Power Plants Near 93458 — Santa Maria, CA

Power generation near this area

There are 25 power plants within 50 miles of Santa Maria, California (ZIP 93458), with a combined 3,787 MW of nameplate capacity. Solar is the most common fuel type in this area with 12 of the 25 nearby plants. The closest plant is Santa Maria Cogen Plant at 2.2 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.