Helms Pumped Storage

Shaver Lake, California

Capacity
1,053 MW
Status
Operating
Fuel
Hydroelectric
Technology
Hydroelectric Pumped Storage
Operator
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
City
Shaver Lake
County
Fresno County
State
California
Operational date
June 1984
Balancing authority
CISO

Helms Pumped Storage is a 1,053 MW hydroelectric power plant in Shaver Lake, California. Operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co., it has been operating since 1984. The facility is located in Fresno County, within the CISO balancing authority.

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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA-860M)