Fresno County, CA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Fresno County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

High Power Bills?

Reduce or replace your electricity bill with solar

Fresno County, California Electricity Overview

Fresno County has accomplished a 32.15% rise in the use of renewable fuels for electricity production during the course of the previous 12 months.

Citizens in Fresno County pay $161.08 per month for residential electricity, compared to the nationwide average bill of $138.3.

Fresno County produces 45.04% of their electricity from hydroelectric power, roughly 3,025,237 megawatt hours per year.

Fresno County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 109.54% above the US average, at 33.56 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents.

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Fresno County saw a 35.49% drop in the previous 12 months.

With 1,015,190 citizens living within the county and 6,717,196 megawatt hours produced per year, Fresno County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 6.62 megawatt hours. The city is 1056th highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the nation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    6,197,150 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    6,717,196 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    5,719,964 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    997,232 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    6.62 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    601,508,630 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    592.51 kg

Recent Energy News in Fresno

To see recent electricity news for cities in Fresno County, select the city, year, and month you want to see news for below.

Top Headlines

Residential Electricity Prices

Commercial Electricity Prices

Industrial Electricity Prices

Electricity Production from Solar

Electricity Production from Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source

Electricity Production from All Fuel Types

Electricity Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas

Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types

Fresno Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for February, 2024

36.5¢ per kWh

  • 14.56% higher than last month
  • 46.41% higher than February last year
  • 7.8% higher than the California average
  • 123.95% higher than the US average
  • 1,526th in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 68 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 515 since February last year
  • 26,537th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 299 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,517 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

36¢ per kWh

  • 2.75% higher than last month
  • 14.1% higher than February last year
  • 9.82% higher than the California average
  • 112.51% higher than the US average
  • 1,463rd in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 26,471st in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 113 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 158 since February last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$170.3 per month

  • 0.51% lower than last month
  • 37.68% higher than February last year
  • 11.15% higher than the California average
  • 35.84% higher than the US average
  • 1,487th in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 114 since February last year
  • 23,789th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,345 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 10,647 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$170.44 per month

  • 2.33% higher than last month
  • 0.76% higher than February last year
  • 6.78% higher than the California average
  • 28.61% higher than the US average
  • 1,484th in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 25,030th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,054 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 323 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

37.07¢ per kWh

  • 7.15% higher than last month
  • 29.47% higher than February last year
  • 22.77% higher than the California average
  • 172.24% higher than the US average
  • 1,525th in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 60 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 61 since February last year
  • 26,691st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 75 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 511 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

35.52¢ per kWh

  • 2.02% higher than last month
  • 11.65% higher than February last year
  • 17.62% higher than the California average
  • 151.57% higher than the US average
  • 1,465th in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 65 since February last year
  • 26,635th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 10 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 60 since February last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$1,115.45 per month

  • 7.18% higher than last month
  • 29.57% higher than February last year
  • 7.44% higher than the California average
  • 33.33% lower than the US average
  • 1,505th in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 64 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 117 since February last year
  • 25,022nd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 36 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 511 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$1,079.66 per month

  • 2% higher than last month
  • 10.16% higher than February last year
  • 2.77% lower than the California average
  • 34.27% lower than the US average
  • 999th in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 51 since February last year
  • 24,355th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 248 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 702 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for February, 2024

27.67¢ per kWh

  • 7.76% higher than last month
  • 29.02% higher than February last year
  • 15.47% higher than the California average
  • 180.84% higher than the US average
  • 1,500th in the state out of 1,529 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 66 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 74 since February last year
  • 25,753rd in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 99 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 706 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

27.85¢ per kWh

  • 1.9% higher than last month
  • 18.4% higher than February last year
  • 12.47% higher than the California average
  • 172.98% higher than the US average
  • 1,464th in the state out of 1,529 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 65 since February last year
  • 25,849th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 189 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 641 since February last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for February, 2024

$1,328.13 per month

  • 1.09% lower than last month
  • 14.68% higher than February last year
  • 45.27% lower than the California average
  • 95.67% lower than the US average
  • 912th in the state out of 1,529 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since February last year
  • 3,675th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 70 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,601 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$2,241.43 per month

  • 0.64% higher than last month
  • 12.54% lower than February last year
  • 35.15% lower than the California average
  • 93.42% lower than the US average
  • 949th in the state out of 1,529 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 41 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
  • 4,799th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 603 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 716 since February last year

Fresno Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

470,483.02 MWh

  • 6.02% lower than last month
  • 7.24% higher than February last year
  • 91.13% lower than the California average
  • 95.13% lower than the US average
  • 46th in the state out of 280 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since February last year
  • 355th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 13 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

534,522.36 MWh

  • 0.25% lower than last month
  • 24.7% higher than February last year
  • 92.13% lower than the California average
  • 95.41% lower than the US average
  • 52nd in the state out of 280 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 45 since February last year
  • 380th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 333 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024

2,159 MWh

  • 6.05% lower than last month
  • 6.72% higher than February last year
  • 86.4% lower than the California average
  • 90.68% lower than the US average
  • 58th in the state out of 288 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since February last year
  • 536th in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 63 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

2,438.69 MWh

  • 0.26% lower than last month
  • 39.99% lower than February last year
  • 87.42% lower than the California average
  • 90.52% lower than the US average
  • 65th in the state out of 288 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 17 since February last year
  • 533rd in the US out of 2,738 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 8 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 161 since February last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

470,483.02 MWh

  • 6.02% lower than last month
  • 7.24% higher than February last year
  • 95.84% lower than the California average
  • 96.79% lower than the US average
  • 43rd in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since February last year
  • 271st in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

534,522.36 MWh

  • 0.25% lower than last month
  • 24.7% higher than February last year
  • 96.27% lower than the California average
  • 96.98% lower than the US average
  • 49th in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 36 since February last year
  • 295th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 252 since February last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024

2,159 MWh

  • 6.05% lower than last month
  • 6.72% higher than February last year
  • 92.68% lower than the California average
  • 94.33% lower than the US average
  • 36th in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 5 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 9 since February last year
  • 248th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 12 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 8 since February last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

2,438.69 MWh

  • 0.26% lower than last month
  • 24.41% higher than February last year
  • 93.17% lower than the California average
  • 94.5% lower than the US average
  • 45th in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 19 since February last year
  • 266th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 194 since February last year

Fresno, CA Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

The residential electricity price is 34.16 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Fresno, resulting in the city ranking 962nd out of 1617 cities in California. The city is the 202nd highest producing city out of 1617 cities in the state, averaging 0.11 megawatt hours produced per consumer in the city per year. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $162.89 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.3. Patrons in Fresno pay 17.78% more compared to the rest of the country.

Emissions in Fresno average 1,193.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 1453rd worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions for the city from electricity use is 650,993,630.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 7th highest in California. The city has 11 power producing plants, which is the 10th most out of any city in California.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fresno

Fresno residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.421/kWh$0.167/kWh$256.55/mo.$68.05/mo.
685th35.40¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fresno
721st$170.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fresno Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fresno, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Kings River Conservation DistrictBUNDLED
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED35.40170.7810,706,9823,789,904,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

Zips with electric coverage in Fresno, California include: 93722, 93727, 93619, 93720, 93611, 93726, 93702, 93706, 93711, 93705, 93612 and 10 other zip code(s).

Clovis, CA Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

The residential electricity price is 34.16 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Clovis, resulting in the city ranking 962nd out of 1617 cities in California. Suppliers operating in the city limits have achieved an increase in production from solar fields of approximately 3,085 megawatt hours, or 100.00%. There is a deficit of 757,196.51 megawatt hours in the city due to consumers consuming 24544.46% more electricity than the city's electricity plants generate. This results in the city needing to purchase additional electricity.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Clovis averages 1,197.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 149,137,690.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 60th worst in California for total pollution. The city is home to 2 power producing plants, which is the 87th highest for a city in the state. Clovis has about 100.00% of its electricity generated from Solar.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clovis

Clovis residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.421/kWh$0.167/kWh$256.55/mo.$68.05/mo.
685th35.40¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clovis
721st$170.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clovis Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clovis, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Kings River Conservation DistrictBUNDLED
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED35.40170.7810,706,9823,789,904,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

Zips with electric coverage in Clovis, California include: 93727, 93619, 93611, 93726, 93612, 93626

Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.

Sanger, CA Electricity Overview

Coverage Map Placeholder

The residential electricity price is 34.16 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Sanger, resulting in the city ranking 962nd out of 1617 cities in California. The city produces around 0.15 megawatt hours per resident a year from power plants in its city limits, which makes them the 188th highest generating city in the state out of 1617 cities. Hydroelectric dams and other facilities in the city produce 1,311 megawatt hours, or 32.69% of the city's electricity, which ranks them 29th highest hydroelectric energy producing city out of 1617 cities in California.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Sanger averages 1,225.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 32,390,715.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 283rd worst in California for total pollution. The city is home to 2 power producing plants, which is the 87th highest for a city in the state. Sanger has about 67.31% of its electricity generated from Natural Gas.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sanger

Sanger residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.421/kWh$0.167/kWh$256.55/mo.$68.05/mo.
685th35.40¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sanger
721st$170.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sanger Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sanger, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED35.40170.7810,706,9823,789,904,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

Go Solar for less than your cell phone bill.

Electricity Production in Fresno County, California

Power Plants in Fresno County, California

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Panoche Energy CenterAres Management (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Natural Gas 793,618390,579,966492.15
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 756,795
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 565,553
Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings, LLCConsolidated Edison Development (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Solar 556,302
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 538,269
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 475,221
RE TranquillitySP Tranquillity Solar Storage, LLC (66.67%)Southern Company (33.33%)
Fresno County CA Solar 424,917
Fresno County CA Solar 307,832
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 226,603
Big Creek CDP CA Conventional Hydroelectric 220,151
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 198,373
Fresno County CA Solar 140,465
Five Points Solar ParkFive Points Solar Park, LLC (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Solar 139,184
Rio Bravo FresnoRio Bravo Fresno (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Wood/Wood Waste Solids 137,895183,068,338.881,327.59
Fresno County CA Solar 113,129
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 100,817
Fifth Standard Solar PV, LLC (Hybrid)RWE Renewables Americas (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Solar 90,161
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 75,624
Friant Hydro FacilityFriant Power Authority (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 73,379
Little Bear Solar 1, LLCLongroad Energy (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Solar 70,719

Fresno County, California Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Fresno County citizens average 592.51 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity use of 601,508,629.79 kilograms. Around 45.04% of electricity in Fresno County comes from generation using Conventional Hydroelectric. Taken together with Solar (38.18%) and Natural Gas (15.16%), these three fuel sources make up 98.38% of the county electricity generation. Fresno County has the 5th most power producing plants of any county in California, with 82 total power plants.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
45.04%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
38.18%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
15.16%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
1.93%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.32%

Fresno County, California Net Metering

There are 5 companies in Fresno County providing electricity. Of those 5, 2 of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and California has highly favorable laws for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 electricity providers who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these providers is 14.17%. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Fresno County is ranked as the 2964th best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Fresno County:

  • Clovis, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Coalinga, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
  • Firebaugh, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.01%
    • Kings River Conservation District: 49.99%
  • Fowler, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Fresno, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 49.99%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.01%
  • Huron, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
  • Kerman, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Kingsburg, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Mendota, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Orange Cove, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Parlier, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Reedley, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • San Joaquin, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Sanger, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Selma, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Fresno County, California?

Fresno County, California has 5 electricity companies operating in the area.

How many power plants are located in Fresno County, California?

There are 82 active electricity plants in Fresno County, California

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Fresno County, California?

The largest electricity supplier in Fresno County, California by megawatt hours sold is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Which electricity companies offer service in Fresno County, California?

King Manalo
Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2023-12-06