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Riverside County, California Electricity Overview
Residents of Riverside County are paying, on average, 72.97% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average price, at 27.70 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour.
Riverside County averages 0.54 megawatt hours generated from wind turbines per person, which is 426th highest county out of 3230 counties in the country.
Riverside County ranks 2nd in the state out of 58 counties for megawatt hours produced using solar power.
Riverside County ranks 97th in the country out of 3230 counties for electricity generated from wind power.
Renewable electricity fuel types account for 84.61%, or 10,049,201.58 megawatt hours, of Riverside County's total energy production, giving the county a ranking of 2nd in California for total megawatt hours from sustainable fuel sources.
Riverside County had a 22.86% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the preceding year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
15,101,745 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.1 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
11,877,617 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
10,049,202 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,828,416 MWh
Production per Capita
4.8 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,794,682,947 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
725.45 kg
Recent Energy News in Riverside
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Electricity Production from Other Biomass Gas
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 481.02 MWhs
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas production national rank dropped by 30 positions to 55th, from last year's value of 25th
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas production state rank dropped by 14 positions to 25th, from last year's value of 11th
- In Riverside, the other biomass gas production national rank increased by 1 position to 55th, from last year's value of 56th
- In Riverside, the other biomass gas production state rank increased by 1 position to 25th, from last year's value of 26th
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 2,168 positions to 2,703rd, from last year's value of 535th
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank dropped by 217 positions to 280th, from last year's value of 63rd
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 9,105.93 MWhs
- In Riverside, the total production national rank increased by 11 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 2,710th
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank increased by 4 positions to 2,703rd, from last month's value of 2,707th
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average total production state rank increased by 2 positions to 280th, from last month's value of 282nd
- In Riverside, the total production state rank increased by 3 positions to 280th, from last year's value of 283rd
- In Riverside, the total production national rank increased by 3 positions to 2,699th, from last month's value of 2,702nd
Electricity Production from Solar
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 1,077 positions to 1,204th, from last year's value of 127th
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank dropped by 155 positions to 178th, from last year's value of 23rd
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 2,296.49 MWhs
Electricity Production from Natural Gas
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank dropped by 723 positions to 1,061st, from last year's value of 338th
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 6,328.43 MWhs
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production state rank dropped by 84 positions to 129th, from last year's value of 45th
- In Riverside, the natural gas production national rank dropped by 5 positions to 1,060th, from last year's value of 1,055th
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 2,250 positions to 2,699th, from last year's value of 449th
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average total emission state rank dropped by 234 positions to 280th, from last year's value of 46th
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 3792391.051538462 CO2 equivalent kgs
Electricity Emission from Production from Other Biomass Gas
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 213330.79 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas emission national rank dropped by 31 positions to 56th, from last year's value of 25th
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas emission state rank dropped by 13 positions to 26th, from last year's value of 13th
Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission national rank dropped by 747 positions to 1,066th, from last year's value of 319th
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission decreased by 100% to 0 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 3579060.2615384613 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In Riverside, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission state rank dropped by 88 positions to 129th, from last year's value of 41st
Riverside, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Riverside is around 18.06 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 38.80% less than California's average rate of 29.51 cents, which ranks the city 164th best for average electricity rate out of 1617 cities in California. Electricity plants in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuels for 68.57% of the megawatt hours they produce. Solar gardens in the city produce, on average, 0.1 megawatt hours per person living within the city. This makes the city the 92nd out of 1617 cities in the state.
Emitting 412,069,142.04 kilograms of CO2 emissions per year, Riverside is the 14th worst out of 1617 cities in the state for total emissions from electricity use. The city also ranks 72nd worst in the state in pollution per person in the city, averaging 1,284.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The top fuel source used in Riverside is Natural Gas. They generate 68.57% of the total production in the city from this fuel source. Solar and Other Biomass Gas are the second and third most often used fuels for electricity generation. Solar makes up 25.78% of electricity production and Other Biomass Gas accounts for 5.64% of total production in the city. Riverside has 8 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 17th highest amount of plants within a single city in California.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Riverside
Riverside residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in December.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Riverside, California
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Riverside Public Utilities | BUNDLED | 18.06 | 120.11 | 80,010 | 795,300 | 143,611,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Riverside, California include: 92503, 92509, 92553, 92507, 92571, 92504, 92557, 92505, 92879, 92506, 92508 and 3 other zip code(s).
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Moreno Valley, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Moreno Valley is around 30.54 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 3.49% higher than California's average rate of 29.51 cents, which ranks the city 653rd best average for electricity rate out of 1617 cities in California. With annual generation of 6,867 megawatt hours, the city is the 167th largest producer of electricity in the state. There has been a 208.91% increase in the amount of electricity produced from solar power over the past year, which is an increase of 4,644 megawatt hours each year.
The consumption of electricity in Moreno Valley accounts for 253,439,100.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 32nd highest in the state out of 1617 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 1,195.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 1449th ranked city in the state for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Moreno Valley. Moreno Valley has the 87th highest power generation plants of any city in California, with 2 total power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Moreno Valley, California
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
Moreno Valley California Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 31.49 | 186.52 | 48,753 | 15,352,100 | |
Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 13.25 | 74.5 | 30,697 | 4,067,000 | |
Southern California Edison | BUNDLED | 30.05 | 141.56 | 18,006,599 | 5,411,196,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Moreno Valley, California include: 92553, 92507, 92571, 92557, 92555, 92508, 92551, 92518
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Corona, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Corona is around 29.54 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 0.12% higher than California's average rate of 29.51 cents, which ranks the city 274th best average for electricity rate out of 1617 cities in California. The city generates 16,999 megawatt hours by burning natural gas, ranking them the 74th ranked city in the state for total electricity production from natural gas out of 1617 cities. More electricity is consumed in Corona than is generated, with electricity usage totaling 3860.55% of generation.
The consumption of electricity in Corona accounts for 193,534,226.46 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 42nd highest in the state out of 1617 cities. More telling of the city's emissions reality is the per resident CO2 emission amount. That amount stands at 1,213.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 102nd ranked city in the state for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Natural Gas makes up 67.39% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Corona. Corona has the 87th highest power generation plants of any city in California, with 2 total power plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Corona
Corona residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Corona, California
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
Corona Department of Water and Power | BUNDLED | 15.21 | 77.14 | 7,822.91 | 1,190,255 | |
Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 13.25 | 74.5 | 30,697 | 4,067,000 | |
Southern California Edison | BUNDLED | 30.05 | 141.56 | 18,006,599 | 5,411,196,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Corona, California include: 92503, 92880, 92882, 92879, 92883, 92881, 92860
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Electricity Production in Riverside County, California
Power Plants in Riverside County, California
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Blythe Energy IncAltaGas (100.00%) | Blythe | CA | Natural Gas | 1,427,458 | 583,582,585.46 | 408.83 | ||
Desert Sunlight 300, LLCClearway Energy (2.27%)General Electric Capital Corp (22.73%)Harbert Power Fund V (2.26%)NextEra Energy (50.00%)Sumitomo Corporation of America (22.74%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 686,384 | ||||
Athos Solar ProjectSE Athos I, LLC (100.00%) | Desert Center CDP | CA | Solar | 685,661 | ||||
McCoy Solar Energy Project HybridNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 646,980 | ||||
Genesis Solar Energy ProjectNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 600,285 | ||||
Riverside County | CA | Natural Gas | 592,625 | 299,022,283 | 504.57 | |||
Blythe Mesa Solar IIBlythe Mesa Solar II, LLC (100.00%) | Blythe | CA | Solar | 580,548 | ||||
SE Athos II, LLCSE Athos II, LLC (100.00%) | Desert Center CDP | CA | Solar | 553,401 | ||||
Desert Sunlight 250, LLCHarbert Power Fund V (5.43%)Clearway Energy (25.00%)Sumitomo Corporation of America (0.90%)CalPERS (18.67%)NextEra Energy (50.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 426,081 | ||||
Arlington Energy Center IIArlington Energy Center II (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 372,837 | ||||
Maverick Solar 7, LLCMaverick Solar 7, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 350,124 | ||||
Blythe Solar II, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 315,829 | ||||
Blythe Solar III, LLC HybridBlythe Solar III, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 306,180 | ||||
Maverick Solar, LLCMaverick Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 305,008 | ||||
Blythe Solar IV, LLCBlythe Solar IV, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 291,215 | ||||
Arlington Energy Center IIIArlington Energy Center III (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 281,027 | ||||
Blythe Solar 110, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 276,574 | ||||
Maverick Solar 6, LLCMaverick Solar 6, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 268,179 | ||||
Mountain View I&2 | Palm Springs | CA | Wind | 266,114 | 12/2021 | |||
Maverick Solar 4, LLCMaverick Solar 4, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 264,634 |
Riverside County, California Details
Coming in as the 182nd worst ranked county in the country, Riverside County emits 1,794,682,946.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 2773rd worst in pollution per person in the county, averaging 725.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The top fuel source used in Riverside County is Solar. They generate 71.60% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Natural Gas and Wind are the second and third most often used fuels for electricity generation. Natural Gas makes up 17.05% of electricity production and Wind accounts for 11.31% of total production in the county. Riverside County has 99 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 5th highest amount of plants within a single county.
Providers In Each City in Riverside County:
- Banning, California:
- Banning Utilities: 100.00%
- Beaumont, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Blythe, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Calimesa, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Canyon Lake, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Cathedral City, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Coachella, California:
- Imperial Irrigation District: 100.00%
- Corona, California:
- Corona Department of Water and Power: 3.43%
- Southern California Edison: 96.57%
- Desert Hot Springs, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Eastvale, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Hemet, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Indian Wells, California:
- Southern California Edison: 82.42%
- Imperial Irrigation District: 17.58%
- Indio, California:
- Imperial Irrigation District: 100.00%
- Jurupa Valley, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- La Quinta, California:
- Imperial Irrigation District: 100.00%
- Lake Elsinore, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Menifee, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Moreno Valley, California:
- Moreno Valley California Electric Utility: 60.90%
- Southern California Edison: 39.10%
- Murrieta, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Norco, California:
- Riverside Public Utilities: 1.89%
- Southern California Edison: 98.11%
- Palm Desert, California:
- Southern California Edison: 95.64%
- Imperial Irrigation District: 4.36%
- Palm Springs, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Perris, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Rancho Mirage, California:
- Rancho Mirage Energy Authority: 49.98%
- Imperial Irrigation District: 1.43%
- Southern California Edison: 48.59%
- Riverside, California:
- Riverside Public Utilities: 100.00%
- San Jacinto, California:
- San Jacinto Power: 49.98%
- Southern California Edison: 50.02%
- Temecula, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 6.94%
- Southern California Edison: 93.06%
- Wildomar, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Riverside County, California?
The largest electricity provider in Riverside County, California by total revenue is Southern California Edison.
How many power plants are in Riverside County, California?
Riverside County, California has 99 electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Riverside County, California?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Southern California Edison | 331,285 |
2 | Riverside Public Utilities | 112,233 |
3 | Imperial Irrigation District | 47,907 |
4 | San Jacinto Power | 14,434 |
5 | Rancho Mirage Energy Authority | 14,362 |
6 | Banning Utilities | 13,223 |
7 | Moreno Valley California Electric Utility | 7,754 |
8 | Corona Department of Water and Power | 1,843 |
9 | Pilot Power Group | 239 |
10 | Commercial Energy of California | 45 |
How many electric companies offer service in Riverside County, California?
Riverside County, California has 10 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.