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Yuma County, Arizona Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Yuma County, Arizona Electricity Overview

Yuma County uses 159.15% more electricity than it generates.

Yuma County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 8.51% below the US average rate, at 14.65 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents.

Yuma County generates 1.92 megawatt hours of electricity per person in the county from non-renewable electricity sources. They are the 664th highest county in the country for non-renewable production per capita.

Over 57.00% of Yuma County's electricity production comes from sustainable fuel sources, putting Yuma County at 6th in Arizona for total renewable electricity production.

Yuma County is ranked 853rd in the United States out of 3230 counties for renewable electricity production per capita, at 2.55 megawatt hours per person per year.

Yuma County has had a 5.52% drop during the course of the last 12 months in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,409,908 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    11.59 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    929,928 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    530,076 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    399,852 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    4.47 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    675,915,924 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    3,252.07 kg

Yuma, AZ Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Yuma home spend, on average, 15.31 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 9.31% more than Arizona's average price of 14.01 cents, resulting in the city ranking 222nd out of 469 cities in Arizona for best average electricity rate. Yuma citizens use 638.94% of the electricity generated within the city boundaries and the city must use electricity produced in rural areas or other nearby cities to make up the difference. The city's use of renewable fuels for electricity generation totals 0.06 megawatt hours per person.

Yuma is the 13th highest ranked city in Arizona out of 469 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 376,386,282.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Additionally, the city ranks 10th highest in the state for emissions per capita, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 3,820.52 kilograms of emissions per citizen. Natural Gas is the primary fuel type in Yuma, with 96.56% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Yuma has the 9th highest electricity producing plants of any city in Arizona, with 2 total plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Yuma

Yuma residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.164/kWh$0.121/kWh$287.23/mo.$81.09/mo.
222nd15.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Yuma
297th$155.34Average residential monthly electricity bill for Yuma Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Yuma, Arizona

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Arizona Public ServiceBUNDLED15.16154.8915,033,689.182,278,975,827

Zips with electric coverage in Yuma, Arizona include: 85364, 85365, 85350

San Luis, AZ Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call San Luis home spend, on average, 15.31 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 9.31% more than Arizona's average price of 14.01 cents, resulting in the city ranking 222nd out of 469 cities in Arizona for best average electricity rate. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Arizona Public Service. The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $137.21, while the San Luis average is 13.21% more at $155.34 per month.

San Luis is the 31st highest ranked city in Arizona out of 469 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 128,656,885.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total also equates to a ranking of 171st worst in the state for emissions per capita. The city has no power production sources, resulting in the need to import the 409,172.52 megawatt hours that citizens here consume.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Luis

San Luis residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.164/kWh$0.121/kWh$287.23/mo.$81.09/mo.
222nd15.31¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of San Luis
297th$155.34Average residential monthly electricity bill for San Luis Residents

Electric Companies With Service in San Luis, Arizona

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Arizona Public ServiceBUNDLED15.16154.8915,033,689.182,278,975,827

Zips with electric coverage in San Luis, Arizona include: 85349, 85350, 85336

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Fortuna Foothills CDP, AZ Electricity Overview

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Citizens who call Fortuna Foothills CDP home spend, on average, 15.29 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. Sadly, this is 9.12% more than Arizona's average price of 14.01 cents, resulting in the city ranking 218th out of 469 cities in Arizona for best average electricity rate. There is 219.96% more electricity used in Fortuna Foothills CDP than is produced, meaning they must purchase electricity from neighboring cities and counties. The city is the 16th highest generator out of 469 cities in the state, averaging 3.62 megawatt hours produced per consumer in the city.

Fortuna Foothills CDP is the 41st highest ranked city in Arizona out of 469 when it comes to total pollution from electricity use, with the city emitting 66,987,499.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Additionally, the city ranks 441st highest in the state for emissions per capita, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 2,506.36 kilograms of emissions per citizen. Solar is the primary fuel type in Fortuna Foothills CDP, with 100.00% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Fortuna Foothills CDP has the 18th highest number of electricity plants of any city in the state, with one total plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fortuna Foothills CDP

Fortuna Foothills CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.164/kWh$0.121/kWh$287.23/mo.$81.09/mo.
218th15.29¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fortuna Foothills CDP
293rd$154.65Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fortuna Foothills CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fortuna Foothills CDP, Arizona

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Arizona Public ServiceBUNDLED15.16154.8996,85415,033,689.182,278,975,827
Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation DistrictBUNDLED13.42104.4932,603.284,376,082.02

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Electricity Production in Yuma County, Arizona

Power Plants in Yuma County, Arizona

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Yuma County AZ Solar 691,334
Yuma County AZ Natural Gas 236,544144,872,062.08612.45
Yuma Cogeneration AssociatesMidAmerican Energy (100.00%)
Yuma AZ Natural Gas 149,27563,513,722.02425.48
Foothills Solar Plant HybridArizona Public Service (100.00%)
Fortuna Foothills CDP AZ Solar 96,854
Yuma County AZ Solar 40,233
Yuma County AZ Solar 34,441
Arizona Western College PVAES Distributed Energy (100.00%)
Yuma AZ Solar 6,148

Yuma County, Arizona Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

When considering electricity production, Yuma County's top fuel type is Solar, making up 57.00%, or 530,076.31 megawatt hours of production in the county. Taken together with Natural Gas (42.89%) and Distillate Fuel Oil (0.11%), these three fuel types make up 100.00% county electricity generation. Electricity use in the county results in the release of 675,915,923.63 kilograms of CO2 pollution per year, which is 488th highest in the United States out of 3230 counties. Perhaps a better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per capita, which amounts to 3,252.07 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation the county is the 2227th highest polluting county in the nation. Yuma County is home to 7 power producing plants, which is 5th most in the state.

SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
57.00%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
42.89%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.11%

Yuma County, Arizona Net Metering

Of the 3 electric companies in Yuma County, only one of them report that they offer net metering crediting. Regulations put in place at the state level are highly restricted for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Yuma County who report energy loss metrics had an average of 4.52% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a United States average energy loss of 2.87%, Yuma County is ranked as the 1436th best county in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Yuma County:

  • San Luis, Arizona:
    • Arizona Public Service: 100.00%
  • Somerton, Arizona:
    • Arizona Public Service: 100.00%
  • Wellton, Arizona:
    • Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation District: 100.00%
  • Yuma, Arizona:
    • Arizona Public Service: 100.00%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Yuma County, Arizona?

Yuma County, Arizona has 7 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Yuma County, Arizona?

By total customer count, Arizona Public Service is the largest electricity company in Yuma County, Arizona.

How many electric companies offer service in Yuma County, Arizona?

There are 3 electricity suppliers offering service in Yuma County, Arizona.

What electricity companies offer service in Yuma County, Arizona?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Arizona Public Service63,689
2Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation District4,188
3Electrical District 8 Maricopa County265

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2023-12-06