Summary of Electricity Activity in Carlsbad, CA
Summary of Carlsbad, CA Generation
Carlsbad, CA is ranked #1,679 out of 5,755 U.S. cities nationwide and #127 out of 426 California cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 9.6 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 3.0 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Oct 2025 |
| Power Plants | 4 |
| Companies on File | 4 |
| Power Plants in 50 Mile Radius | 176 |
| Power Plants in 100 Mile Radius | 677 |
Map of Top Producing Plants in Carlsbad, CA
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Annual Net Generation From natural gas power
252.9 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#559 /1,468 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#44 /150 California Cities
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #127 / 426 | #1679 / 5755 | 266.32 GWh | 3.00 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #44 / 150 | #559 / 1468 | 252.93 GWh | 2.84 M MMBtu |
| Other Biomass Gas | #12 / 29 | #20 / 62 | 13.39 GWh | 165.82 k MMBtu |
Monthly Net Generation for Carlsbad, CA
Power Plants in Carlsbad, CA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Energy Center | NRG California Peaker Operations LLC | 243.6 GWh | 2.8 M MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Encina Water Pollution Control | Encina Joint Powers Authority | 14.2 GWh | 175.8 k MMBtu | Other Biomass Gas : 94.2% Natural Gas : 5.8% |
| Life Technologies Carlsbad | Bloom Energy | 8.6 GWh | 65.5 k MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Encina | NRG Cabrillo Power Ops Inc | 0.0 Wh | 0 MMBtu | No Information Available |
Electricity Generation for Neighboring Cities
| National Rank | City | Net Generation | # Power Plants |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1819 | Del Mar | 210.1 GWh | 2 |
| #642 | Escondido | 1.4 TWh | 9 |
| #3246 | Fallbrook | 25.2 GWh | 2 |
| #3198 | Oceanside | 26.6 GWh | 3 |
| #3389 | Pala | 20.4 GWh | 3 |
| # | Poway | -5.5 GWh | 4 |
| #506 | San Diego | 2.1 TWh | 63 |
| #4596 | San Marcos | 4.6 GWh | 2 |
| #5078 | Valley Center | 2.4 GWh | 6 |
| # | Vista | -684.0 MWh | 2 |
* Net Generation data is based on the last 12 months since Oct 2025