Electric Rates & Providers in Marin County, CA

Marin County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Marin County, CA is $179.73
  • The average electricity rate in Marin County, CA is 40.07¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Marin County, CA

The average residential electric bill in Marin County, CA is $179.73 per month. Marin County, CA is the 30th most expensive county in California for electricity.

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Marin County, California Electricity Overview

Marin County's average residential electricity rate is 40.07 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 141.05% higher than the US average price of 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour.

By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity provider in Marin County is Marin Clean Energy.

Marin County produces 2,252 megawatt hours from solar energy, making it 1020th out of 3221 counties in the nation for total megawatt hours generated from solar power sources.

Renewable fuel usage for electricity generation has decreased by 70.62% during the previous 12 months in Marin County.

Marin County produces 100.00% of its electricity from renewable fuel types, or 0.03 megawatt hours per citizen per year.

With a population of 256,018 citizens, Marin County is the 26th largest county by population in the state.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,606,309 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.27 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    8,172 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    8,172 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.03 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    285,514,744 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,115.21 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in San Rafael

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San Rafael Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

29.31¢ per kWh

  • 3.32% lower than last month
  • 9.52% higher than November last year
  • 10.3% lower than the California average
  • 72.09% higher than the US average
  • 377th in the state out of 1,616 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 388 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since November last year
  • 29,802nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 316 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 384 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

29.83¢ per kWh

  • 0.72% higher than last month
  • 15.1% higher than November last year
  • 5.93% lower than the California average
  • 80.86% higher than the US average
  • 379th in the state out of 1,616 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since November last year
  • 29,811th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 463 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$107.7 per month

  • 23.01% lower than last month
  • 7.98% higher than November last year
  • 22.63% lower than the California average
  • 8.91% lower than the US average
  • 227th in the state out of 1,616 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 437 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 6 since November last year
  • 11,551st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 12,670 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,655 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$131.15 per month

  • 0.51% higher than last month
  • 15.02% higher than November last year
  • 20.81% lower than the California average
  • 7.8% lower than the US average
  • 240th in the state out of 1,616 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 13 since November last year
  • 12,817th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 39 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,791 since November last year

San Rafael, CA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for San Rafael is approximately 29.83 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.59% below California's average rate of 31.93 cents. Marin Clean Energy sells an estimated 56,273.24 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $131.15 per month, while the US average is $146.54. Consumers in San Rafael enjoy a 19.32% discount compared to other citizens in the nation.

On average, San Rafael residents emit 1,106.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 124th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California. At 1,106.95 kilograms per person and 61,158 people in the city, the city emits 67,698,766.34 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 161st worst rank in California for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing San Rafael have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Rafael

San Rafael residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.338/kWh$0.127/kWh$176.45/mo.$56.24/mo.
379th29.83¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of San Rafael
240th$131.15Average residential monthly electricity bill for San Rafael Residents

Electric Companies With Service in San Rafael, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Marin Clean EnergyENERGY17.0273.632,859,298.04486,664,806.92
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED40.11198.9910,999,6464,412,167,000

Zips with electric coverage in San Rafael, California include: 94901, 94903, 94904, 94964

Novato, CA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Novato is approximately 29.92 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.28% below California's average rate of 31.93 cents. Producing 0.03 megawatt hours per resident living in the city, Novato ranks as the 246th highest producing city in the state out of 1617 cities. The city ranks 141st in the state out of 1617 cities for solar generation per capita.

On average, Novato residents emit 1,102.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 1435th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California. This results in a total emissions amount of 58,661,165.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has one electricity plant. In Novato, Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Novato

Novato residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.340/kWh$0.128/kWh$177.11/mo.$56.45/mo.
387th29.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Novato
248th$131.6Average residential monthly electricity bill for Novato Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Novato, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Marin Clean EnergyENERGY17.0273.632,859,298.04486,664,806.92
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED40.11198.9910,999,6464,412,167,000

Zips with electric coverage in Novato, California include: 94952, 94947, 94949, 94945

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Mill Valley, CA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Mill Valley is approximately 29.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.76% below California's average rate of 31.93 cents. Marin Clean Energy sells an estimated 16,128.63 megawatt hours in the city per year, more than all other vendors. The average monthly residential electric bill for a customer in the city is $130.89 per month, while the US average is $146.54. Consumers in Mill Valley enjoy a 19.48% discount compared to other citizens in the nation.

On average, Mill Valley residents emit 1,106.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 917th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California. At 1,106.95 kilograms per person and 14,240 people in the city, the city emits 15,762,948.96 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 416th worst rank in California for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Mill Valley have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mill Valley

Mill Valley residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.338/kWh$0.127/kWh$176.07/mo.$56.11/mo.
378th29.77¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Mill Valley
239th$130.89Average residential monthly electricity bill for Mill Valley Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Mill Valley, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Marin Clean EnergyENERGY17.0273.632,859,298.04486,664,806.92
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED40.11198.9910,999,6464,412,167,000

Zips with electric coverage in Mill Valley, California include: 94941, 94904, 94939

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Marin County, California Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Marin County, California

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Waste Mangement Redwood LFGTEWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%)
Marin County CA Landfill Gas 5,920333,557,734.8233600.9713
Cottonwood Solar, LLC Cottonwood CarportNovatus Energy (100.00%)
Novato CA Solar 1,38369155
Silveira Ranch Road SolarRP Napa Solar 3, LLC (100.00%)
Marin County CA Solar 86972755

Marin County, California Production Fuel Makeup

LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
72.44%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
27.56%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

On average, Marin County residents emit 1,115.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 23rd worst polluting county out of 58 counties in California and 2693rd out of 3221 counties nationally. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 285,514,743.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Power producing facilities in the county primarily use Landfill Gas, which accounts for 72.44% (or 5,920 megawatt hours) of the fuel used for electricity production in the county. Marin County is home to 3 electricity producing plants, which is 893rd most in the country.

Marin County, California Net Metering

Out of the 2 suppliers in Marin County, only one of them offers net metering to their consumers. California has favorable regulations in place for consumers who are interested in taking advantage of net metering with solar installations.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Marin County who report energy loss statistics had an average of 5.22% of electricity generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. With a state average energy loss of 3.51%, Marin County is ranked as the 28th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Marin County, California

Providers In Each City in Marin County:

  • Belvedere, California:
    • Marin Clean Energy: 50.60%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.40%
  • Corte Madera, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.95%
    • Marin Clean Energy: 50.05%
  • Fairfax, California:
    • Marin Clean Energy: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Larkspur, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 48.85%
    • Marin Clean Energy: 51.15%
  • Mill Valley, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.62%
    • Marin Clean Energy: 50.38%
  • Novato, California:
    • Marin Clean Energy: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Ross, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Marin Clean Energy: 50.00%
  • San Anselmo, California:
    • Marin Clean Energy: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • San Rafael, California:
    • Marin Clean Energy: 50.24%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.76%
  • Sausalito, California:
    • Marin Clean Energy: 50.01%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.99%
  • Tiburon, California:
    • Marin Clean Energy: 49.78%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.22%

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

FAQ

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

Marin County, California is home to 2 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

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

By total customer count, Marin Clean Energy is the largest electricity provider in Marin County, California.

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

There are 3 power plants in Marin County, California

What electricity companies offer service in Marin County, California?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Marin Clean Energy202,401
2Pacific Gas and Electric Company16,823

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Published: 2025-04-21