California Energy Statistics

This section features statistics on California energy consumption and electricity generation, including how the state ranks in these areas compared to other states.

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Energy Consumption

Find out the total energy consumption and how much energy in California is consumed by businesses and government, homes, industry, and transportation.

Electricity Generation

Find out how much electricity California generates in total and from renewable energy.

California Top-Ten Rankings

California ranks in the top ten among all states for the following statistical indicators for energy efficiency and renewable energy in 2010.

Rank Energy Indicator
4
Economic output in commerce per unit of energy input
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6
Economic output in commerce per unit of electricity input
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6
Economic output in industry per unit of electricity input
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1
Annual ethanol consumption
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2
Electricity generation from renewable energy
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2
Electricity generation from hydropower
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1
Electricity generation from biomass
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1
Electricity generation from solar energy
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3
Electricity generation from wind energy
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