Summary of Electricity Activity in Nevada County, CA
Summary of Nevada County, CA Generation
Nevada County, CA is ranked #1,247 out of 2,153 U.S. counties nationwide and #46 out of 55 California counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 207.0 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 795.9 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2024 |
| Power Plants | 12 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
207.0 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#176 /546 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#20 /37 California Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Nevada County, CA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #46 / 55 | #1247 / 2153 | 206.99 GWh | 795.91 k MMBtu |
| Water | #20 / 37 | #176 / 546 | 206.99 GWh | 795.91 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Nevada County, CA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrows PH | Yuba County Water Agency | 80.8 GWh | 299.0 k MMBtu | Water |
| Chicago Park | Nevada Irrigation District | 59.8 GWh | 235.7 k MMBtu | Water |
| Spaulding 1 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 17.6 GWh | 70.3 k MMBtu | Water |
| Spaulding 3 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 15.6 GWh | 55.8 k MMBtu | Water |
| Dutch Flat 2 | Nevada Irrigation District | 14.5 GWh | 65.6 k MMBtu | Water |
| Bowman | Nevada Irrigation District | 10.6 GWh | 37.9 k MMBtu | Water |
| Scott Flat | Nevada Irrigation District | 4.4 GWh | 15.8 k MMBtu | Water |
| Combie South | Nevada Irrigation District | 3.7 GWh | 15.7 k MMBtu | Water |
| Spaulding 2 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | -2.0 MWh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Deer Creek PH | Nevada Irrigation District | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Farad | Sierra Pacific Power Co | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Loma Rica Hydroelectric Powerhouse | Nevada Irrigation District | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #834 | Amador County | 673.9 GWh | 8 |
| #330 | Butte County | 3.9 TWh | 25 |
| #587 | El Dorado County | 1.5 TWh | 15 |
| #498 | Placer County | 2.1 TWh | 23 |
| #503 | Plumas County | 2.0 TWh | 13 |
| #212 | Sacramento County | 6.5 TWh | 64 |
| #1709 | Sierra County | 31.1 GWh | 3 |
| #299 | Storey County | 4.4 TWh | 5 |
| #527 | Sutter County | 1.8 TWh | 8 |
| #568 | Yuba County | 1.6 TWh | 5 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Nevada County, CA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #185 | Grass Valley, CA | 80.8 GWh | 2 |
| #293 | Nevada City, CA | 15.0 GWh | 3 |
| #296 | Truckee, CA | 13.5 GWh | 1 |
| #236 | Washington, CA | 33.2 GWh | 3 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2025