Higgins Generating Station

1275 E Primm Blvd., Primm, NV 89019

Plant Summary Information

Higgins Generating Station is ranked #4 out of 110 power plants in Nevada in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Higgins Generating Station is comprised of 3 generators and generated 733.3 GWh during the 3-month period between June 2025 to September 2025.

Plant Name	Higgins Generating Station
Utility Name	Nevada Power Co
Location	Clark County, NV
Initial Operation Date	February 2004
Last Update	Sep 2025
Annual Generation	2.7 TWh
Annual Consumption	22.9 M MMBtu
Ranked #421 out of 12,539 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #257 out of 2,243 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #4 out of 110 Nevada Power Plants
Ranked #4 out of 17 Nevada Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Higgins Generating Station (55687)
Plant Address	1275 E Primm Blvd., Primm, NV 89019
Utility	Nevada Power Co (13407)
Latitude, Longitude	35.6139, -115.3561
Generation Dates on File	Feb 2004 to Sep 2025
Initial Operation Date	February 2004
Annual Generation	2.7 TWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	Yes
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Docket Number	03-53-000

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	WECC
Balancing Authority	Nevada Power Company (NEVP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Treated Wastewater
Ash Impoundment
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Nevada Power Co (13407) NV
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	KERN RIVER GAS TRANSMISSION CO
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2024 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	PB1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	178 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	177 MW
Winter Capacity	167 MW
Minimum Load	100 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	PB1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
Nameplate Capacity	178 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	177 MW
Winter Capacity	167 MW
Minimum Load	100 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	1H
Multiple Fuels	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	PB1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
Nameplate Capacity	332.4 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	266 MW
Winter Capacity	283 MW
Minimum Load	110 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 2004
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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