Major Source - Pacific Gas & Electric, Humboldt Bay Generating Station
Since the mid 1950's, the Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) has operated power generation equipment at the Humboldt Bay Generating Station (HBGS) located at 1000 King Salmon Avenue in Eureka, California. HBGS is located at the northwestern portion of California within the County of Humboldt and is three miles to the south of Eureka, the county seat. The facility is sited about 1/4 mile to the west of State Highway 101 at Buhne Point and is located on relatively level coastal terrain with hills within 1/2 mile east of the plant. The location address is 1000 King Salmon Avenue, Eureka, CA 95503.
