Summary of Electricity Activity in Alta, CA

Summary of Alta, CA Generation

Alta, CA is ranked #1,193 out of 5,550 U.S. cities nationwide and #86 out of 431 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

Map of Top Producing Plants in Alta, CA

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Overall National Rank

#1,193 /5,550 U.S. Cities

In Net Annual Generation

Overall State Rank

#86 /431 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

#97 /934 U.S. Cities

State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation

#25 /115 California Cities

Net Generation by Fuel Source

Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown

State RankNational RankGenerationFuel Consumption
All#86 / 431#1193 / 5550473.80 GWh1.72 M MMBtu
Water#25 / 115#97 / 934473.80 GWh1.72 M MMBtu

Monthly Net Generation for Alta, CA

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

Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities

National RankCityNet Generation# Power Plants
#2247Auburn96.0 GWh4
#1728Colfax207.8 GWh2
#665Dobbins1.3 TWh2
#2687Dutch Flat46.7 GWh1
#764Foresthill1.0 TWh4
#2416Grass Valley73.5 GWh2
#2945Nevada City32.3 GWh3
#3229Sierra City22.1 GWh1
#1538Smartsville276.7 GWh1
#2505Washington62.2 GWh3

* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Aug 2024