Marin County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Marin County, California Electricity Overview
Marin County's average residential electricity rate is 35.87 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 122.46% higher than the US average price of 16.12 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 911th out of 3230 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
1,560,370 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
8,172 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
8,172 MWh
Production per Capita
0.03 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
303,366,338 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,184.94 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 April, 2024
52.1¢ per kWh
- 21.93% higher than last month
- 31.34% higher than April last year
- 52.08% higher than the California average
- 208.05% higher than the US average
- 1,588th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 70 since April last year
- 31,596th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 155 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 504 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
37.85¢ per kWh
- 2.81% higher than last month
- 18.57% higher than April last year
- 25.55% higher than the California average
- 134.73% higher than the US average
- 1,521st in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 31,353rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 27 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 140 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$153.48 per month
- 3.07% lower than last month
- 10.09% higher than April last year
- 16.38% higher than the California average
- 36.13% higher than the US average
- 1,544th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 85 since April last year
- 30,173rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,136 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,166 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$172.26 per month
- 0.69% higher than last month
- 0.12% higher than April last year
- 18.1% higher than the California average
- 26.59% higher than the US average
- 718th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has increased by 821 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 821 since April last year
- 28,556th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 686 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 730 since April last year
San Rafael, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for San Rafael is approximately 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.55% above California's average rate of 30.14 cents. Marin Clean Energy sells an estimated 53,707.35 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 $172.26 per month, while the US average is $138.02.
On average, San Rafael residents emit 1,177.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 197th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California. At 1,177.21 kilograms per person and 61,158 people in the city, the city emits 71,995,841.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 158th worst rank in California for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing San Rafael have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Rafael
San Rafael residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in San Rafael, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marin Clean Energy | ENERGY | 11.99 | 49.4 | 2,530,498.3 | 303,423,285.01 | |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.72 | 172.5 | 10,427,441 | 3,828,497,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in San Rafael, California include: 94901, 94903, 94904, 94964
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Novato, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Novato is approximately 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.55% above California's average rate of 30.14 cents. Producing 0.03 megawatt hours per resident living in the city, Novato ranks as the 220th highest producing city in the state out of 1617 cities. The city ranks 110th in the state out of 1617 cities for solar generation per capita.
On average, Novato residents emit 1,172.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 1457th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California. This results in a total emissions amount of 62,376,953.17 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has one electricity plant. In Novato, Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Novato
Novato residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Novato, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marin Clean Energy | ENERGY | 11.99 | 49.4 | 2,530,498.3 | 303,423,285.01 | |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.72 | 172.5 | 10,427,441 | 3,828,497,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Novato, California include: 94952, 94947, 94949, 94945
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Mill Valley, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Mill Valley is approximately 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.55% above California's average rate of 30.14 cents. Marin Clean Energy sells an estimated 15,393.21 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 $172.26 per month, while the US average is $138.02.
On average, Mill Valley residents emit 1,177.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 197th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California. At 1,177.21 kilograms per person and 14,240 people in the city, the city emits 16,763,477.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 415th worst rank in California for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Mill Valley have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Mill Valley
Mill Valley residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Mill Valley, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marin Clean Energy | ENERGY | 11.99 | 49.4 | 2,530,498.3 | 303,423,285.01 | |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.72 | 172.5 | 10,427,441 | 3,828,497,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Mill Valley, California include: 94941, 94904, 94939
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Electricity Production in Marin County, California
Power Plants in Marin County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Waste Mangement Redwood LFGTEWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%) | Marin County | CA | Landfill Gas | 5,920 | 3,557,682.75 | 600.96 | ||
Cottonwood Solar, LLC Cottonwood CarportNovatus Energy (100.00%) | Novato | CA | Solar | 1,383 | ||||
Silveira Ranch Road SolarRP Napa Solar 3, LLC (100.00%) | Marin County | CA | Solar | 869 |
Marin County, California Details
On average, Marin County residents emit 1,184.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 22nd worst polluting county out of 58 counties in California and 2748th out of 3230 counties nationally. This comes to a total emissions amount from electricity use of 303,366,337.58 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 786th most in the country.
Providers In Each City in Marin County:
- Belvedere, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.40%
- Marin Clean Energy: 50.60%
- Corte Madera, California:
- Marin Clean Energy: 50.05%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.95%
- Fairfax, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
- Marin Clean Energy: 50.00%
- Larkspur, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 48.85%
- Marin Clean Energy: 51.15%
- Mill Valley, California:
- Marin Clean Energy: 50.38%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.62%
- Novato, California:
- Marin Clean Energy: 50.00%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
- Ross, California:
- Marin Clean Energy: 50.00%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
- San Anselmo, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
- Marin Clean Energy: 50.00%
- San Rafael, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.76%
- Marin Clean Energy: 50.24%
- Sausalito, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.99%
- Marin Clean Energy: 50.01%
- Tiburon, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.22%
- Marin Clean Energy: 49.78%
* 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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marin Clean Energy | 186,304 |
| 2 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 16,867 |
