PowerPlantFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://powerplantfacts.com/entity/249
EIA plant 249
Big Bend · Shasta · CA
James B Black
Operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Published location
Where is James B Black?
This locator uses the coordinates in the approved source record. It shows geographic context, not a site boundary, safety zone or property-risk area.
40.992295, -121.975182
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Capacity is not generation. Nameplate MW describes equipment; annual MWh describes recorded output. Proposed and retired units are not added to operating capacity.
2024 monthly net generation
| Month | Net generation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 53,166 MWh |
| 2 | 67,718 MWh |
| 3 | 64,051 MWh |
| 4 | 24,053 MWh |
| 5 | 0 MWh |
| 6 | 0 MWh |
| 7 | 0 MWh |
| 8 | 36,969 MWh |
| 9 | 37,827 MWh |
| 10 | 33,270 MWh |
| 11 | 36,463 MWh |
| 12 | 51,142 MWh |
Operating generators
| ID | Technology | Fuel | MW | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 85.1 | OP |
| 2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | WAT | 83.5 | OP |
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EIA plant ID
249
Sector
Electric Utility
Water source
McCloud River & Iron Canyon Cr
Data edition
2024-final