Madera County, CA: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Madera County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Madera County, California Electricity Overview

Madera County has seen an increase in electricity production from solar power of 1.58% year over year.

As the 28th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita, Madera County generates 0.14 megawatt hours per person per year.

Madera County generates 1,163,367.18 megawatt hours of electricity from sustainable sources. This ranks Madera County 182nd highest producing county in the country out of 3230 counties for total sustainable electricity generation.

Madera County is 693rd in the United States out of 3230 counties for total natural gas generation, with 22,191.82 megawatt hours generated using the source.

Madera County has had a 17.55% rise in the use of renewable fuel types for electricity production within the previous 12 months.

While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, Madera County's average is 109.09% higher at 33.48 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    978,222 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,185,559 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,163,367 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    22,192 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    7.4 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    108,139,503 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    674.79 kg

Madera, CA Electricity Overview

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Madera's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 33.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 109.09% above the average nationwide rate of 16.01 cents. With annual production of 3,572 megawatt hours, the city is the 202nd highest generator of electricity in the state. There is a deficiency of 411,764.76 megawatt hours in the city because of residents consuming 11527.57% more electricity than the city generates.

The consumption of electricity in Madera accounts for 81,756,663.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 141st largest emissions amount in the state out of 1617 cities. This total also results in a ranking of 1453rd worst in California for emissions per capita. Approximately 100.00% of Madera's electricity is generated using Solar. Madera has the 87th most power generation plants of any city in California, with 2 total plants.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Madera

Madera 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.
686th34.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Madera
642nd$166.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Madera Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Madera, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED33.74166.5510,881,2493,670,830,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

Zips with electric coverage in Madera, California include: 93638, 93637, 93636

Chowchilla, CA Electricity Overview

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Chowchilla's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 33.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 109.09% above the average nationwide rate of 16.01 cents. There are 22,191.82 megawatt hours generated by facilities in the city using natural gas as the fuel source. This is the 69th most for a city out of 1617 in the state. With annual generation of 83,693 megawatt hours, Chowchilla is the 68th largest generator of electricity in the state.

Approximately 131,749,681.45 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted in Chowchilla due to electricity use. The city averages 6,998.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city is home to 4 power generation plants, which is the 37th highest number of power plants within a city in California out of the state's 1617 cities. Chowchilla's main fuel type utilized for electricity production is Wood/Wood Waste Solids. The city produces 53,259.18 megawatt hours from this fuel. Natural Gas and Solar are the second and third most used fuels, respectively, for electricity generation. Natural Gas makes up 26.52% of electricity generation and Solar accounts for 9.85% of total production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chowchilla

Chowchilla 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.
686th34.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Chowchilla
642nd$166.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Chowchilla Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Chowchilla, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED33.74166.5510,881,2493,670,830,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

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Madera Acres CDP, CA Electricity Overview

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Madera Acres CDP's inhabitants purchase electricity for, on average, 33.48 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, unfortunately, 109.09% above the average nationwide rate of 16.01 cents. Residents in the city have an average monthly residential power bill of $160.7. This is 17.12% above the nationwide average bill of $137.21. Pacific Gas and Electric Company is the largest vendor in the city based on total residential customers.

The consumption of electricity in Madera Acres CDP accounts for 12,248,321.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year, which is the 490th largest emissions amount in the state out of 1617 cities. Averaging 1,211.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, the city ranks 199th worst in California for emissions per capita. There are no power plants in Madera Acres CDP, so citizens must rely on electricity produced outside of the city boundaries.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Madera Acres CDP

Madera Acres 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.
686th34.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Madera Acres CDP
642nd$166.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Madera Acres CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Madera Acres CDP, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED33.74166.5510,881,2493,670,830,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

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Electricity Production in Madera County, California

Power Plants in Madera County, California

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Madera County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 450,605
Madera County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 449,030
Borden Solar Farm41MB 8me, LLC (100.00%)
Madera County CA Solar 119,939
Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLCAmpersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC (100.00%)
Chowchilla CA Wood/Wood Waste Solids 53,347113,620,931.062,129.85
Madera County CA Solar 26,369
Madera County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 25,826
Chowchilla IICalifornia Power Holdings LLC (100.00%)
Chowchilla CA Natural Gas 22,10411,929,320.62539.69
Wonderful Orchards - New ColumbiaNextEra Energy (100.00%)
Madera County CA Solar 10,626
Diamond H Dairy PowerMadera DP 2, LLC (100.00%)
Madera County CA Other Biomass Gas 10,5305,509,682.91523.24
Wonderful Firebaugh
Firebaugh CA Solar 4,833
DGS Valley State PrisonForefront Solar (100.00%)
Chowchilla CA Solar 4,155
DGS Central California Womens FacilityForefront Solar (100.00%)
Chowchilla CA Solar 4,087
Madera 1 PVGL Madera, LLC (100.00%)
Fairmead CDP CA Solar 3,193
Madera Community HospitalGLC - (CA) Madera, LLC (100.00%)
Madera CA Solar 1,858
City of Madera WWTPTerraForm Power (100.00%)
Madera CA Solar 1,714
Pacific Ethanol Madera Solar ArraySeaboard Energy California, LLC (100.00%)
Madera County CA Solar 1,694
Madera County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 1,391
Site 980 65Madera-Chowchilla Power Auth (100.00%)
Madera County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 709

Madera County, California Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emitting 108,139,503 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Madera County ranks 31st worst out of 58 counties in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. The county averages 674.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 39th highest in the state in this category. Electricity plants in the county primarily use Conventional Hydroelectric, which makes up 78.19% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in the county. Secondary fuels used during electricity production include Solar at 14.56% and Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 4.49% of generation. Madera County has 18 electricity producing plants in the county. This is the 90th most power plants within a county.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
78.19%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
14.56%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
4.49%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
1.87%
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
Other Biomass Gas
0.89%

Madera County, California Net Metering

Approximately 33.33% of the electric companies in Madera County offer net metering to their consumers. Consumers in California have highly favorable net metering regulations that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Madera County averages out to about 18.50% of the total electricity transmitted by the 2 companies that operate in the county and also report energy loss. The US average is 2.87%, resulting in Madera County receiving a rank of 2986th best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

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

Madera County, California has 18 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.

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

The largest electricity supplier in Madera County, California by total customer count is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

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

Madera County, California has 3 electricity providers operating in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Madera County, California?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Pacific Gas and Electric Company67,092
2Pilot Power Group113
3Commercial Energy of California21

Ginalyn Gelera
Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2023-12-06