# ISO Today

> Monitor real-time power grid conditions, get alerts and track calendar events

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.caiso.IsoToday](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.caiso.IsoToday)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.caiso.IsoToday`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** California Independent System Operator Corporation
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 37,411
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (485 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-07
- **First published:** 2013-02-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 5.68 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.caiso.IsoToday)
- **Website:** [http://www.caiso.com](http://www.caiso.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.caiso.com/Pages/PrivacyPolicy.aspx](http://www.caiso.com/Pages/PrivacyPolicy.aspx)

## Description

**ISO Today** is a free Chrome extension designed to monitor California's Independent System Operator (ISO) power grid conditions in real-time. Users can track available resource adequacy capacity to anticipate potential tight energy supply up to a week in advance. The app offers detailed insights including grid status, capacity compared to demand, and renewable energy production through interactive graphs.

Key features include monitoring emissions, viewing wholesale energy prices with advanced filters, and comparing historic demand trends. Users also benefit from receiving alerts like Flex Alerts for energy conservation and can sync ISO meetings and events directly to their calendars. This tool supports California's clean energy goals by providing transparent, timely data to promote smart energy decisions and grid reliability.

## Rankings

- #339,123 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_OWNER_DATA`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.caiso.IsoToday.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.caiso.IsoToday.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Provides real-time data on California's energy supply and demand
- Useful for planning EV charging and heavy loads during optimal times
- Offers informative insights into the management of the power grid
- App has improved in graphics and navigation with recent updates
- Shows a lot of interesting information about power consumption and estimated demand

### Cons

- App is unstable and often crashes or fails to open
- Slow loading times and can be unresponsive during peak usage periods
- Graphics and tables can be difficult to understand
- Push notifications for alerts are not functioning properly
- Issues with data not loading or app being unable to connect to the data source

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.caiso.IsoToday)