Belden
Hwy 70, 13 mi NE/O Storrie, Belden, CA 95915Plant Summary Information
Belden is ranked #20 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Belden is comprised of 1 generator and generated 88.5 GWh during the 3-month period between May 2026 to August 2026.
| Plant Name | Belden |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. |
| Location | Plumas County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1969 |
| Last Update | Aug 2026 |
| Annual Generation | 411.1 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 1.6 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #1,628 out of 13,301 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #106 out of 1,316 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #109 out of 1,641 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #20 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co (2013 to 2016) Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (2017 to 2025) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Belden
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Belden Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Belden (219) |
| Plant Address | Hwy 70, 13 mi NE/O Storrie, Belden, CA 95915 |
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 40.00745, -121.24944 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Aug 2026 |
| Initial Operation Date | September 1969 |
| Annual Generation | 411.1 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | North Fork Feather River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating September 1969
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| RTO ISO LMP Node Designation | BELDEN_7_B1 |
| RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data | BELDEN_7_B1 |
| Nameplate Capacity | 117.9 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 125 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 125 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1969 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 10M |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Belden Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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