Nevada County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Nevada County, California Electricity Overview
Over 100.00% of Nevada County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuel types, putting Nevada County at 539th in the United States for total sustainable electricity production.
Nevada County produces 54.94% of their needed electricity and must bring in the additional 45.06% from nearby counties.
The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.12 cents, while residents of Nevada County pay an average rate of 109.43% above the national average at 33.77 cents per kilowatt hour.
Averaging production of 3.35 megawatt hours per resident each year, Nevada County is 33 out of 58 counties in California for production per capita.
Nevada County is the 615th largest county in the nation, with 102,293 citizens .
Consumers in Nevada County experience an average of 1.7 power outages per year, with an average of 235.85 minutes per outage.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
623,452 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
342,514 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
342,514 MWh
Production per Capita
3.35 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
54,263,475 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
530.47 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Truckee
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Truckee Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
24.87¢ per kWh
- 5.49% higher than last month
- 15.89% higher than April last year
- 27.39% lower than the California average
- 47.07% higher than the US average
- 188th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 30 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 9 since April last year
- 29,233rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 347 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 886 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
21.96¢ per kWh
- 1.31% higher than last month
- 12.08% higher than April last year
- 27.15% lower than the California average
- 36.21% higher than the US average
- 181st in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
- 28,592nd in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 394 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 745 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$103.75 per month
- 3.17% lower than last month
- 4.64% higher than April last year
- 21.32% lower than the California average
- 7.98% lower than the US average
- 110th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 18 since April last year
- 12,428th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 895 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 503 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$114.74 per month
- 0.34% higher than last month
- 0.82% lower than April last year
- 21.33% lower than the California average
- 15.68% lower than the US average
- 91st in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 32 since April last year
- 7,650th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 126 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 642 since April last year
Truckee, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Truckee is approximately 21.96 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 27.15% less than the average state rate of 30.14 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.77 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 215.9 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes each outage. Truckee Donner PUD sells an estimated 108,053.61 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.
Releasing 19,835,997.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Truckee is the 382nd highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,177.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Truckee has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Truckee
Truckee residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Truckee, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Utilities | BUNDLED | 18.60 | 93.83 | 265,994.79 | 49,471,153.26 | |
| Truckee Donner PUD | BUNDLED | 22.24 | 117.07 | 82,365.16 | 18,320,694.47 |
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Grass Valley, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Grass Valley is approximately 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.55% higher than the state's average rate of 30.14 cents. This means the city is 1521st out of 1617 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.63 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 255.8 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes each outage. Pacific Gas and Electric Company sells an estimated 2,116.31 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.
Releasing 15,951,202.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Grass Valley is the 424th highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,177.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Grass Valley has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Grass Valley
Grass Valley residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Grass Valley, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.72 | 172.5 | 10,427,441 | 3,828,497,000 |
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Alta Sierra CDP, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Alta Sierra CDP is approximately 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.55% higher than the state's average rate of 30.14 cents. This means the city is 1521st out of 1617 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.63 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 255.8 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.45 outages each year and 171.11 minutes each outage. Pacific Gas and Electric Company sells an estimated 3,316.93 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.
Releasing 9,145,748.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Alta Sierra CDP is the 543rd highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,177.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Alta Sierra CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alta Sierra CDP
Alta Sierra CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Alta Sierra CDP, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.72 | 172.5 | 10,427,441 | 3,828,497,000 |
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Electricity Production in Nevada County, California
Power Plants in Nevada County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chicago ParkNevada Irrigation District (100.00%) | Nevada County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 134,674 | ||||
Narrows PHYuba Water Agency (100.00%) | Nevada County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 73,450 | ||||
Dutch Flat 2Nevada Irrigation District (100.00%) | Nevada County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 46,717 | ||||
Spaulding 1Pacific Gas and Electric Company (100.00%) | Nevada County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 36,563 | ||||
Spaulding 3Pacific Gas and Electric Company (100.00%) | Nevada County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 18,333 | ||||
| Nevada County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 15,325 | |||||
Deer Creek PHPacific Gas and Electric Company (100.00%) | Nevada County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 10,203 | ||||
Scott FlatNevada Irrigation District (100.00%) | Nevada County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 5,002 | ||||
Spaulding 2Pacific Gas and Electric Company (100.00%) | Nevada County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2,247 |
Nevada County, California Details
As the 36th worst ranked county out of 58 counties in the state, Nevada County releases 54,263,475.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption per year. The county averages 530.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity generation in Nevada County. Nevada County has 9 electricity generation plants, which is 30th most in California.
Providers In Each City in Nevada County:
- Grass Valley, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Nevada City, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Truckee, California:
- Liberty Utilities: 9.79%
- Truckee Donner PUD: 90.21%
* 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 Nevada County, California?
The largest electricity company in Nevada County, California by total customer count is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Which electricity companies offer service in Nevada County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 26,325 |
| 2 | Truckee Donner PUD | 14,536 |
| 3 | Liberty Utilities | 4,230 |
How many electric companies offer service in Nevada County, California?
Nevada County, California is home to 3 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are located in Nevada County, California?
Nevada County, California has 9 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
