Butte County, CA: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Butte County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Butte County, California Electricity Overview

Butte County ranks 767th in the United States out of 3230 counties for solar electricity generation per capita, averaging 0.08 megawatt hours produced per person per year.

Butte County generates 0.68% of its electricity from non-renewable sources, resulting in a ranking of 873rd out of 3230 counties in the United States for total electricity production from non-renewable fuel types.

Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 99.32%, or 3,055,488 megawatt hours, of Butte County's total energy production, giving the county a ranking of 9th in California for total megawatt hours from renewable fuel types.

Butte County is the 47th highest polluting county in the state based on pollution per capita.

About 98.35% of Butte County's production comes from hydroelectric power facilities, making them 2nd county out of 58 counties in California for total hydroelectric generation.

There has been a 49.26% increase in the use of non-renewable fuel sources over the course of the past 12 months in Butte County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,263,483 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.09 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    3,076,388 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    3,055,488 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    20,900 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    14.84 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    6,218,643 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    30 kg

Chico, CA Electricity Overview

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Chico's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 33.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 963rd out of 1617 cities in the state. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The nationwide average monthly residential electricity bill is $138.02, while the Chico average is 16.77% more at $161.17 per month.

Chico emits 1,237.69 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 94th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. With total emissions of 125,383,343.69 kilograms, the city ranks 80th highest in California for total pollution from electricity use. The city is home to 2 power plants, which is the 87th highest for a city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chico

Chico 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.
684th34.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chico
703rd$167.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chico Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chico, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED34.52167.3310,707,4373,696,121,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

Zips with electric coverage in Chico, California include: 95926, 95928, 95973

Oroville, CA Electricity Overview

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Oroville's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 33.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 963rd out of 1617 cities in the state. The city has a deficiency of 124,178.98 megawatt hours because of residents using 58852.60% more electricity than the city generates. The city achieved a 13.39% decline in CO2 emissions per capita, a commendable effort.

Oroville emits 1,212.89 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 112th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 24,753,869.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, making the city 348th highest for total emissions in the state. Around 100.00% of electricity in Oroville comes from production using Natural Gas. Oroville has the 139th highest number of electricity generation plants of any city in California, with one total power plant.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oroville

Oroville 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.
684th34.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Oroville
703rd$167.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Oroville Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Oroville, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED34.52167.3310,707,4373,696,121,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

Zips with electric coverage in Oroville, California include: 95966, 95965, 95968

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Magalia CDP, CA Electricity Overview

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Magalia CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 33.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 963rd out of 1617 cities in the state. Pacific Gas and Electric Company is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $161.17 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.

Magalia CDP emits 1,212.15 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 1044th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Magalia CDP from electricity consumption is 12,772,437.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 481st highest in California. The city has zero electricity generation plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Magalia CDP

Magalia CDP 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.
684th34.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Magalia CDP
703rd$167.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Magalia CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Magalia CDP, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED34.52167.3310,707,4373,696,121,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

Zips with electric coverage in Magalia CDP, California include: 95928, 95954, 95969

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Electricity Production in Butte County, California

Power Plants in Butte County, California

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Butte County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 1,518,247
Butte County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 630,533
Thermalito CDP CA Conventional Hydroelectric 304,054
Butte County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 157,359
Butte County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 155,228
Butte County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 95,468
Butte County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 56,872
Oroville East CDP CA Conventional Hydroelectric 52,596
Butte County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 22,275
Butte County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 19,778
Enloe Medical - ChicoBloom Energy (100.00%)
Chico CA Natural Gas 14,2895,054,177.24353.71
Ameresco Butte CountyAmeresco (100.00%)
Butte County CA Landfill Gas 14,1607,898,706.58557.82
Forks of Butte Hydro ProjectHYPOWER INC (100.00%)
Butte County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 9,863
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co HybridSierra Nevada Brewing Co (100.00%)
Chico CA Natural Gas 8,8312,131,526.32241.37
Butte College Main Campus SolarButte-Glenn Community College District (100.00%)
Butte Valley CDP CA Solar 6,821
Gridley Main TwoEDF Renewables (100.00%)
Butte County CA Solar 4,745
Butte County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 3,252
Butte County CA Solar 1,806
Oroville Cogeneration LPOroville Cogeneration LP (100.00%)
Oroville CA Natural Gas 21157,039.5270.331/2025

Butte County, California Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Releasing 6,218,642.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions each year, Butte County ranks 45th highest out of 58 counties in California for total pollution from electricity use. Additionally, the county ranks 2867th worst in the US in emissions per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. Around 98.35% of Butte County's electricity is produced using Conventional Hydroelectric. Taken together with Natural Gas (0.68%) and Solar (0.51%), these three fuel types account for 3,062,264 megawatt hours (or 99.54%) of the electricity production in the county. Butte County is home to 19 power plants, which is 21st highest in the state.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
98.35%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.68%
SOLAR
Solar
0.51%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
0.46%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.00%

Butte County, California Net Metering

Butte County has 2 out of 5 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Citizens of California have favorable net metering regulations that encourage the installation of solar panels.

Energy Loss

Butte County electricity companies who report energy loss average roughly 18.50% of their energy lost per year. The nationwide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 9.15%, resulting in a rank of 2987th best in the US and a state rank of 39th best out of 3230 and 58 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Butte County:

  • Biggs, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 32.41%
    • Biggs, California Electric Utility: 67.59%
  • Chico, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Gridley, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 1.09%
    • Gridley Municipal Utilities: 98.91%
  • Oroville, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Paradise, 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

What electricity company is the largest provider in Butte County, California?

By total revenue, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is the largest electricity company in Butte County, California.

Which electricity companies offer service in Butte County, California?

How many power plants are located in Butte County, California?

There are 19 power plants in Butte County, California

How many electric companies offer service in Butte County, California?

Butte County, California is home to 5 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2024-03-29