Summary of Electricity Activity in Alta, CA
Summary of Alta, CA Generation
Alta, CA is ranked #1,211 out of 5,562 U.S. cities nationwide and #90 out of 426 California cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 45.2 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 1.7 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Power Plants | 4 |
| Companies on File | 1 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 85 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 330 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Alta, CA
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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 /110 California Cities
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #90 / 426 | #1211 / 5562 | 473.80 GWh | 1.72 M MMBtu |
| Water | #25 / 110 | #98 / 912 | 473.80 GWh | 1.72 M MMBtu |
Monthly Net Generation for Alta, CA
Power Plants in Alta, CA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drum 2 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 271.0 GWh | 991.3 k MMBtu | Water |
| Dutch Flat | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 112.1 GWh | 407.7 k MMBtu | Water |
| Drum 1 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 88.2 GWh | 311.5 k MMBtu | Water |
| Alta Powerhouse | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 2.5 GWh | 9.6 k MMBtu | Water |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2327 | Auburn | 88.7 GWh | 4 |
| #1750 | Colfax | 207.8 GWh | 2 |
| #674 | Dobbins | 1.3 TWh | 2 |
| #2713 | Dutch Flat | 46.7 GWh | 1 |
| #803 | Foresthill | 947.3 GWh | 4 |
| #2445 | Grass Valley | 73.5 GWh | 2 |
| #2964 | Nevada City | 32.3 GWh | 3 |
| #3259 | Sierra City | 22.1 GWh | 1 |
| #1566 | Smartsville | 276.7 GWh | 1 |
| #2608 | Washington | 54.9 GWh | 3 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Jan 2025