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Monterey County, California Electricity Overview
Wind produces 47,667 megawatt hours of electricity in Monterey County. This equals roughly 0.11 megawatt hours per person in Monterey County being generated from wind power, giving the county a rank of 439th highest county in the United States out of 3230 counties in that category.
Monterey County generates 97.77% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel sources. This equates to 11.85 megawatt hours per resident and ranks Monterey County as the 387th highest county in the United States out of 3230 counties for non-renewable production per capita a year.
Monterey County generates 0.27 megawatt hours per citizen of the county from renewable fuels. This makes Monterey County the 41st highest ranking county for renewable generation per capita in the state out of 58 counties.
Citizens of Monterey County consume enough electricity to release 2,328.03 kilograms of CO2 gases each year per capita, which is the 2483rd highest amount of pollution from electric use for a county in the nation.
Consumers in Monterey County face an average of 1.63 outages lasting 255.8 minutes each year, compared to the national averages of 1.45 outages at 171.11 minutes an outage.
The national average residential rate per kilowatt hour sits at 16.12 cents, while residents of Monterey County pay an average rate of 120.52% more than the national average at 35.55 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
2,638,169 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,247,185 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
117,113 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
5,130,072 MWh
Production per Capita
12.12 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,007,707,202 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,328.03 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Salinas
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Salinas 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
- 1,555th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since April last year
- 29,393rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 151 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 107 since April last year
Salinas, CA Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Salinas spend, on average, 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 25.55% more than California's average rate of 30.14 cents. Natural gas is one of the major fuel types used in the country, and Salinas is in on the action. They produce 22,316 megawatt hours by burning natural gas. This amount makes them as the 65th highest in California out of 1617 cities for natural gas production. Power generation plants in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuel types for 100.00% of the megawatt hours generate. This is 67th most in the state out of 1617 cities.
Emissions in Salinas average 1,290.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 59th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 207,839,937.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 36th highest for total pollution in California. The city is home to 3 electricity producing plants, which is the 45th highest number of power plants within a city in California out of the state's 1617 cities. In Salinas, Natural Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Salinas
Salinas residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Salinas, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Community Energy | ENERGY | 11.44 | 39.91 | 1,589,994.18 | 181,904,059.38 | |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.72 | 172.5 | 10,427,441 | 3,828,497,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Salinas, California include: 93906, 93905, 93901, 93907, 93908
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Seaside, CA Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Seaside spend, on average, 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 25.55% more than California's average rate of 30.14 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $172.26. This is 24.81% higher than the nationwide average of $138.02. With an estimated 482 total residential customers, Central Coast Community Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Emissions in Seaside average 1,177.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 197th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 38,413,556.72 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 252nd highest for total pollution in California. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Seaside must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Seaside
Seaside residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Seaside, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Community Energy | ENERGY | 11.44 | 39.91 | 1,589,994.18 | 181,904,059.38 | |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.72 | 172.5 | 10,427,441 | 3,828,497,000 |
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Monterey, CA Electricity Overview
Inhabitants of Monterey spend, on average, 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 25.55% more than California's average rate of 30.14 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $172.26. This is 24.81% higher than the nationwide average of $138.02. With an estimated 653 total residential customers, Central Coast Community Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Emissions in Monterey average 1,177.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 197th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 35,332,796.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 269th highest for total pollution in California. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service Monterey must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Monterey
Monterey residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Monterey, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Community Energy | ENERGY | 11.44 | 39.91 | 1,589,994.18 | 181,904,059.38 | |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.72 | 172.5 | 10,427,441 | 3,828,497,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Monterey, California include: 93955, 93940, 93950, 93923, 93953, 93943
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Electricity Production in Monterey County, California
Power Plants in Monterey County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dynegy Moss Landing Power Plant HybridDynegy Energy Services (100.00%) | Monterey County | CA | Natural Gas | 4,842,472 | 1,841,001,277.64 | 380.18 | ||
Salinas River CogenerationSalinas River Cogeneration Co (100.00%) | Monterey County | CA | Natural Gas | 234,189 | 88,454,999.5 | 377.71 | ||
King City Power PlantCalpine (100.00%) | King City | CA | Natural Gas | 49,763 | 20,708,309.86 | 416.14 | ||
Marina Landfill GasMonterey Regional Waste Mgmt (100.00%) | Monterey County | CA | Landfill Gas | 34,022 | 17,065,213.52 | 501.59 | ||
Nacimiento Hydro ProjectMonterey Cnty Water Res Agency (100.00%) | Monterey County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 18,601 | ||||
Foundation Dole Fresh VegetablesFoundation CA Fund X Manager LLC (100.00%) | Monterey County | CA | Wind | 18,074 | ||||
King City PeakingCalpine (100.00%) | King City | CA | Natural Gas | 12,198 | 6,733,526.24 | 552.02 | ||
Ameresco Johnson CanyonAmeresco (100.00%) | Monterey County | CA | Landfill Gas | 9,302 | 5,418,195.92 | 582.48 | ||
TLR000 Hansen Fuel Cell2016 ESA Project Company, LLC (100.00%) | Salinas | CA | Natural Gas | 8,289 | 3,137,862.28 | 378.56 | ||
Monterey One WaterMonterey One Water (100.00%) | Monterey County | CA | Other Biomass Gas | 7,838 | 2,300,143.96 | 293.46 | ||
Taylor Farms SalinasTaylor Fresh Foods (100.00%) | Salinas | CA | Natural Gas | 7,575 | 17,064,626.6 | 2,252.76 | ||
Taylor Farms - Schilling PlaceBloom Energy (100.00%) | Salinas | CA | Natural Gas | 6,452 | 2,394,544.74 | 371.13 | ||
Foundation California Training FacilityFoundation Windpower (100.00%) | Soledad | CA | Wind | 5,981 | ||||
Foundation Mann PackingFoundation Windpower (100.00%) | Monterey County | CA | Wind | 5,914 | ||||
Foundation SaIinas Valley State PrisonFoundation Windpower (100.00%) | Soledad | CA | Wind | 5,372 | ||||
City of Soledad Water ReclamationFoundation Windpower (100.00%) | Soledad | CA | Wind | 4,323 | ||||
Foundation Scheid VineyardsFoundation Windpower (100.00%) | Monterey County | CA | Wind | 4,018 | ||||
Taylor FarmsFoundation Windpower (100.00%) | Monterey County | CA | Wind | 3,985 | ||||
Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control AgencyBanyan SolarCity Owner 2010 LLC (100.00%) | Monterey County | CA | Solar | 1,117 | ||||
Cal Flats BESSLS Power (100.00%) | Monterey County | CA | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | -12,918 |
Monterey County, California Details
Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Monterey County averages 2,328.03 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which ranks them 2483rd worst in the country out of 3230 counties for emissions efficiency. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Monterey County from electricity consumption is 1,007,707,201.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 14th largest amount in California and 2483rd in the United States. About 100.28% of electricity in Monterey County comes from production using Natural Gas. Other fuel sources used include Wind at 0.91% and Landfill Gas at 0.83%. Monterey County is home to 21 power producing plants, which is 65th most in the country.
Providers In Each City in Monterey County:
- Carmel-by-the-Sea, California:
- Central Coast Community Energy: 50.00%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
- Del Rey Oaks, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
- Central Coast Community Energy: 50.00%
- Gonzales, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
- Central Coast Community Energy: 50.00%
- Greenfield, California:
- Central Coast Community Energy: 50.00%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
- King City, California:
- King City Community Power: 46.15%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
- Central Coast Community Energy: 3.85%
- Marina, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 47.59%
- Central Coast Community Energy: 52.41%
- Monterey, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 41.62%
- Central Coast Community Energy: 58.38%
- Pacific Grove, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 42.31%
- Central Coast Community Energy: 57.69%
- Salinas, California:
- Central Coast Community Energy: 50.00%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
- Sand City, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 14.80%
- Central Coast Community Energy: 85.20%
- Seaside, California:
- Central Coast Community Energy: 50.26%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.74%
- Soledad, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
- Central Coast Community Energy: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located in Monterey County, California?
Monterey County, California has 21 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Monterey County, California?
By total megawatt hours sold, Central Coast Community Energy is the largest electricity provider in Monterey County, California.
How many electric companies offer service in Monterey County, California?
Monterey County, California is home to 3 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Monterey County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Coast Community Energy | 199,816 |
| 2 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 103,855 |
| 3 | King City Community Power | 3,432 |
