Nevada County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Nevada County, CA is $184.82
- The average electricity rate in Nevada County, CA is 36.82¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Nevada County, CA
The average residential electric bill in Nevada County, CA is $184.82 per month. Nevada County, CA is the 34th most expensive county in California for electricity.
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Nevada County, California Electricity Overview
Nevada County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 120.05% above the nationwide average price, at 36.82 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents.
At $184.82, the Nevada County average monthly residential electric bill is 13.75% above the state average bill and 25.59% higher than the national average.
Over the past 12 months, Nevada County saw a 6.97% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.
Nevada County has no electricity production sources and must import all of the electricity consumed in the county.
The largest electricity company in Nevada County by total customers is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
With a population of 102,293 residents, Nevada County is the 615th largest county by population in the US.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
643,077 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.29 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
111,584,824 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,090.84 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Truckee
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Truckee Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
22.49¢ per kWh
- 5.48% lower than last month
- 8.51% higher than November last year
- 31.18% lower than the California average
- 32.04% higher than the US average
- 220th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has increased by 19 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since November last year
- 28,355th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 299 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 248 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
22.75¢ per kWh
- 0.65% higher than last month
- 12.72% higher than November last year
- 28.25% lower than the California average
- 37.94% higher than the US average
- 221st in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 28,427th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 966 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$104.65 per month
- 22.43% lower than last month
- 6.57% higher than November last year
- 24.82% lower than the California average
- 11.49% lower than the US average
- 217th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has increased by 436 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
- 10,280th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 12,485 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,208 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$124.13 per month
- 0.43% higher than last month
- 12.67% higher than November last year
- 25.05% lower than the California average
- 12.74% lower than the US average
- 187th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
- 9,829th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 272 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 3,445 since November last year
Truckee, CA Electricity Overview

The average residential electricity price for Truckee is approximately 22.75 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 28.51% less than the average state rate of 31.82 cents. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.29 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 170.14 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes each outage. Truckee Donner PUD sells an estimated 114,381.95 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.
Releasing 18,380,576.27 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 1,090.84 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 | 21.42 | 119.55 | 315,927.49 | 67,680,333.34 | |
| Truckee Donner PUD | BUNDLED | 23.24 | 127.93 | 92,888.39 | 21,582,917.3 |
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Grass Valley, CA Electricity Overview

The average residential electricity price for Grass Valley is approximately 74.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 133.58% higher than the state's average rate of 31.82 cents. This means the city is 1538th out of 1617 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.56 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 255.9 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes each outage. Pacific Gas and Electric Company sells an estimated 2,171.26 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.
Releasing 14,780,819.5 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Grass Valley is the 423rd highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,090.84 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 May and the highest average bill is in July.
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 | 40.11 | 198.02 | 10,946,102 | 4,390,801,000 |
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Alta Sierra CDP, CA Electricity Overview

The average residential electricity price for Alta Sierra CDP is approximately 74.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 133.58% higher than the state's average rate of 31.82 cents. This means the city is 1538th out of 1617 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.56 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 255.9 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes each outage. Pacific Gas and Electric Company sells an estimated 3,403.05 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.
Releasing 8,474,700.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Alta Sierra CDP is the 541st highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,090.84 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 May and the highest average bill is in July.
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 | 40.11 | 198.02 | 10,946,102 | 4,390,801,000 |
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FAQ
What electricity companies offer service in Nevada County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 26,251 |
| 2 | Truckee Donner PUD | 15,939 |
| 3 | Liberty Utilities | 4,605 |
What electricity company is the largest provider in Nevada County, California?
The largest electricity company in Nevada County, California by megawatt hours sold is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
How many electric companies offer service in Nevada County, California?
There are 3 electricity suppliers offering service in Nevada County, California.