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San Mateo County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics

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San Mateo County, California Electricity Overview

As the 791st largest generator of solar energy in the country out of 3230, San Mateo County produces a total of 5,484 megawatt hours from solar.

Citizens in San Mateo County, on average, pay $153.74 per month for residential electricity, compared to the nationwide average of $138.3.

San Mateo County has a population of 729,181 residents.

San Mateo County continues to make strides with the lowering of non-renewable fuel type use for electricity generation purposes. The county has achieved a 16.19% curtailment in the use of these fuel types in their power facilities.

With 729,181 residents within its borders and 135,479 megawatt hours produced a year, San Mateo County has a megawatt hour per capita production of 0.19 megawatt hours. This is the 51 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest supplier in San Mateo County is Peninsula Clean Energy.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    4,451,230 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    135,479 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    99,444 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    36,035 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.19 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    911,975,478 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,250.68 kg

Recent Energy News in San Mateo

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San Mateo 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 is the same 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 68 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 is the same 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 562 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 716 since February last year

San Mateo, CA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for San Mateo is approximately 33.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.96% above California's average rate of 29.51 cents. Producing 0.02 megawatt hours per resident living in the city, San Mateo ranks as the 242nd highest producing city in the state out of 1617 cities. The city produces 2,442 megawatt hours from its electrical power plants, which is the 224th most in total generation for a city in the state.

On average, San Mateo residents emit 1,207.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 107th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California. This results in a total emissions amount of 121,954,701.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has one electricity plant. In San Mateo, Natural Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Mateo

San Mateo 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.
1518th35.40¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of San Mateo
1557th$170.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for San Mateo Residents

Electric Companies With Service in San Mateo, 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
Peninsula Clean EnergyENERGY10.3147.461,530,250157,815,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

Zips with electric coverage in San Mateo, California include: 94403, 94010, 94404, 94401, 94402

Daly City, CA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Daly City is approximately 33.03 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.95% above California's average rate of 29.51 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $153.18 per month, while the US average is $138.3. Peninsula Clean Energy sells an estimated 59,127.19 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity supplier.

On average, Daly City residents emit 1,202.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 368th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California. At 1,202.33 kilograms per person and 99,990 people in the city, the city emits 120,220,913.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 87th worst rank in California for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Daly City have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Daly City

Daly City 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 Daly City
721st$170.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for Daly City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Daly City, 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
Peninsula Clean EnergyENERGY10.3147.461,530,250157,815,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

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Redwood City, CA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Redwood City is approximately 33.04 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.96% above California's average rate of 29.51 cents. Production using renewable fuel types totals 0.08 megawatt hours produced per citizen, which results in a ranking of 141st in the state out of 1617 cities. There is 3711.02% more electricity used in Redwood City than is produced, eliciting the need to purchase electricity from nearby municipalities and rural areas.

On average, Redwood City residents emit 1,227.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 94th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California. This results in a total emissions amount of 98,847,821.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has 2 electricity plants, which is the 87th highest for a city in the state. When it comes to electricity production, Redwood City's main fuel type is Natural Gas, accounting for 52.42%, or 6,762.06 megawatt hours of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Redwood City

Redwood City 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 Redwood City
721st$170.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for Redwood City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Redwood City, 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
Peninsula Clean EnergyENERGY10.3147.461,530,250157,815,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

Zips with electric coverage in Redwood City, California include: 94061, 94063, 94070, 94002, 94062, 94065

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Electricity Production in San Mateo County, California

Power Plants in San Mateo County, California

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Ameresco Ox MountainAMERESCO Ox Mountain Energy LLC (100.00%)
San Mateo County CA Landfill Gas 87,82347,252,587.74538.04
SRI International Cogen ProjectSRI International (100.00%)
Menlo Park CA Natural Gas 26,8319,119,899.74339.9
Silicon Valley Clean WaterSilicon Valley Clean Water (100.00%)
Redwood City CA Other Biomass Gas 6,8282,052,897.67300.66
AT&T - Redwood CityBloom Energy (100.00%)
Redwood City CA Natural Gas 6,0712,513,133.84413.96
Shelter Creek Condominiums SolarSCP 7, LLP (100.00%)
San Bruno CA Solar 3,625
Franklin Templeton San MateoFranklin Templeton Companies LLC (100.00%)
San Mateo CA Natural Gas 2,4421,005,221.7411.64
Gilead Foster City Solar ProjectGilead Sciences Inc. Foster City (100.00%)
Foster City CA Solar 1,859

San Mateo County, California Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in San Mateo County results in 911,975,477.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 375th highest amount of any county in the country. Averaging 1,250.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 2710th worst for pollution per capita. Landfill Gas is the primary fuel in San Mateo County, with 64.82% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Natural Gas and Other Biomass Gas make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 26.60% and 4.53% of total electricity generation, respectively. San Mateo County is home to 7 power producing plants, which is the 35th most plants within a county in California.

LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
64.82%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
26.60%
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
Other Biomass Gas
4.53%
SOLAR
Solar
4.05%

San Mateo County, California Net Metering

Out of the 5 suppliers in San Mateo County, 2 of them offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are highly favorable for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in San Mateo County is 12.58%. This includes data from 4 providers, including Peninsula Clean Energy, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. With a state average energy loss of 9.15%, San Mateo County is ranked as the 13th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in San Mateo County:

  • Atherton, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.00%
  • Belmont, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Brisbane, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.99%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.01%
  • Burlingame, California:
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 1.11%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.43%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.46%
  • Colma, California:
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 0.70%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.65%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.65%
  • Daly City, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.92%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.08%
  • East Palo Alto, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.01%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.99%
  • Foster City, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.01%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.99%
  • Half Moon Bay, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Hillsborough, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.68%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.68%
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 0.63%
  • Menlo Park, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.18%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.19%
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 1.63%
  • Millbrae, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 48.33%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 48.86%
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 2.81%
  • Pacifica, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 48.82%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 48.82%
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 2.36%
  • Portola Valley, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.02%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.98%
  • Redwood City, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.99%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.01%
  • San Bruno, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.53%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.53%
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 0.93%
  • San Carlos, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • San Mateo, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • South San Francisco, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.52%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 48.59%
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 1.89%
  • Woodside, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 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 San Mateo County, California?

San Mateo County, California is home to 5 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

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

By total customer count, Peninsula Clean Energy is the largest electricity provider in San Mateo County, California.

How many power plants are located in San Mateo County, California?

There are 7 power plants in San Mateo County, California

What electricity companies offer service in San Mateo County, California?

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-12-06