Plumas County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Plumas County, CA is $256.84
- The average electricity rate in Plumas County, CA is 35.19¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Plumas County, CA
The average residential electric bill in Plumas County, CA is $256.84 per month. Plumas County, CA is the 57th most expensive county in California for electricity.
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Plumas County, California Electricity Overview
The county is ranked as the 553rd largest generator of electricity in the United States out of 3221 counties for total electricity generation, generating 1,205,429 megawatt hours.
Plumas County is the 1907th most populated county in the nation.
While the national average residential rate of electricity sits at 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, Plumas County's average price is 110.26% higher at 35.19 cents per kilowatt hour.
With a California average residential electric bill of $162.48, Plumas County consumers pay about 58.07% more than other residents per month for electricity.
Residents of Plumas County consume enough electricity to release 0 kilograms of CO2 gases per year per person, which is the 50th highest amount of pollution from electric consumption for a county in California.
The largest supplier in Plumas County by customer count is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
123,413 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.29 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,205,429 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,205,429 MWh
Production per Capita
61.4 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in East Quincy CDP
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Rates and Production Categories
East Quincy CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
40.65¢ per kWh
- 1.36% lower than last month
- 9.65% higher than November last year
- 24.39% higher than the California average
- 138.64% higher than the US average
- 638th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has increased by 383 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 381 since November last year
- 30,599th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 262 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 239 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
40.93¢ per kWh
- 0.73% higher than last month
- 15.14% higher than November last year
- 29.08% higher than the California average
- 148.16% higher than the US average
- 1,012th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 381 since November last year
- 30,855th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 3 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 342 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$297.18 per month
- 19.96% lower than last month
- 9.3% higher than November last year
- 113.49% higher than the California average
- 151.34% higher than the US average
- 1,542nd in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 31,658th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 66 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 20 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$353.88 per month
- 0.6% higher than last month
- 14.8% higher than November last year
- 113.68% higher than the California average
- 148.78% higher than the US average
- 1,542nd in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 51 since November last year
- 31,720th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 17 since November last year
East Quincy CDP, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for East Quincy CDP is about 40.93 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the California and the nationwide average prices of 31.82 and 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Consumers in East Quincy CDP are faced with 1.56 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 255.9 minutes. Pacific Gas and Electric Company sells an estimated 892.68 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity provider.
Emissions in East Quincy CDP average 1,090.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 288th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,482,741.34 kilograms, which is the 864th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of East Quincy CDP have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in East Quincy CDP
East Quincy CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in East Quincy CDP, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 40.11 | 198.02 | 10,946,102 | 4,390,801,000 | |
| Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 26.16 | 369.8 | 138,492.08 | 36,226,314.25 |
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Chester CDP, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Chester CDP is about 74.33 cents per kilowatt hour. Unfortunately for the citizens, this rate is above both the California and the nationwide average prices of 31.82 and 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Consumers in Chester CDP are faced with 1.56 electrical outages per year with outages lasting on average 255.9 minutes. Pacific Gas and Electric Company sells an estimated 3,057.03 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity provider.
Emissions in Chester CDP average 1,090.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 288th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,445,652.94 kilograms, which is the 869th worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Chester CDP have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chester CDP
Chester CDP residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chester CDP, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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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Portola, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity rate for Portola is about 25.80 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is less than the state average rate of 31.82 cents per kilowatt hour, it is above the US average of 16.73 cents. Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative is the largest provider in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The US average monthly residential power bill is $147.16, while the Portola average is 145.33% more at $361.04 per month.
Emissions in Portola average 1,090.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 59th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 2,404,201.19 kilograms, which is the 873rd worst total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The inhabitants of Portola have to import electricity from outside city limits because there are not any electricity producing facilities within the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Portola
Portola residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Portola, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative | BUNDLED | 26.16 | 369.8 | 138,492.08 | 36,226,314.25 |
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Plumas County, California Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Plumas County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumas County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 604,494 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Plumas County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 338,396 | 28 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Belden CDP | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 262,539 | 35 | 1 | 1 |
Plumas County, California Production Fuel Makeup
Emissions in Plumas County average 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them as the 2894th worst polluting county in the nation based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 0 kilograms, which is the 50th worst total amount of pollution for any county in the state. The county has 3 electricity generation plants, which is 24th highest in the state. Plumas County's fuel of choice is Conventional Hydroelectric, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel type.
FAQ
How many power plants are in Plumas County, California?
Plumas County, California has 3 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest provider in Plumas County, California?
The largest electricity company in Plumas County, California by megawatt hours sold is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
What electricity companies offer service in Plumas County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 56,432 |
| 2 | Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Cooperative | 4,682 |
How many electric companies offer service in Plumas County, California?
There are 2 electricity providers operating in Plumas County, California.
