilveira Ranch Road SolarNovato, CA5 GWhFeb 2021Mar 2023 Solar
Silicon Valley Clean WaterSilicon Valley Clean WaterRedwood City, CA5 GWhFeb 2015Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas : 95.6% Natural Gas : 4.4%
Signal Hill West UnitSignal Hill Petroleum, IncSignal Hill, CA36 GWhJun 2004Sep 2024 Other Gas
Sierra Pacific Quincy FacilitySierra Pacific IndustriesQuincy, CA171 GWhNov 1986Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Sierra Pacific Lincoln FacilitySierra Pacific IndustriesLincoln, CA88 GWhFeb 2004Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
SPI Anderson 2Sierra Pacific IndustriesAnderson, CA142 GWhJul 2015Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 99.8%
Sierra Pacific SonoraSierra Pacific IndustriesStandard, CA34 GWhJan 2001Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Sierra Pacific Burney FacilitySierra Pacific IndustriesBurney, CA94 GWhSep 1986Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Sierra Pacific Chinese CampSierra Pacific IndustriesChinese Camp, CA5 GWhFeb 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Sierra Pacific Industries (2042-RD)Sierra Pacific IndustriesRed Bluff, CA17 GWhApr 2020Dec 2023 Solar
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co HybridSierra Nevada Brewing CoChico, CA9 GWhApr 2005Dec 2023 Natural Gas : 75.4% Solar : 24.6%
Cabazon Wind PartnersShell Wind Energy Inc.Cabazon, CA118 GWhSep 2002Dec 2023 Wind
Whitewater Hill Wind PartnersShell Wind Energy Inc.North Palm Springs, CA172 GWhSep 2002Dec 2023 Wind
Wheelabrator ShastaShasta Sustainable Resource Management, Inc.Anderson, CA276 GWhSep 1987Sep 2024 Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Roaring Creek Water PowerShasta Hydroelectric IncMontgomery Creek, CA7 GWhNov 1986Aug 2023 Water
Grossmont HospitalSharp Grossmont HospitalLa Mesa, CA27 GWhJul 1983Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Shafter Solar LLCShafter Solar LLCBakersfield, CA48 GWhApr 2015Dec 2023 Solar
Berry Placerita CogenShadow Wolf EnergySanta Clarita, CA31 GWhFeb 1990Sep 2024 Natural Gas
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%
Diablo Winds LLCSequitur Renewables, LLCLivermore, CA36 GWhNov 2004Dec 2023 Wind
SEPV SierraSEPV Sierra, LLCLancaster, CA14 GWhMar 2020Dec 2023 Electricity used for energy storage : 53.9% Solar : 46.1%
SEPV Cuyama HybridSEPV Cuyama, LLCNew Cuyama, CA107 MWhNov 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Dome ProjectSentinel Peak Resources California, LLCFellows, CA49 GWhJul 1988Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Welport Lease ProjectSentinel Peak Resources California, LLCMcKittrick, CA21 GWhFeb 1990Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Sentinel Energy Center, LLCSentinel Energy Center LLCDesert Hot Springs, CA528 GWhApr 2013Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Argus Cogen PlantSearles Valley Minerals Operations Inc.Trona, CA254 GWhNov 1947Sep 2024 Bituminous Coal : 90.5% Natural Gas : 9.5%
Sealed Air Madera Solar ProjectSealed Air CorporationMadera, CA6 GWhApr 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Pacific Ethanol Madera Solar ArraySeaboard Energy California, LLCMadera, CA1 GWhJul 2018Dec 2023 Solar
SE Athos II, LLCSE Athos II, LLCDesert Center, CA475 GWhNov 2021Sep 2024 Solar
Athos Solar ProjectSE Athos I, LLCDesert Center, CA593 GWhMay 2022Sep 2024 Solar
Cawelo Water District SolarScooby Solar, LLCFamoso, CA927 MWhSep 2023Dec 2023 Solar
SCDA Solar 1SCDA Solar 1, LLCSacramento, CA12 GWhSep 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Palo Verde CollegeScale Sustainable I, LLCBlythe, CA2 GWhJul 2009Dec 2023 Solar
Santa Cruz EnergySanta Cruz Energy LLCSanta Cruz, CA10 GWhOct 2009Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
San Manuel Central Plant CogensSan Manuel Mission Band of IndiansHighland, CA27 GWhMay 2021Dec 2023 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%
San Jose CogenerationSan Jose State University Fclts Dev &OpsSan Jose, CA34 GWhNov 1984Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Karen Avenue Wind FarmSan Gorgonio Farms IncNorth Palm Springs, CA29 GWhDec 1984Dec 2023 Wind
San Gorgonio Farms Wind FarmSan Gorgonio Farms IncWhitewater, CA62 GWhFeb 1983Dec 2023 Wind
San Dimas Wash Generating StationSan Gabriel Valley Mun Wtr DtSan Dimas, CA3 GWhFeb 1986Dec 2023 Water
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA56 GWhAug 2002Sep 2024 Natural Gas : 97.6% Solar : 2.4%
Palomar EnergySan Diego Gas & Electric CoEscondido, CA1 TWhSep 2005Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Cuyamaca Peak Energy PlantSan Diego Gas & Electric CoEl Cajon, CA12 GWhApr 2002Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Miramar Energy FacilitySan Diego Gas & Electric CoSan Diego, CA12 GWhMay 2005Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Ramona Solar EnergySan Diego Gas & Electric CoRamona, CA3 GWhMar 2017Dec 2023 Solar
SB Water Reclamation Fuel CellSan Bernardino Fuel Cell, LLCSan Bernardino, CA9 GWhMay 2021Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas : 96.8% Natural Gas : 3.2%
Crafton Hills College Solar FarmSan Bernardino Comm College DistYucaipa, CA55 MWhMay 2012Dec 2022 Solar
San Antonio Regional HospitalSan Antonio Regional HospitalUpland, CA11 GWhDec 1984Dec 2023 Natural Gas
Salka Cabazon WindSalka Cabazon Wind LLCNorth Palm Springs, CA7 GWhDec 1998Dec 2023 Wind
Salinas River CogenerationSalinas River Cogeneration CoSan Ardo, CA229 GWhOct 1991Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Saint Agnes Medical CenterSaint Agnes Medical CenterFresno, CA25 GWhApr 2001Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Chili BarSacramento Municipal Util DistPlacerville, CA43 GWhFeb 1965Dec 2023 Water
Solano WindSacramento Municipal Util DistRio Vista, CA593 GWhMay 1994Sep 2024 Wind
Fifth Standard Solar PV, LLC (Hybrid)RWE Renewables Americas, LLCHuron, CA338 GWhAug 2023Sep 2024 Solar
Russell City Energy CenterRussell City Energy Company LLCHayward, CA2 TWhJul 2013Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Byron Highway SolarRPCA Solar 3, LLCByron, CA13 GWhOct 2022Dec 2023 Solar
American Canyon SolarRP Napa Solar 1, LLCAmerican Canyon, CA7 GWhAug 2019Dec 2023 Solar
Riverside RWQCP Fuel CellRiverside Fuel Cell, LLCRiverside, CA9 GWhJul 2016Dec 2023 Other Biomass Gas : 84.9% Natural Gas : 15.1%
Rising Tree Wind FarmRising Tree Wind Farm LLCMojave, CA213 GWhDec 2014Dec 2023 Wind
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
Rio Bravo RocklinRio Bravo RocklinLincoln, CA147 GWhMay 1989Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 98.8% Natural Gas : 1.2%
Rio Bravo FresnoRio Bravo FresnoFresno, CA145 GWhJun 1988Dec 2023 Wood/Wood Waste Solids : 97.0% Natural Gas : 3.0%
Resurgence Solar IIResurgence Solar IIBoron, CA125 GWhJul 2023Sep 2024 Solar
Resurgence SolarResurgence SolarBoron, CA234 GWhJul 2023Sep 2024 Solar
Dover DairyRenewable Solar, IncHanford, CA3 GWhApr 2022Dec 2023 Solar
Danell Bros IncRenewable Solar, IncHanford, CA6 GWhAug 2021Dec 2023 Solar
Vulcan San Emidio SolarRenew Solar VMC LLCBakersfield, CA3 GWhFeb 2023Dec 2023 Solar
Regulus Solar ProjectRegulus Solar, LLCBakersfield, CA145 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Redwood Coast Airport MicrogridRedwood Coast Energy AuthorityMcKinleyville, CA27 MWhNov 2021Dec 2023 Solar
RE-VFO LLCRE-VFO LLCVisalia, CA2 GWhApr 2009Dec 2023 Solar
Mustang TwoRE Mustang Two LLCLemoore, CA393 GWhOct 2020Sep 2024 Solar
RE Kansas South LLCRE Kansas South LLCLemoore, CA51 GWhMay 2013Dec 2023 Solar
RE Gaskell West 5 LLCRE Gaskell West LLCRosamond, CA44 GWhApr 2023Dec 2023 Solar
RE Gaskell West 2 LLCRE Gaskell West LLCRosamond, CA90 GWhApr 2023Sep 2024 Solar
RE Gaskell West 4 LLCRE Gaskell West LLCRosamond, CA44 GWhApr 2023Dec 2023 Solar
RE Gaskell West 3 LLCRE Gaskell West LLCRosamond, CA46 GWhApr 2023Dec 2023 Solar
RE AstoriaRE Astoria LLCRosamond, CA233 GWhNov 2016Sep 2024 Solar
RE Astoria 2RE Astoria 2 LLCRosamond, CA161 GWhNov 2016Sep 2024 Solar
Kroger La HabraRalph's Grocery CompanyLa Habra, CA2 GWhMar 2020Dec 2023 Solar
P PlantQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CA30 GWhFeb 2007Jul 2024 Natural Gas
Q PlantQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CA27 MWhJun 2013Aug 2024 Natural Gas
W PlantQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CA33 GWhJun 2005Sep 2024 Natural Gas
PVN Milliken, LLCPVN Milliken, LLCOntario, CA5 GWhMay 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Putah Creek Solar Farm NorthPutah Creek Solar Farms LLCWinters, CA5 GWhSep 2022Dec 2022 Solar
Lancaster Solar 1PsomasFMG Lancaster Solar Crest, LLCLancaster, CA2 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
Lancaster Solar 2PsomasFMG Lancaster Solar Crest, LLCLancaster, CA3 GWhOct 2014Dec 2023 Solar
ProximaProxima Solar, LLCCrows Landing, CA210 GWh-Sep 2024 Solar
OxnardProcter&Gamble Paper Products Co-OxnardOxnard, CA482 GWhJun 1982Sep 2024 Natural Gas
Potrero Hills Energy ProducersPotrero Hills Energy Producers, LLCSuisun City, CA59 GWhMar 2016Dec 2023 Landfill Gas
Portal Ridge Solar B, LLCPortal Ridge Solar, LLCLancaster, CA39 GWhJan 2017Dec 2023 Solar
Portal Ridge Solar C, LLCPortal Ridge Solar, LLCLancaster, CA17 GWhJan 2017Dec 2023 Solar
High Sierra Cogeneration PlantPlumas Sierra Rural Electric CoopSusanville, CA36 GWhJan 2010Dec 2023 Natural Gas
PSREC/SIAD SolarPlumas Sierra Rural Electric CoopHerlong, CA5 GWhAug 2018Dec 2023 Solar
Oxbow (CA)Placer County Water AgencyForesthill, CA14 GWhSep 1966Dec 2023 Water
French MeadowsPlacer County Water AgencyForesthill, CA67 GWhSep 1966Dec 2023 Water

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 District5.7 TWh65
#33Los Angeles Department of Water and Power16.0 TWh120
#22Nevada Power Company37.8 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.462.2 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