Power Plants Near 93109 — Santa Barbara, CA

Power generation near this area

There are 34 power plants within 50 miles of Santa Barbara, California (ZIP 93109), with a combined 2,354 MW of nameplate capacity. Solar is the most common fuel type in this area with 11 of the 34 nearby plants. The closest plant is Broadway 3 - Ucsb Lot 38 at 7.9 miles.

Nameplate capacity is the maximum output a plant can produce under ideal conditions — actual generation depends on fuel availability, demand, and maintenance schedules. Capacity factor (shown on individual plant pages) measures how much of that theoretical maximum a plant actually delivers over a year. Nuclear plants typically run above 90%; solar and wind range from 20–45% depending on location and weather.

All data comes from federal EIA and EPA releases. For a printable version of this proximity search, use the report link below. To explore all plants in California, visit the California state page.