Summary of Electricity Activity in Carlsbad, CA
Summary of Carlsbad, CA Generation
Carlsbad, CA is ranked #1,826 out of 5,757 U.S. cities nationwide and #130 out of 422 California cities in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
| Annual Generation | 17.8 GWh |
|---|---|
| Annual Consumption | 2.4 M MMBtu |
| Last Update | Mar 2026 |
| 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
200.6 GWh
National Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#597 /1,453 U.S. Cities
State Rank in Terms of natural gas Net Electricity Generation
#46 /148 California Cities
Monthly Net Generation for Carlsbad, CA
Monthly Plant Fuel Consumption for Carlsbad, CA
Net Generation by Fuel Source
Net Generation by Fuel Source Breakdown
| State Rank | National Rank | Generation | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | #130 / 422 | #1826 / 5757 | 213.97 GWh | 2.42 M MMBtu |
| Natural Gas | #46 / 148 | #597 / 1453 | 200.56 GWh | 2.25 M MMBtu |
| Other Biomass Gas | #12 / 29 | #19 / 62 | 13.41 GWh | 167.28 k MMBtu |
Power Plants in Carlsbad, CA
| Plant | Utility Name | Generation | Consumption | Fuel Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad Energy Center | NRG California Peaker Operations LLC | 191.1 GWh | 2.2 M MMBtu | Natural Gas |
| Encina Water Pollution Control | Encina Joint Powers Authority | 14.3 GWh | 177.9 k MMBtu | Other Biomass Gas : 93.9% Natural Gas : 6.1% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1833 | Del Mar | 212.4 GWh | 2 |
| #671 | Escondido | 1.3 TWh | 9 |
| #3292 | Fallbrook | 24.6 GWh | 2 |
| #3233 | Oceanside | 26.6 GWh | 3 |
| #3415 | Pala | 20.4 GWh | 3 |
| - | Poway | -11.7 GWh | 4 |
| #555 | San Diego | 1.8 TWh | 63 |
| #4598 | San Marcos | 4.6 GWh | 2 |
| #5539 | Valley Center | 202.0 MWh | 6 |
| - | Vista | -770.0 MWh | 2 |