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Summary of Electricity Activity in Alta, CA

Summary of Alta, CA Generation

Alta, CA is ranked #1,211 out of 5,563 U.S. cities nationwide and #90 out of 425 California cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Annual Generation 45.2 GWh
Annual Consumption 1.7 M MMBtu
Last UpdateDec 2023
Power Plants4
Companies on File1
Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius 85
Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius 330

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Overall National Rank

#1,211 /5,563 U.S. Cities

In Net Annual Generation

Overall State Rank

#90 /425 California Cities

In Net Annual Generation

Overall Annual Net Geneneration

473.8 GWh

Total Annual Fuel Consumption

1.7 M MMBtu

Electric Companies in Alta, CA

1

Alta, CA
Power Plants

4

Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power

473.8 GWh

National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation

#98 /912 U.S. Cities

State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation

#25 /109 California Cities

Net Generation by Fuel Source

Water
100.0%

Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown

State RankNational RankGenerationFuel Consumption
All#90 / 425#1211 / 5563473.80 GWh1.72 M MMBtu
Water#25 / 109#98 / 912473.80 GWh1.72 M MMBtu

* Data is based on 12 months since Dec 2023.

Monthly Net Generation for Alta, CA

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Power Plants in Alta, CA

PlantUtility NameGenerationConsumptionFuel Types
Drum 2Pacific Gas & Electric Co.271.0 GWh991.3 k MMBtu Water
Dutch FlatPacific Gas & Electric Co.112.1 GWh407.7 k MMBtu Water
Drum 1Pacific Gas & Electric Co.88.2 GWh311.5 k MMBtu Water
Alta PowerhousePacific Gas & Electric Co.2.5 GWh9.6 k MMBtu Water
* Data is based on the last 12 months since Dec 2023.
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Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities

National RankCityNet Generation# Power Plants
#2332Auburn88.7 GWh4
#1753Colfax207.8 GWh2
#638Dobbins1.4 TWh2
#2720Dutch Flat46.7 GWh1
#790Foresthill979.8 GWh4
#2451Grass Valley73.5 GWh2
#2978Nevada City32.3 GWh3
#3274Sierra City22.1 GWh1
#1574Smartsville276.7 GWh1
#2612Washington54.9 GWh3

* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Feb 2025