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Merced County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Merced County, California Electricity Overview

As the 38th highest county in California for non-renewable generation per capita, Merced County produces -0 megawatt hours per person each year.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company is the largest electricity provider in Merced County when calculated by megawatt hours sold.

Wind turbines produce 0.04 megawatt hours per year per citizen for Merced County citizens, which is 479th highest county out of 3230 counties in the United States.

Merced County residents are accountable for 944.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, making it the 2758th highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.

Merced County is the 23rd largest county in California.

Merced County residents pay an average residential monthly electricity bill of $158.14, which is 10.62% higher than the California average bill of $142.96.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,770,281 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    450,026 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    450,071 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    -45 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.55 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    274,021,684 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    944.86 kg

Merced, CA Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call Merced home pay an average residential electricity rate of 24.12 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 16.58% lower than the average California rate of 28.92 cents. With an estimated 987 total residential customers, Merced Irrigation District is the largest supplier in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Merced averages 1,211.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 199th highest in the state out of 1617 cities for emissions efficiency. This comes to a total pollution amount from electricity use of 110,983,900.64 kilograms. There are no power generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Merced

Merced 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.
197th22.69¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Merced
117th$137.11Average residential monthly electricity bill for Merced Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Merced, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Merced Irrigation DistrictBUNDLED20.47131.483,28317,051,200
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 Merced, California include: 95340, 95348, 95341

Los Banos, CA Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call Los Banos home pay an average residential electricity rate of 32.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.37% more than the average California rate of 28.92 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $151.46 per month. Peninsula Clean Energy sells an estimated 77,870.49 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than all other suppliers.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Los Banos averages 1,211.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 1137th highest in the state out of 1617 cities for emissions efficiency. This comes to a total pollution amount from electricity use of 53,837,590.64 kilograms. There are no power generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Los Banos

Los Banos 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 Los Banos
642nd$166.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Los Banos Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Los Banos, 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
Peninsula Clean EnergyENERGY10.3147.461,530,250157,815,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

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Atwater, CA Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants who call Atwater home pay an average residential electricity rate of 20.47 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 29.20% lower than the average California rate of 28.92 cents. The average residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $131.4 per month, while the national average is $137.21. With an estimated 334 residential customers, Merced Irrigation District is the largest provider in the city.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Atwater averages 1,211.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption, which is sufficient to rank them 1137th highest in the state out of 1617 cities for emissions efficiency. This comes to a total pollution amount from electricity use of 38,057,544.49 kilograms. There are no power generation plants in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Atwater

Atwater residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.205/kWh$0.160/kWh$131.40/mo.$96.82/mo.
185th20.47¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Atwater
106th$131.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Atwater Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Atwater, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Merced Irrigation DistrictBUNDLED20.47131.483,28317,051,200

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Electricity Production in Merced County, California

Power Plants in Merced County, California

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Wright Solar ParkWright Solar Park LLC (100.00%)
Merced County CA Solar 462,695
Quinto Solar PV ProjectLS Power (100.00%)
Merced County CA Solar 281,916
Vega SolarVega Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Merced County CA Solar 47,033
Dinosaur PointInternational Turbine Res Inc (100.00%)
Merced County CA Wind 11,076
Merced County CA Solar 8,545
Merced 1 PVGL Merced 2, LLC (100.00%)
Merced County CA Solar 7,277
Merced County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 6,386
Merced Solar LLCMerced Solar LLC (100.00%)
Merced County CA Solar 4,337
Mission Solar LLCMission Solar LLC (100.00%)
Merced County CA Solar 4,303
Sun Harvest Solar NDP1EDF Renewables (100.00%)
Merced County CA Solar 3,837
Merced County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 3,732
2097 Helton Solar ProjectSolarenewal LLC (100.00%)
Merced County CA Solar 3,368
Dos Palos CA Solar 1,635
El Nido FacilityMerced Power LLC (100.00%)
Merced County CA Wood/Wood Waste Solids 1,0254,119,277.824,018.81
Henry Miller RDHenry Miller Reclamation District (100.00%)
Dos Palos CA Solar 593
Merced County CA Conventional Hydroelectric -86,926
Merced County CA Conventional Hydroelectric -280,710

Merced County, California Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Merced County residents average 944.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita from electricity consumption. With total emissions of 274,021,683.68 kilograms, the county ranks 25th highest in California for total emissions from electricity consumption. Solar is the fuel of choice in Merced County, with 182.28% of electricity production coming from the fuel type. Other fuel sources used include Wind at 2.46% and Wood/Wood Waste Solids at 0.90%. Merced County has the 103rd highest power plants of any county in the country, with 17 total power plants.

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182.28%
WIND
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2.46%
WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
0.90%
GASEOUS PROPANE
Gaseous Propane
0.00%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
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-85.63%

Merced County, California Net Metering

Out of the 5 companies in Merced County, 3 of them offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are some of the best for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The county has 4 electricity providers who report energy loss from their power grid. The average energy loss amount for these 4 providers is 13.47%. The countrywide average is 2.87%, meaning Merced County ranks 2964th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Merced County:

  • Atwater, California:
    • Merced Irrigation District: 100.00%
  • Dos Palos, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Gustine, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Livingston, California:
    • Merced Irrigation District: 100.00%
  • Los Banos, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.05%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.95%
  • Merced, California:
    • Merced Irrigation District: 83.69%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 16.31%

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

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Merced County, California?

By total megawatt hours sold, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is the largest electricity supplier in Merced County, California.

How many power plants are in Merced County, California?

There are 17 electricity plants in Merced County, California

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

Merced County, California is home to 5 electricity providers serving consumers in the area.

Which electricity companies offer service in Merced County, California?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2023-12-06