James B Black

Pitt 5 Road, Big Bend, CA 96065

Plant Summary Information

James B Black is ranked #9 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

James B Black is comprised of 2 generators and generated 128.2 GWh during the 3-month period between February 2026 to May 2026.

Plant Name	James B Black
Utility Name	Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Location	Shasta County, CA
Initial Operation Date	December 1965
Last Update	May 2026
Annual Generation	530.6 GWh
Annual Consumption	2.0 M MMBtu
Ranked #1,299 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #72 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #73 out of 1,606 California Power Plants
Ranked #9 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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Summary Information
Plant Name	James B Black (249)
Plant Address	Pitt 5 Road, Big Bend, CA 96065
Utility	Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (14328)
Latitude, Longitude	40.9923, -121.97518
Generation Dates on File	Jan 2001 to May 2026
Initial Operation Date	December 1965
Annual Generation	530.6 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	McCloud River & Iron Canyon Cr
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA
Grid Voltage	230.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	JBBLACK2_7_B1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	JBBLACK2_7_B1
Nameplate Capacity	83.5 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	86 MW
Winter Capacity	86 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	December 1965
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

Technology	Conventional Hydroelectric
Prime Mover	Hydroelectric Turbine
Ownership	Single Owner
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	JBBLACK1_7_B1
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	JBBLACK1_7_B1
Nameplate Capacity	85.1 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.9
Summer Capacity	86 MW
Winter Capacity	86 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	February 1966
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

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

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