El Dorado County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics
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El Dorado County, California Electricity Overview
El Dorado County is the 42nd worst polluting county in California when considering emissions per capita.
The use of renewable fuel types for electricity production in El Dorado County grew by 14.33% last year.
El Dorado County is the 1108th highest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3221 counties in the US, with a population of 191,185 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 851,005.
Residents of El Dorado County are paying, on average, 83.03% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average rate, at 26.47 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour.
El Dorado County produces 4.4 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuel sources. This makes El Dorado County the 674th highest ranking county out of 3221 counties for renewable production per capita in the nation.
With a population of 191,185 citizens, El Dorado County is the 29th most populated county in the state.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,198,909 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.27 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
851,005 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
840,335 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
10,670 MWh
Production per Capita
4.45 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
79,904,903 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
417.95 kg
El Dorado Hills CDP, CA Electricity Overview

El Dorado Hills CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 27.11 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the California and nationwide average prices of 24.90 and 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Production from non-renewable fuel types makes up 0.21 megawatt hours per citizen in the city. Generation from renewable fuels comes to 0.07 megawatt hours produced per person in the city, which results in a ranking of 94th in California out of 1617 cities.
On average, El Dorado Hills CDP citizens emit 1,390.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 75th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 70,308,559.53 kilograms, which is the 176th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to 3 electricity producing plants, which is the 38th most power plants within a city in California out of the state's 1617 cities. El Dorado Hills CDP's primary fuel used for electricity production is Natural Gas. They generate 10,670 megawatt hours from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in El Dorado Hills CDP
El Dorado Hills CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in El Dorado Hills CDP, California
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 28.42 | 154.95 | 12,252,085 | 3,481,804,000 | |
Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 13.23 | 6.79 | 995 | 131,600 | |
Pioneer Community Energy | ENERGY | 7.73 | 53.41 | 670,599 | 51,846,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in El Dorado Hills CDP, California include: 95630, 95762, 95682, 95672
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South Lake Tahoe, CA Electricity Overview

South Lake Tahoe's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 14.00 cents per kilowatt hour , which is lower than both the California and nationwide average prices of 24.90 and 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Liberty Utilities sells an estimated 6,309.25 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $78.45 per month, while the US average is $129.86.
On average, South Lake Tahoe citizens emit 1,329.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 1223rd worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 28,356,297.74 kilograms, which is the 340th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in South Lake Tahoe has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Lake Tahoe, California
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Liberty Utilities | BUNDLED | 14.00 | 78.45 | 295,902 | 41,431,900 |
Cameron Park CDP, CA Electricity Overview

Cameron Park CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 27.11 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the California and nationwide average prices of 24.90 and 14.46 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Pacific Gas and Electric Company sells an estimated 5,363.76 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $122.2 per month, while the US average is $129.86.
On average, Cameron Park CDP citizens emit 1,329.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 169th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 25,100,574.67 kilograms, which is the 369th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Cameron Park CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cameron Park CDP
Cameron Park CDP residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cameron Park CDP, California
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 28.42 | 154.95 | 12,252,085 | 3,481,804,000 | |
Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 13.23 | 6.79 | 995 | 131,600 | |
Pioneer Community Energy | ENERGY | 7.73 | 53.41 | 670,599 | 51,846,000 |
Electricity Production in El Dorado County, California
Power Plants in El Dorado County, California
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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White Rock/Slab CreekSacramento Municipal Utility District (100.00%) | El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 278,865 | ||||
El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 256,981 | |||||
El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 161,097 | |||||
El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 51,220 | |||||
Union ValleySacramento Municipal Utility District (100.00%) | El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 32,679 | ||||
El DoradoEl Dorado Irrigation District (100.00%) | El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 28,753 | ||||
El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 23,042 | |||||
Broadridge CogenStonemont Financial Group (75.00%)Global Net Lease, Inc. (25.00%) | El Dorado Hills CDP | CA | Natural Gas | 12,200 | 6,150,927.44 | 504.17 | ||
El Dorado CountySkyHigh 2 Solar (100.00%) | Diamond Springs CDP | CA | Solar | 2,280 | ||||
Blue Shld Of Cal- El Dorado Hlls Mtr BWeisshorn Solar I, LLC (100.00%) | El Dorado Hills CDP | CA | Solar | 1,491 | ||||
El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1,395 | |||||
El Dorado Solar, LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | El Dorado Hills CDP | CA | Solar | 649 | ||||
Shingle Springs CDP | CA | Solar | 353 |
El Dorado County, California Details
Electricity use in El Dorado County has byproducts of 79,904,903.38 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 35th highest of any county in California. The county averages 417.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 2804th highest in the country in this category. The county is home to 13 electricity producing plants, which is 25th most in California. In El Dorado County, Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 98.01% of the fuel utilized in electricity generation. Also used is Natural Gas at 1.25% and Solar at 0.74% of generation.
Providers In Each City in El Dorado County:
- Placerville, California:
- Hudson Energy: 12.50%
- Pilot Power Group: 12.50%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 12.50%
- Pioneer Community Energy: 12.50%
- Public Power & Utility of Maryland: 12.50%
- Freedom Energy: 12.50%
- Commercial Energy of California: 12.50%
- StateWise Energy: 12.50%
- South Lake Tahoe, California:
- Liberty Utilities: 50.00%
- NV Energy: 50.00%
* 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 El Dorado County, California?
The largest electricity supplier in El Dorado County, California by total revenue is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
How many electric companies offer service in El Dorado County, California?
El Dorado County, California is home to 5 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
How many power plants are located within El Dorado County, California?
El Dorado County, California has 13 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in El Dorado County, California?
County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | Pioneer Community Energy | 52,300 |
2 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 51,342 |
3 | Liberty Utilities | 7,012 |
4 | Pilot Power Group | 33 |
5 | Commercial Energy of California | 3 |