Santa Cruz County, Arizona Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Santa Cruz County, Arizona Electricity Overview
Natural gas makes up 30.07% of the electricity generation in Santa Cruz County, giving it a ranking of 798th out of 3230 counties in the US for total natural gas production.
Santa Cruz County produces 2.04% of their required electricity and must bring in the additional 97.96% from nearby counties.
As the 14th highest generator of electricity in Arizona out of 15 counties, Santa Cruz County generates 11,239 megawatt hours of electricity from various fuel types.
Santa Cruz County ranks 959th out of 3230 counties in the county for total production of electricity from non-renewable sources, with 3,380 of the county's 11,239 megawatt hours coming from those fuels.
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Santa Cruz County had a 0.80% decrease during the course of the most recent 12 months.
Santa Cruz County is home to over 47,463 citizens and generates 7,859 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.17 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Santa Cruz County 11th out of 15 counties in Arizona for solar megawatt hours produced per person.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
551,300 MWh
Consumption per Capita
11.62 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
11,239 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
7,859 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,380 MWh
Production per Capita
0.24 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
171,446,184 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,612.21 kg
Rio Rico CDP, AZ Electricity Overview
Emissions in Rio Rico CDP average 3,511.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 431st worst polluting city out of 469 cities in Arizona based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 73,437,829.89 kilograms, which is the 40th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city has one power producing plant. For the purpose of electricity production, Rio Rico CDP's top fuel type is Solar, making up 100.00%, or 7,859 megawatt hours of production in the city.
Zips with electric coverage in Rio Rico CDP, Arizona include: 85621, 85648, 85646, 85640
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Nogales, AZ Electricity Overview
Emissions in Nogales average 3,712.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 11th worst polluting city out of 469 cities in Arizona based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 73,622,697.04 kilograms, which is the 39th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city has one power producing plant. For the purpose of electricity production, Nogales' top fuel type is Natural Gas, making up 100.00%, or 3,380 megawatt hours of production in the city.
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Tubac CDP, AZ Electricity Overview
Emissions in Tubac CDP average 3,628.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 191st worst polluting city out of 469 cities in Arizona based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 4,623,114.22 kilograms, which is the 182nd worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Tubac CDP have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
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Electricity Production in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Power Plants in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rio Rico SolarUNS Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Rio Rico CDP | AZ | Solar | 7,859 | ||||
ValenciaUNS Energy Corporation (100.00%) | Nogales | AZ | Natural Gas | 3,380 | 2,722,826.96 | 805.57 |
Santa Cruz County, Arizona Details
Emissions in Santa Cruz County average 3,612.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them as the 2157th worst polluting county in the nation based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 171,446,184.37 kilograms, which is the 10th worst total amount of pollution for any county in the state. The county has 2 electricity generation plants, which is 10th highest in the state. Santa Cruz County's fuel of choice is Solar, with 69.93% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type.
Providers In Each City in Santa Cruz County:
- Patagonia, Arizona:
- Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are in Santa Cruz County, Arizona?
Santa Cruz County, Arizona has 2 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Santa Cruz County, Arizona?
The largest electricity company in Santa Cruz County, Arizona by megawatt hours sold is Tucson Electric Power.
What electricity companies offer service in Santa Cruz County, Arizona?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tucson Electric Power | 11,851 |
| 2 | Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative | 2,719 |
| 3 | Trico Electric Cooperative | 438 |
How many electric companies offer service in Santa Cruz County, Arizona?
There are 3 electricity providers operating in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
