Summary of Electricity Activity in Big Bend, CA
Summary of Big Bend, CA Generation
Big Bend, CA is ranked #636 out of 5,790 U.S. cities nationwide and #36 out of 425 California cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 69.2 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 5.4 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Feb 2026 |
| Power Plants | 5 |
| Companies on File | 2 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 56 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 118 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Big Bend, CA
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
1.5 TWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#34 /892 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#4 /106 California Cities
Monthly Net Generation for Big Bend, CA
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Big Bend, CA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #36 / 425 | #636 / 5790 | 1.48 TWh | 5.38 M MMBtu |
| Water | #4 / 106 | #34 / 892 | 1.48 TWh | 5.38 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Big Bend, CA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James B Black | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 604.5 GWh | 2.2 M MMBtu | Water |
| Pit 5 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 456.3 GWh | 1.8 M MMBtu | Water |
| Pit 4 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 412.2 GWh | 1.4 M MMBtu | Water |
| Nelson Creek | Nelson Creek Power Inc | 3.1 GWh | 10.5 k MMBtu | Water |
| Chalk Mountain Powerhouse | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #729 | Burney | 1.2 TWh | 13 |
| #4432 | Fall River Mills | 6.0 GWh | 1 |
| #3912 | Hat Creek | 10.7 GWh | 1 |
| #4268 | Lakehead | 7.3 GWh | 1 |
| #1008 | Montgomery Creek | 699.2 GWh | 5 |
| #3367 | Mount Shasta | 22.6 GWh | 1 |
| #386 | Redding | 3.3 TWh | 6 |
| #4259 | Shingletown | 7.4 GWh | 1 |
| #2669 | Weed | 61.3 GWh | 1 |
| #3760 | Whitmore | 13.5 GWh | 2 |