Summary of Electricity Activity in Butte County, CA
Summary of Butte County, CA Generation
Butte County, CA is ranked #330 out of 2,153 U.S. counties nationwide and #15 out of 55 California counties in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 3.9 TWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 14.3 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Mar 2025 |
| Power Plants | 25 |
| Companies on File | 13 |
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Annual Net Generation From hydroelectric power
3.8 TWh
National Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#9 /546 U.S. Counties
State Rank in Terms of hydroelectric Net Electricity Generation
#2 /37 California Counties
Monthly Net Generation for Butte County, CA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #15 / 55 | #330 / 2153 | 3.90 TWh | 14.27 M MMBtu |
| Water | #2 / 37 | #9 / 546 | 3.84 TWh | 13.72 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #29 / 36 | #708 / 927 | 21.39 GWh | 305.31 k MMBtu |
| Landfill Gas | #16 / 20 | #156 / 248 | 16.84 GWh | 188.80 k MMBtu |
| Solar | #30 / 41 | #756 / 1207 | 15.51 GWh | 55.03 k MMBtu |
| Other Biomass Gas | #20 / 20 | #51 / 53 | 151.40 MWh | 2.14 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Butte County, CA
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Counties
| National Rank | County | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #413 | Colusa County | 2.9 TWh | 3 |
| #1783 | Glenn County | 18.7 GWh | 2 |
| #1247 | Nevada County | 207.0 GWh | 12 |
| #498 | Placer County | 2.1 TWh | 23 |
| #503 | Plumas County | 2.0 TWh | 13 |
| #1709 | Sierra County | 31.1 GWh | 3 |
| #527 | Sutter County | 1.8 TWh | 8 |
| #1575 | Tehama County | 59.7 GWh | 7 |
| #1228 | Yolo County | 222.2 GWh | 15 |
| #568 | Yuba County | 1.6 TWh | 5 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2025
Electricity Generation for Cities Located in Butte County, CA
| State Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #262 | Chico, CA | 22.9 GWh | 3 |
| #106 | Concow, CA | 338.1 GWh | 1 |
| #103 | Forbestown, CA | 353.3 GWh | 3 |
| #366 | Gridley, CA | 5.6 GWh | 2 |
| #178 | Magalia, CA | 91.3 GWh | 3 |
| #22 | Oroville, CA | 2.8 TWh | 10 |
| #284 | Paradise, CA | 16.8 GWh | 1 |
| #109 | Yankee Hill, CA | 315.4 GWh | 1 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Mar 2025