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 View Graph |
6 |
Economic output in commerce per unit of electricity input View Graph |
6 |
Economic output in industry per unit of electricity input View Graph |
1 |
Annual ethanol consumption View Graph |
2 |
Electricity generation from renewable energy View Graph |
2 |
Electricity generation from hydropower View Graph |
1 |
Electricity generation from biomass View Graph |
1 |
Electricity generation from solar energy View Graph |
3 |
Electricity generation from wind energy View Graph |