Summary of Electricity Activity in Plumas County, CA
Summary of Plumas County, CA Generation
Plumas County, CA is ranked #473 out of 2,192 U.S. counties nationwide and #22 out of 55 California counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 2.2 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 12.9 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Jun 2026 |
| Power Plants | 13 |
| Companies on File | 5 |
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
2.0 TWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#22 /535 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#5 /38 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 | #22 / 55 | #473 / 2192 | 2.22 TWh | 12.90 M MMBtu |
| Water | #5 / 38 | #22 / 535 | 2.01 TWh | 7.25 M MMBtu |
| Wood/Wood Waste Solids | #4 / 9 | #19 / 131 | 216.82 GWh | 5.65 M MMBtu |
Power Plants in Plumas County, CA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou 2 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 468.5 GWh | 1.7 M MMBtu | Water |
| Rock Creek | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 448.9 GWh | 1.7 M MMBtu | Water |
| Belden | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 432.0 GWh | 1.5 M MMBtu | Water |
| Caribou 1 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 275.7 GWh | 1.1 M MMBtu | Water |
| Sierra Pacific Quincy Facility | Sierra Pacific Industries | 201.5 GWh | 5.0 M MMBtu | Wood/Wood Waste Solids |
| Bucks Creek | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 192.0 GWh | 655.2 k MMBtu | Water |
| Butt Valley | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 145.3 GWh | 554.3 k MMBtu | Water |
| Grizzly | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | 43.3 GWh | 159.2 k MMBtu | Water |
| Collins Pine Project | Collins Pine Co | 15.3 GWh | 615.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #366 | Butte County | 3.5 TWh | 25 |
| #1166 | Lassen County | 337.3 GWh | 9 |
| #1286 | Nevada County | 225.0 GWh | 12 |
| #548 | Placer County | 1.8 TWh | 26 |
| #1757 | Sierra County | 29.4 GWh | 3 |
| #319 | Storey County | 4.1 TWh | 5 |
| #570 | Sutter County | 1.6 TWh | 8 |
| #1657 | Tehama County | 52.9 GWh | 7 |
| #540 | Washoe County | 1.8 TWh | 21 |
| #594 | Yuba County | 1.5 TWh | 5 |
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Plumas County, CA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #40 | Belden, CA | 1.3 TWh | 6 |
| #277 | Chester, CA | 15.3 GWh | 1 |
| #132 | Quincy, CA | 201.5 GWh | 1 |
| #68 | Tobin, CA | 684.2 GWh | 3 |