Summary of Electricity Activity in Alta, CA
Summary of Alta, CA Generation
Alta, CA is ranked #1,765 out of 5,967 U.S. cities nationwide and #122 out of 430 California cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 33.5 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 921.7 k MMBtu |
| Last Update | Dec 2025 |
| Power Plants | 4 |
| Companies on File | 1 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 89 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 346 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Alta, CA
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
247.5 GWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#171 /902 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#33 /108 California Cities
Monthly Net Generation for Alta, CA
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Alta, CA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #122 / 430 | #1765 / 5967 | 247.46 GWh | 921.66 k MMBtu |
| Water | #33 / 108 | #171 / 902 | 247.46 GWh | 921.66 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Alta, CA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drum 2 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 164.2 GWh | 612.2 k MMBtu | Water |
| Dutch Flat | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 66.0 GWh | 250.2 k MMBtu | Water |
| Drum 1 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 15.1 GWh | 51.5 k MMBtu | Water |
| Alta Powerhouse | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 2.2 GWh | 7.7 k MMBtu | Water |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2679 | Auburn | 61.1 GWh | 4 |
| #2392 | Colfax | 102.0 GWh | 2 |
| #661 | Dobbins | 1.3 TWh | 2 |
| #3708 | Dutch Flat | 15.2 GWh | 1 |
| #911 | Foresthill | 821.1 GWh | 4 |
| #2599 | Grass Valley | 73.4 GWh | 2 |
| #3105 | Nevada City | 33.2 GWh | 3 |
| #3612 | Sierra City | 17.1 GWh | 1 |
| #1983 | Smartsville | 181.2 GWh | 1 |
| #3080 | Washington | 34.3 GWh | 3 |