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Santa Clara County, California Electricity Overview
As the 429th largest generator of solar energy in the United States out of 3230, Santa Clara County produces a total of 41,283 megawatt hours from solar.
On average, Santa Clara County citizens are responsible for 1,705.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, while the statewide average emissions per capita is 1,287.2.
Santa Clara County residents pay an average residential electricity bill of $159.91, which is 15.63% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.3.
Solar power usage in Santa Clara County has risen by 4.15% year over year, with 41,283 megawatt hours being generated from solar within the past year compared to 39,638 the 12 months before.
The usage of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation in Santa Clara County increased by 10.20% last year.
There was a 7.19% decline in CO2 emissions per capita during the course of the most recent year in Santa Clara County.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
11,421,040 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.1 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,307,245 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
107,839 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,199,406 MWh
Production per Capita
2.3 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
3,191,354,963 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,705.74 kg
Recent Energy News in San Jose
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Residential Electricity Prices
- In San Jose, the residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 10,647 positions to 23,789th, from last year's value of 13,142nd
- In San Jose, the residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 4,345 positions to 23,789th, from last month's value of 19,444th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 1,054 positions to 25,030th, from last month's value of 23,976th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill national rank dropped by 323 positions to 25,030th, from last year's value of 24,707th
- In San Jose, the residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 114 positions to 1,487th, from last year's value of 1,373rd
- In San Jose, the residential electricity bill increased by 37.68% to $170.3, from last year's value of $123.69
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill increased by 2.33% to $170.44, from last month's value of $166.56
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average residential electricity bill increased by 0.76% to $170.44, from last year's value of $169.17
- In San Jose, the residential electricity bill state rank dropped by 1 position to 1,487th, from last month's value of 1,486th
- In San Jose, the residential electricity bill decreased by 0.51% to $170.3, from last month's value of $171.17
Commercial Electricity Prices
- In San Jose, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 511 positions to 26,691st, from last year's value of 26,180th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate state rank increased by 65 positions to 1,465th, from last year's value of 1,530th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank increased by 60 positions to 26,635th, from last year's value of 26,695th
- In San Jose, the commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 75 positions to 26,691st, from last month's value of 26,616th
- In San Jose, the commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 61 positions to 1,525th, from last year's value of 1,464th
- In San Jose, the commercial electricity rate state rank dropped by 60 positions to 1,525th, from last month's value of 1,465th
- In San Jose, the commercial electricity rate increased by 29.47% to 37.07 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 28.63 ¢ / kWh
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 11.65% to 35.52 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 31.82 ¢ / kWh
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate national rank dropped by 10 positions to 26,635th, from last month's value of 26,625th
- In San Jose, the commercial electricity rate increased by 7.15% to 37.07 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 34.6 ¢ / kWh
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average commercial electricity rate increased by 2.02% to 35.52 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 34.82 ¢ / kWh
Industrial Electricity Prices
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 641 positions to 25,849th, from last year's value of 25,208th
- In San Jose, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 706 positions to 25,753rd, from last year's value of 25,047th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 189 positions to 25,849th, from last month's value of 25,660th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate state rank increased by 65 positions to 1,464th, from last year's value of 1,529th
- In San Jose, the industrial electricity rate national rank dropped by 99 positions to 25,753rd, from last month's value of 25,654th
- In San Jose, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 74 positions to 1,500th, from last year's value of 1,426th
- In San Jose, the industrial electricity rate state rank dropped by 66 positions to 1,500th, from last month's value of 1,434th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 18.4% to 27.85 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 23.52 ¢ / kWh
- In San Jose, the industrial electricity rate increased by 29.02% to 27.67 ¢ / kWh, from last year's value of 21.45 ¢ / kWh
- In San Jose, the industrial electricity rate increased by 7.76% to 27.67 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 25.68 ¢ / kWh
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average industrial electricity rate increased by 1.9% to 27.85 ¢ / kWh, from last month's value of 27.33 ¢ / kWh
Electricity Production from Natural Gas
- In San Jose, the natural gas production increased by 71.58% to 344,670.31 MWhs, from last year's value of 200,876.97 MWhs
- In San Jose, the natural gas production national rank increased by 32 positions to 38th, from last year's value of 70th
- In San Jose, the natural gas production decreased by 18.61% to 344,670.31 MWhs, from last month's value of 423,462.23 MWhs
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production national rank dropped by 7 positions to 84th, from last year's value of 77th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production decreased by 4.11% to 228,835.53 MWhs, from last year's value of 238,633.77 MWhs
- In San Jose, the natural gas production national rank increased by 6 positions to 38th, from last month's value of 44th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average natural gas production decreased by 0.96% to 228,835.53 MWhs, from last month's value of 231,051.37 MWhs
- In San Jose, the natural gas production state rank increased by 2 positions to 4th, from last year's value of 6th
Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 281 positions to 121st, from last year's value of 402nd
- In San Jose, the distillate fuel oil production decreased by 41.3% to 7.74 MWhs, from last month's value of 13.19 MWhs
- In San Jose, the distillate fuel oil production decreased by 29.5% to 7.74 MWhs, from last year's value of 10.98 MWhs
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production increased by 10.99% to 9.05 MWhs, from last year's value of 8.16 MWhs
- In San Jose, the distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 27 positions to 65th, from last month's value of 92nd
- In San Jose, the distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 18 positions to 65th, from last year's value of 83rd
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production increased by 2.21% to 9.05 MWhs, from last month's value of 8.86 MWhs
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production state rank increased by 2 positions to 4th, from last year's value of 6th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil production national rank increased by 2 positions to 121st, from last month's value of 123rd
- In San Jose, the distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 2 positions to 5th, from last month's value of 3rd
- In San Jose, the distillate fuel oil production state rank dropped by 1 position to 5th, from last year's value of 4th
Electricity Production from Solar
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average solar production national rank dropped by 756 positions to 1,204th, from last year's value of 448th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average solar production state rank dropped by 107 positions to 178th, from last year's value of 71st
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average solar production decreased by 100% to 0 MWhs, from last year's value of 537.87 MWhs
Electricity Production from Other Biomass Gas
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas production increased by 17.9% to 3,117.8 MWhs, from last year's value of 2,644.34 MWhs
- In San Jose, the other biomass gas production decreased by 20.1% to 3,010.95 MWhs, from last month's value of 3,768.58 MWhs
- In San Jose, the other biomass gas production decreased by 6.75% to 3,010.95 MWhs, from last year's value of 3,229.05 MWhs
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas production increased by 2.81% to 3,117.8 MWhs, from last month's value of 3,032.61 MWhs
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas production national rank increased by 2 positions to 4th, from last year's value of 6th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas production state rank increased by 2 positions to 2nd, from last year's value of 4th
- In San Jose, the other biomass gas production national rank increased by 1 position to 3rd, from last year's value of 4th
- In San Jose, the other biomass gas production state rank increased by 1 position to 1st, from last year's value of 2nd
- In San Jose, the other biomass gas production state rank increased by 1 position to 1st, from last month's value of 2nd
Electricity Production from All Fuel Types
- In San Jose, the total production increased by 70.34% to 347,689 MWhs, from last year's value of 204,117 MWhs
- In San Jose, the total production national rank increased by 39 positions to 52nd, from last year's value of 91st
- In San Jose, the total production decreased by 18.62% to 347,689 MWhs, from last month's value of 427,244 MWhs
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average total production national rank dropped by 7 positions to 106th, from last year's value of 99th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 4.08% to 231,962.38 MWhs, from last year's value of 241,824.14 MWhs
- In San Jose, the total production national rank increased by 9 positions to 52nd, from last month's value of 61st
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average total production decreased by 0.91% to 231,962.38 MWhs, from last month's value of 234,092.85 MWhs
- In San Jose, the total production state rank increased by 2 positions to 4th, from last year's value of 6th
Electricity Production from Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source production national rank dropped by 37 positions to 126th, from last year's value of 89th
- In San Jose, the batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source production national rank increased by 24 positions to 132nd, from last year's value of 156th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source production state rank dropped by 7 positions to 34th, from last year's value of 27th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source production national rank increased by 4 positions to 126th, from last month's value of 130th
- In San Jose, the batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source production state rank increased by 6 positions to 36th, from last year's value of 42nd
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source production state rank increased by 2 positions to 34th, from last month's value of 36th
- In San Jose, the batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source production national rank increased by 2 positions to 132nd, from last month's value of 134th
Electricity Emission from Production from Other Biomass Gas
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas emission increased by 10.12% to 1359375.4684615384 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 1234503.5976923076 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the other biomass gas emission decreased by 19.91% to 1312164 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 1638278.41 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the other biomass gas emission decreased by 6.59% to 1312164 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 1404796.53 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas emission increased by 2.75% to 1359375.4684615384 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 1322942.49 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas emission national rank increased by 2 positions to 4th, from last year's value of 6th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average other biomass gas emission state rank increased by 2 positions to 2nd, from last year's value of 4th
- In San Jose, the other biomass gas emission national rank dropped by 2 positions to 5th, from last month's value of 3rd
- In San Jose, the other biomass gas emission national rank dropped by 1 position to 5th, from last year's value of 4th
Electricity Emission from Production from Natural Gas
- In San Jose, the natural gas emission increased by 70.7% to 140063543.20000002 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 82050975.86 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the natural gas emission national rank increased by 37 positions to 35th, from last year's value of 72nd
- In San Jose, the natural gas emission decreased by 19.51% to 140063543.20000002 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 174006980.28 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission national rank dropped by 7 positions to 80th, from last year's value of 73rd
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission decreased by 4.24% to 94355532.71846154 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 98529799.65230769 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission national rank increased by 3 positions to 80th, from last month's value of 83rd
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission state rank increased by 1 position to 7th, from last month's value of 8th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average natural gas emission decreased by 0.98% to 94355532.71846154 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 95294066.16153847 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the natural gas emission state rank increased by 2 positions to 4th, from last year's value of 6th
- In San Jose, the natural gas emission state rank dropped by 1 position to 4th, from last month's value of 3rd
Electricity Emission from Production from All Fuel Types
- In San Jose, the total emission increased by 69.39% to 141380522.595 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 83462588.02600001 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the total emission national rank increased by 42 positions to 54th, from last year's value of 96th
- In San Jose, the total emission decreased by 19.51% to 141380522.595 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 175653407.82000002 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank dropped by 6 positions to 107th, from last year's value of 101st
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 4.06% to 95720521.39884616 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 99770218.49261539 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the total emission national rank increased by 6 positions to 54th, from last month's value of 60th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average total emission national rank increased by 1 position to 107th, from last month's value of 108th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average total emission decreased by 0.93% to 95720521.39884616 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 96622502.19092308 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the total emission state rank increased by 2 positions to 4th, from last year's value of 6th
- In San Jose, the total emission state rank dropped by 1 position to 4th, from last month's value of 3rd
Electricity Emission from Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission national rank increased by 313 positions to 132nd, from last year's value of 445th
- In San Jose, the distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 40.91% to 4815.3949999999995 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 8149.13 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 29.35% to 4815.3949999999995 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 6815.6359999999995 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the distillate fuel oil emission national rank increased by 22 positions to 73rd, from last month's value of 95th
- In San Jose, the distillate fuel oil emission national rank increased by 16 positions to 73rd, from last year's value of 89th
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission decreased by 5.11% to 5613.211923076923 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last year's value of 5915.242615384615 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission increased by 2.18% to 5613.211923076923 CO2 equivalent kgs, from last month's value of 5493.539384615385 CO2 equivalent kgs
- In San Jose, the 12 month rolling average distillate fuel oil emission state rank increased by 2 positions to 5th, from last year's value of 7th
- In San Jose, the distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 2 positions to 5th, from last month's value of 3rd
- In San Jose, the distillate fuel oil emission state rank dropped by 1 position to 5th, from last year's value of 4th
San Jose 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
San Jose Electricity Production and Emission Data
Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for February, 2024
347,689 MWh
- 18.62% lower than last month
- 70.34% higher than February last year
- 2,089.85% higher than the California average
- 1,401.67% higher than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 288 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 52nd in the US out of 2,738 cities
- The national rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 39 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from All
231,962.38 MWh
- 0.91% lower than last month
- 4.08% lower than February last year
- 1,096.14% higher than the California average
- 802.15% higher than the US average
- 7th in the state out of 288 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 106th in the US out of 2,738 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7 since February last year
Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for February, 2024
141,380,522.6 MWh
- 19.51% lower than last month
- 69.39% higher than February last year
- 2,564.48% higher than the California average
- 1,364.08% higher than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 280 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 54th in the US out of 2,699 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 42 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All
95,720,521.4 MWh
- 0.93% lower than last month
- 4.06% lower than February last year
- 1,310.22% higher than the California average
- 721.46% higher than the US average
- 7th in the state out of 280 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 107th in the US out of 2,699 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 6 since February last year
Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024
344,670.31 MWh
- 18.61% lower than last month
- 71.58% higher than February last year
- 1,069.02% higher than the California average
- 805.41% higher than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 129 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 38th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has increased by 6 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 32 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas
228,835.53 MWh
- 0.96% lower than last month
- 4.11% lower than February last year
- 540.91% higher than the California average
- 415.82% higher than the US average
- 7th in the state out of 129 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 84th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7 since February last year
Average Electricity Production from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for February, 2024
7.74 MWh
- 41.3% lower than last month
- 29.5% lower than February last year
- 90.38% lower than the California average
- 92.82% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 27 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 65th in the US out of 1,008 cities
- The national rank has increased by 27 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 18 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from Distillate Fuel Oil
9.05 MWh
- 2.21% higher than last month
- 10.99% higher than February last year
- 89.74% lower than the California average
- 93.84% lower than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 27 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 121st in the US out of 1,008 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 281 since February last year
Average Electricity Emission from Other Biomass Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024
1,312,164 MWh
- 19.91% lower than last month
- 6.59% lower than February last year
- 556.62% higher than the California average
- 458.12% higher than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 26 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 5th in the US out of 56 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Other Biomass Gas
1,359,375.47 MWh
- 2.75% higher than last month
- 10.12% higher than February last year
- 367.07% higher than the California average
- 401.92% higher than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 26 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 4th in the US out of 56 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2 since February last year
Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024
140,063,543.2 MWh
- 19.51% lower than last month
- 70.7% higher than February last year
- 1,139.72% higher than the California average
- 856.83% higher than the US average
- 4th in the state out of 129 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 35th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has increased by 37 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas
94,355,532.72 MWh
- 0.98% lower than last month
- 4.24% lower than February last year
- 558.28% higher than the California average
- 432.36% higher than the US average
- 7th in the state out of 129 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since February last year
- 80th in the US out of 1,066 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 7 since February last year
Average Electricity Production from Other Biomass Gas Fuel Types for February, 2024
3,010.95 MWh
- 20.1% lower than last month
- 6.75% lower than February last year
- 577.67% higher than the California average
- 477.94% higher than the US average
- 1st in the state out of 26 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since February last year
- 3rd in the US out of 56 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Production from Other Biomass Gas
3,117.8 MWh
- 2.81% higher than last month
- 17.9% higher than February last year
- 420.26% higher than the California average
- 446.04% higher than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 26 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 4th in the US out of 56 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2 since February last year
Average Electricity Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil Fuel Types for February, 2024
4,815.39 MWh
- 40.91% lower than last month
- 29.35% lower than February last year
- 92.15% lower than the California average
- 94.46% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 27 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since February last year
- 73rd in the US out of 1,008 cities
- The national rank has increased by 22 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 16 since February last year
12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Distillate Fuel Oil
5,613.21 MWh
- 2.18% higher than last month
- 5.11% lower than February last year
- 91.79% lower than the California average
- 94.98% lower than the US average
- 5th in the state out of 27 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since February last year
- 132nd in the US out of 1,008 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has increased by 313 since February last year
San Jose, CA Electricity Overview
San Jose has an average residential electricity rate of 33.89 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the California and national average prices of 29.51 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Electricity facilities in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuel types for 98.45% of the megawatt hours generate. This is 7th most in the state out of the 1617 cities. Solar facilities in the city generate 7,382 megawatt hours, which is 0.24% of the city's total electricity generation.
On average, San Jose citizens emit 1,867.48 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 36th highest polluting city out of 1617 cities in the state. This comes to a total emissions amount of 1,813,818,175.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in San Jose, with 98.45% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Other Biomass Gas and Solar make up 1.31% and 0.24% of generation, respectively. San Jose has 25 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 5th highest amount of power plants in a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Jose
San Jose residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
685th35.40¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of San Jose
721st$170.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for San Jose Residents
Electric Companies With Service in San Jose, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 35.40 | 170.78 | 10,706,982 | 3,789,904,000 | |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 13.25 | 74.5 | 30,697 | 4,067,000 | |
| San Jose Clean Energy | ENERGY | 13.15 | 54.68 | 1,638,449 | 215,409,900 |
Zips with electric coverage in San Jose, California include: 95035, 95123, 95127, 95014, 95111, 95051, 95112, 95122, 95125, 95124, 95037 and 30 other zip code(s).
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Sunnyvale, CA Electricity Overview
Sunnyvale has an average residential electricity rate of 34.16 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly for the inhabitants, this price is more than both the California and national average prices of 29.51 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Non-renewable fuels are used to generate 27,654.48 megawatt hours in the city, which is 78.01% of the city's total generation. There are 27,677.48 megawatt hours produced by facilities in the city from the use of natural gas. This is the 62nd most for a city in California out of 1617 cities.
On average, Sunnyvale citizens emit 1,252.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 79th highest polluting city out of 1617 cities in the state. This comes to a total emissions amount of 191,755,412.75 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Sunnyvale, with 78.08% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Solar and Other Biomass Gas make up 8.25% and 6.97% of generation, respectively. Sunnyvale has 7 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 22nd highest amount of power plants in a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
685th35.40¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sunnyvale
721st$170.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sunnyvale Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Sunnyvale, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 35.40 | 170.78 | 10,706,982 | 3,789,904,000 | |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 13.25 | 74.5 | 30,697 | 4,067,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sunnyvale, California include: 95014, 95051, 94087, 94086, 94043, 95054, 94024, 94085, 94089, 95002
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Santa Clara, CA Electricity Overview
Santa Clara has an average residential electricity rate of 15.19 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully for the inhabitants, this price is below both the California and national average prices of 29.51 and 16.02 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Natural gas is one of the major fuel types used in the nation, and Santa Clara is in on the action. They produce 1,020,071 megawatt hours from the use of natural gas as the fuel source. This amount ranks the city as the 19th highest in the state out of 1617 cities for totalnatural gas generation. With annual production of 1,020,187 megawatt hours, the city is the 23rd highest generator of electricity in California.
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Santa Clara averages 2,672.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity use. This adds up to total emissions of 339,218,271.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 20th highest for total emissions in California. The city is home to 12 power plants, which is the 9th highest number of plants within a city in California out of the state's 1617 cities. Santa Clara's primary fuel source is Natural Gas, with 99.99% of electricity production using this fuel source.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Santa Clara
Santa Clara residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
17th15.19¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Santa Clara
3rd$64.34Average residential monthly electricity bill for Santa Clara Residents
Electric Companies With Service in Santa Clara, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Clean Energy | ENERGY | 11.19 | 51.26 | 1,353,155 | 151,419,900 | |
| Sillicon Valley Power | BUNDLED | 15.19 | 64.34 | 926,743 | 254,108.31 | 38,599,034 |
Zips with electric coverage in Santa Clara, California include: 95051, 94087, 94086, 95050, 95126, 95128, 95117, 95054, 94085, 95110, 95053
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Electricity Production in Santa Clara County, California
Power Plants in Santa Clara County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Metcalf Energy CenterCalpine (100.00%) | San Jose | CA | Natural Gas | 2,513,165 | 1,020,304,694.78 | 405.98 | ||
Donald Von Raesfeld Power PlantSillicon Valley Power (100.00%) | Santa Clara | CA | Natural Gas | 891,892 | 387,297,886.64 | 434.24 | ||
Los Esteros Critical Energy CenterCalpine (100.00%) | San Jose | CA | Natural Gas | 193,047 | 92,835,526.98 | 480.9 | ||
Gilroy Power PlantCalpine (100.00%) | Gilroy | CA | Natural Gas | 79,118 | 32,481,050.42 | 410.54 | ||
SJ/SC WPCPSan Jose/Santa Clara Water P C (100.00%) | San Jose | CA | Other Biomass Gas | 73,541 | 32,390,310.94 | 440.44 | ||
Equinix Caspian Dr. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLC (100.00%) | Santa Clara County | CA | Natural Gas | 34,864 | 13,575,984.66 | 389.4 | ||
Mission College Blvd. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLC (100.00%) | Santa Clara | CA | Natural Gas | 34,614 | 13,330,051.56 | 385.11 | ||
Equinix Great Oaks Blvd. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLC (100.00%) | San Jose | CA | Natural Gas | 32,202 | 12,206,824.42 | 379.07 | ||
San Jose CogenerationSan Jose State University Fclts Dev &Ops (100.00%) | San Jose | CA | Natural Gas | 31,641 | 15,373,657.46 | 485.88 | 6/2030 | |
Gilroy Peaking Energy CenterCalpine (100.00%) | Gilroy | CA | Natural Gas | 28,539 | 16,855,676.32 | 590.62 | ||
Equinix Lundy Ave. Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLC (100.00%) | San Jose | CA | Natural Gas | 27,885 | 10,156,002.36 | 364.21 | ||
Santa Clara CogenSillicon Valley Power (100.00%) | Santa Clara | CA | Natural Gas | 27,634 | 17,346,746.62 | 627.73 | ||
EQX011 Duane Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLC (100.00%) | Santa Clara | CA | Natural Gas | 27,100 | 10,470,382.86 | 386.36 | ||
EQX015 Great Oaks Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLC (100.00%) | San Jose | CA | Natural Gas | 26,168 | 9,752,799.42 | 372.7 | ||
Agnews Power PlantCalpine (100.00%) | San Jose | CA | Natural Gas | 25,314 | 13,350,957.2 | 527.41 | ||
Apple Campus 2 Fuel CellApple (100.00%) | Cupertino | CA | Landfill Gas | 22,242 | 9,893,143.79 | 444.8 | ||
APP Prune A-DApple (100.00%) | Cupertino | CA | Natural Gas | 22,242 | 9,738,632.4 | 437.85 | ||
EQX010 Great Oaks Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLC (100.00%) | San Jose | CA | Natural Gas | 17,336 | 6,558,056.82 | 378.29 | ||
Apple Campus 2 PVApple (100.00%) | Cupertino | CA | Solar | 16,463 | ||||
AGT000 Stevens Creek Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLC (100.00%) | Santa Clara | CA | Natural Gas | 14,536 | 5,550,129.06 | 381.82 |
Santa Clara County, California Details
On average, Santa Clara County citizens emit 1,705.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 11th worst polluting county out of 58 counties in California and 2629th out of 3230 counties nationally. This equals a total pollution amount of 3,191,354,962.84 kilograms. Natural Gas makes up 97.49% of the fuel used for electricity production in Santa Clara County. Other Biomass Gas and Solar are also important fuel types in the county, with 0.97% and 0.96% of total electricity production coming from each fuel source, respectively. Santa Clara County is home to 55 electricity generation plants, which is 11th highest in the country.
NATURAL GAS
97.49%
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
0.97%
SOLAR
0.96%
LANDFILL GAS
0.57%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
0.01%
OTHER
-0.00%
Providers In Each City in Santa Clara County:
- Campbell, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Cupertino, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Gilroy, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Los Altos, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Los Altos Hills, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Los Gatos, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Milpitas, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Monte Sereno, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Morgan Hill, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Mountain View, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Palo Alto, California:
- Palo Alto Utilities: 98.59%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 1.41%
- San Jose, California:
- San Jose Clean Energy: 49.73%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.27%
- Santa Clara, California:
- Silicon Valley Clean Energy: 49.92%
- Sillicon Valley Power: 50.08%
- Saratoga, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Sunnyvale, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 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 supplier in Santa Clara County, California?
By total megawatt hours sold, Sillicon Valley Power is the largest electricity company in Santa Clara County, California.
How many power plants are located within Santa Clara County, California?
There are 55 active electricity plants located in Santa Clara County, California
How many electric companies offer service in Santa Clara County, California?
There are 8 electricity companies serving consumers in Santa Clara County, California.
Which electricity companies offer service in Santa Clara County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose Clean Energy | 356,245 |
| 2 | Silicon Valley Clean Energy | 272,895 |
| 3 | Sillicon Valley Power | 57,777 |
| 4 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 39,378 |
| 5 | Palo Alto Utilities | 29,578 |
| 6 | San Francisco Public Utilities Commission | 321 |
| 7 | Pilot Power Group | 66 |
| 8 | Commercial Energy of California | 12 |
Published: 2024-03-29