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Fresno County, California Electricity Overview

Throughout the last 12 months, there has been a 14.86% decrease in the use of non-renewable fuel sources for electricity production in Fresno County.

Fresno County uses non-renewable fuel types to generate 0.93 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 21st highest county in California for non-renewable production per capita.

Fresno County citizens are accountable for 577.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, making them the 41st worst polluting county out of 58 counties in California based on per capita pollution.

Fresno County is the 1058th highest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 3230 counties in the United States, with a population of 1,015,190 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 6,571,862.

Roughly 14.30% of Fresno County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuels, making it the 19th highest ranked county in the state out of 58 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel types.

At an average residential price of 33.20 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Fresno County pay a 107.39% markup from the US average price.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    6,187,440 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.09 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    6,571,862 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    5,632,250 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    939,612 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    6.47 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    586,432,992 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    577.66 kg

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Fresno Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

31.86¢ per kWh

  • 0.66% lower than last month
  • 17.33% higher than January last year
  • 5.58% higher than the California average
  • 104.03% higher than the US average
  • 1,458th in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 435 since January last year
  • 26,238th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,056 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

35.03¢ per kWh

  • 1.13% higher than last month
  • 10.13% higher than January last year
  • 8.34% higher than the California average
  • 106.41% higher than the US average
  • 1,462nd in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 26,358th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 60 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$171.17 per month

  • 14.26% higher than last month
  • 6.85% higher than January last year
  • 3.64% higher than the California average
  • 13.38% higher than the US average
  • 1,486th in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 521 since January last year
  • 19,444th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 483 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,737 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$166.56 per month

  • 0.55% higher than last month
  • 2.18% lower than January last year
  • 6.02% higher than the California average
  • 25.55% higher than the US average
  • 1,484th in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 63 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since January last year
  • 23,976th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 457 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 706 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

34.6¢ per kWh

  • 8.18% higher than last month
  • 20.67% higher than January last year
  • 21.05% higher than the California average
  • 159.4% higher than the US average
  • 1,465th in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 26,616th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 159 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 461 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

34.82¢ per kWh

  • 1.44% higher than last month
  • 10.49% higher than January last year
  • 17% higher than the California average
  • 145.93% 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 January last year
  • 26,625th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 72 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$1,040.69 per month

  • 10.77% higher than last month
  • 18.58% higher than January last year
  • 3.23% higher than the California average
  • 36.14% lower than the US average
  • 1,441st in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 481 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 447 since January last year
  • 24,986th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 757 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,129 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$1,058.44 per month

  • 1.3% higher than last month
  • 8.97% higher than January last year
  • 3.44% lower than the California average
  • 35.33% 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 65 since January last year
  • 24,107th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 720 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

25.68¢ per kWh

  • 6.51% lower than last month
  • 24.18% higher than January last year
  • 12.74% higher than the California average
  • 161.32% higher than the US average
  • 1,434th in the state out of 1,529 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 30 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 27 since January last year
  • 25,654th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 392 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 778 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

27.33¢ per kWh

  • 1.55% higher than last month
  • 16.61% higher than January last year
  • 12.03% higher than the California average
  • 167.35% 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 January last year
  • 25,660th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 17 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 448 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$1,342.71 per month

  • 14.99% lower than last month
  • 3.55% higher than January last year
  • 48.67% lower than the California average
  • 96.02% lower than the US average
  • 910th in the state out of 1,529 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 26 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 28 since January last year
  • 3,605th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 477 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,167 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$2,227.26 per month

  • 0.17% higher than last month
  • 13.9% lower than January last year
  • 35.04% lower than the California average
  • 93.49% lower than the US average
  • 908th in the state out of 1,529 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 41 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 44 since January last year
  • 4,196th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 398 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 275 since January last year

Fresno Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

2,298 MWh

  • 0.61% lower than last month
  • 2.45% higher than January last year
  • 89.97% lower than the California average
  • 91.77% lower than the US average
  • 61st in the state out of 286 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 535th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 28 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 75 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

2,445.15 MWh

  • 3.44% lower than last month
  • 41.39% lower than January last year
  • 87.71% lower than the California average
  • 90.54% lower than the US average
  • 66th in the state out of 286 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 16 since January last year
  • 525th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 52 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 170 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

500,621.1 MWh

  • 1% lower than last month
  • 2.55% higher than January last year
  • 94.02% lower than the California average
  • 96.22% lower than the US average
  • 48th in the state out of 280 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since January last year
  • 364th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 7 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

535,881.51 MWh

  • 0.25% higher than last month
  • 23.79% higher than January last year
  • 92.31% lower than the California average
  • 95.45% lower than the US average
  • 53rd in the state out of 280 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 7 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 46 since January last year
  • 381st in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 96 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 339 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

500,621.1 MWh

  • 1% lower than last month
  • 2.55% higher than January last year
  • 97.18% lower than the California average
  • 97.27% lower than the US average
  • 45th in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since January last year
  • 278th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 9 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 5 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

535,881.51 MWh

  • 0.25% higher than last month
  • 23.79% higher than January last year
  • 96.36% lower than the California average
  • 96.99% lower than the US average
  • 50th in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 37 since January last year
  • 296th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 63 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 256 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

2,298 MWh

  • 0.61% lower than last month
  • 2.45% higher than January last year
  • 94.94% lower than the California average
  • 95.13% lower than the US average
  • 41st in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 6 since January last year
  • 260th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 13 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 3 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

2,445.15 MWh

  • 0.26% higher than last month
  • 23.63% higher than January last year
  • 93.31% lower than the California average
  • 94.51% lower than the US average
  • 46th in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 19 since January last year
  • 267th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 36 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 199 since January last year

Fresno, CA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 33.72 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Fresno, resulting in the city ranking 963rd out of 1617 cities in California. The city is the 202nd highest producing city out of 1617 cities in the state, averaging 0.11 megawatt hours produced per consumer in the city per year. The average monthly residential electric bill for a consumer in the city is $161.17 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02. Patrons in Fresno pay 16.77% more compared to the rest of the country.

Emissions in Fresno average 1,202.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 1453rd worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total emissions for the city from electricity use is 656,235,558.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 7th highest in California. The city has 11 power producing plants, which is the 10th most out of any city in California.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fresno

Fresno 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 Fresno
703rd$167.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fresno Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fresno, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Kings River Conservation DistrictBUNDLED
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 Fresno, California include: 93722, 93727, 93619, 93720, 93611, 93726, 93702, 93706, 93711, 93705, 93612 and 10 other zip code(s).

Clovis, CA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 33.72 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Clovis, resulting in the city ranking 963rd out of 1617 cities in California. Suppliers operating in the city limits have achieved an increase in production from solar fields of approximately 3,085 megawatt hours, or 100.00%. There is a deficit of 756,005.33 megawatt hours in the city due to consumers consuming 24505.85% more electricity than the city's electricity plants generate. This results in the city needing to purchase additional electricity.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Clovis averages 1,207.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 150,355,038.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 60th worst in California for total pollution. The city is home to 2 power producing plants, which is the 87th highest for a city in the state. Clovis has about 100.00% of its electricity generated from Solar.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clovis

Clovis 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 Clovis
703rd$167.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clovis Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clovis, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Kings River Conservation DistrictBUNDLED
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 Clovis, California include: 93727, 93619, 93611, 93726, 93612, 93626

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Sanger, CA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 33.72 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Sanger, resulting in the city ranking 963rd out of 1617 cities in California. The city produces around 0.45 megawatt hours per resident a year from power plants in its city limits, which makes them the 140th highest generating city in the state out of 1617 cities. Hydroelectric dams and other facilities in the city produce 1,311 megawatt hours, or 11.00% of the city's electricity, which ranks them 29th highest hydroelectric energy producing city out of 1617 cities in California.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Sanger averages 1,344.7 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 35,532,434.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 274th worst in California for total pollution. The city is home to 2 power producing plants, which is the 87th highest for a city in the state. Sanger has about 89.00% of its electricity generated from Natural Gas.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sanger

Sanger 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 Sanger
703rd$167.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sanger Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sanger, 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

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Electricity Production in Fresno County, California

Power Plants in Fresno County, California

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 779,207
Panoche Energy CenterAres Management (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Natural Gas 725,970356,972,451.78491.72
Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings, LLCConsolidated Edison Development (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Solar 556,903
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 543,715
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 540,600
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 430,088
RE TranquillitySP Tranquillity Solar Storage, LLC (66.67%)Southern Company (33.33%)
Fresno County CA Solar 424,917
Fresno County CA Solar 315,234
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 226,603
Big Creek CDP CA Conventional Hydroelectric 220,151
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 198,373
Fresno County CA Solar 140,465
Five Points Solar ParkFive Points Solar Park, LLC (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Solar 139,184
Rio Bravo FresnoRio Bravo Fresno (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Wood/Wood Waste Solids 137,895183,068,338.881,327.59
Fresno County CA Solar 113,121
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 100,817
Fifth Standard Solar PV, LLC (Hybrid)RWE Renewables Americas (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Solar 75,744
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 75,624
Friant Hydro FacilityFriant Power Authority (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 73,379
Little Bear Solar 1, LLCLongroad Energy (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Solar 70,186

Fresno County, California Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Fresno County citizens average 577.66 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity use of 586,432,991.64 kilograms. Around 44.81% of electricity in Fresno County comes from generation using Conventional Hydroelectric. Taken together with Solar (38.91%) and Natural Gas (14.59%), these three fuel sources make up 98.31% of the county electricity generation. Fresno County has the 5th most power producing plants of any county in California, with 81 total power plants.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
44.81%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
Solar
38.91%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
14.59%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
1.98%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.29%

Fresno County, California Net Metering

There are 5 companies in Fresno County providing electricity. Of those 5, 2 of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and California has highly favorable laws for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 electricity providers who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these providers is 14.17%. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Fresno County is ranked as the 2967th best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Fresno County:

  • Clovis, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Coalinga, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
  • Firebaugh, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 49.99%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.01%
  • Fowler, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
  • Fresno, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.01%
    • Kings River Conservation District: 49.99%
  • Huron, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Kerman, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Kingsburg, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Mendota, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Orange Cove, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Parlier, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Reedley, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • San Joaquin, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Sanger, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Selma, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%

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

FAQ

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

Fresno County, California has 5 electricity companies operating in the area.

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

There are 81 active electricity plants in Fresno County, California

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Fresno County, California?

The largest electricity supplier in Fresno County, California by megawatt hours sold is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Which electricity companies offer service in Fresno County, California?

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Last Reviewed By: King Manalo
Published: 2023-12-06