Summary of Electricity Activity in Santa Cruz, CA
Summary of Santa Cruz, CA Generation
Santa Cruz, CA is ranked #2,649 out of 5,550 U.S. cities nationwide and #213 out of 431 California cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 4.7 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 556.3 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2023 |
| Power Plants | 3 |
| Companies on File | 3 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 122 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 406 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Santa Cruz, CA
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Annual Net Generation From natural gas power
32.6 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#945 /1,488 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#80 /154 California Cities
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #213 / 431 | #2649 / 5550 | 49.34 GWh | 556.34 k MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #80 / 154 | #945 / 1488 | 32.60 GWh | 405.73 k MMBtu |
| Landfill Gas | #28 / 34 | #218 / 284 | 9.97 GWh | 126.05 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #138 / 250 | #1583 / 2708 | 6.78 GWh | 24.56 k MMBtu |
Monthly Net Generation for Santa Cruz, CA
Power Plants in Santa Cruz, CA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California Santa Cruz | University of California Santa Cruz | 35.9 GWh | 417.0 k MMBtu | Natural Gas : 90.8% Solar : 9.2% |
| Santa Cruz Energy | Santa Cruz Energy LLC | 10.0 GWh | 126.0 k MMBtu | Landfill Gas |
| UC Santa Cruz Solar | Forefront Power, LLC | 3.5 GWh | 13.2 k MMBtu | Solar |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #5501 | Aptos | 13.0 MWh | 1 |
| #3897 | Aromas | 9.1 GWh | 1 |
| #2454 | Cupertino | 68.7 GWh | 3 |
| #2218 | Gilroy | 101.8 GWh | 4 |
| #5089 | Live Oak | 1.5 GWh | 1 |
| #2748 | Marina | 43.0 GWh | 3 |
| #267 | Moss Landing | 4.6 TWh | 3 |
| #354 | San Jose | 3.5 TWh | 33 |
| #788 | Santa Clara | 986.3 GWh | 15 |
| #3340 | Watsonville | 18.8 GWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Aug 2024