Nelson Creek
Highway 299, Big Bend, CA 96011Plant Summary Information
Nelson Creek is ranked #193 out of 207 hydroelectric power plants in California in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Nelson Creek is comprised of 1 generator and generated 45.0 MWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.
| Plant Name | Nelson Creek |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Nelson Creek Power Inc |
| Location | Shasta County, CA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1989 |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Annual Generation | 2.5 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 9.3 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #10,275 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,215 out of 1,311 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #1,318 out of 1,606 California Power Plants | |
| Ranked #193 out of 207 California Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
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Monthly Net Generation for Nelson Creek
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Nelson Creek Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Nelson Creek (50223) |
| Plant Address | Highway 299, Big Bend, CA 96011 |
| Utility | Nelson Creek Power Inc (13353) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 41.02889, -121.89235 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2025 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1989 |
| Annual Generation | 2.5 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | Yes |
| FERC Small Power Producer Docket Number | 86-14-000 |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Non-Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator (CISO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Water Source | Nelson Creek |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric Co (14328) CA |
| Grid Voltage | 12.50 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1296 Details Operating October 1989
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 1.2 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.9 |
| Summer Capacity | 0.5 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 0.9 MW |
| Minimum Load | 0.1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | October 1989 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | IPP Non-CHP (2) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Nelson Creek Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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