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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSHelms Pumped Storage
Helms Pumped Storage is a 1,053 MW operating hydroelectric plant in Fresno County, California, operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co..
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | 351 MW | |
| 2 | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | 351 MW | |
| 3 | Hydroelectric Pumped Storage | 351 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Location
- Fresno County, California
- Balancing authority
- CISO
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 1,053 MW
- First unit online
- Jun 1984
- EIA plant ID
- 6100
Location
37.0293, -118.9683
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem