Summary of Electricity Activity in Plumas County, CA
Summary of Plumas County, CA Generation
Plumas County, CA is ranked #524 out of 2,165 U.S. counties nationwide and #26 out of 55 California counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 1.9 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 11.6 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 13 |
| Companies on File | 5 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Plumas County, CA
Register Now for Comprehensive Access
Subscribe now to access all power plant data, utility information, FERC EQR data, and more for Plumas County, CA.
Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
1.7 TWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#28 /538 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#5 /37 California Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Plumas County, CA
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Plumas County, CA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #26 / 55 | #524 / 2165 | 1.89 TWh | 11.56 M MMBtu |
| Water | #5 / 37 | #28 / 538 | 1.68 TWh | 6.25 M MMBtu |
| Wood/Wood Waste Solids | #5 / 12 | #23 / 136 | 202.78 GWh | 5.31 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Plumas County, CA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 597.6 GWh | 2.2 M MMBtu | Water |
| Caribou 2 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 442.3 GWh | 1.6 M MMBtu | Water |
| Belden | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 243.3 GWh | 830.1 k MMBtu | Water |
| Caribou 1 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 221.0 GWh | 884.0 k MMBtu | Water |
| Sierra Pacific Quincy Facility | Sierra Pacific Industries | 192.5 GWh | 4.8 M MMBtu | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Butt Valley | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 149.3 GWh | 560.9 k MMBtu | Water |
| Bucks Creek | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 96.0 GWh | 368.3 k MMBtu | Water |
| Grizzly | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | 29.6 GWh | 107.4 k MMBtu | Water |
| Collins Pine Project | Collins Pine Co | 10.3 GWh | 462.4 k MMBtu | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Hamilton Branch | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Oak Flat | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Portola | Sierra Pacific Power Co | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
| Rock Creek Dam | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #360 | Butte County | 3.6 TWh | 25 |
| #1142 | Lassen County | 341.0 GWh | 9 |
| #1276 | Nevada County | 219.1 GWh | 12 |
| #522 | Placer County | 1.9 TWh | 24 |
| #1733 | Sierra County | 30.9 GWh | 3 |
| #301 | Storey County | 4.4 TWh | 5 |
| #518 | Sutter County | 1.9 TWh | 8 |
| #1604 | Tehama County | 59.5 GWh | 7 |
| #530 | Washoe County | 1.8 TWh | 21 |
| #593 | Yuba County | 1.5 TWh | 5 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Plumas County, CA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #52 | Belden, CA | 1.1 TWh | 6 |
| #310 | Chester, CA | 10.3 GWh | 1 |
| #140 | Quincy, CA | 192.5 GWh | 1 |
| #76 | Tobin, CA | 627.2 GWh | 3 |