Riverside County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Riverside County, CA is $186.59
- The average electricity rate in Riverside County, CA is 30.52¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Riverside County, CA
The average residential electric bill in Riverside County, CA is $186.59 per month. Riverside County, CA is the 35th most expensive county in California for electricity.
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Riverside County, California Electricity Overview
Residents of Riverside County are paying, on average, 82.41% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average price, at 30.52 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour.
With 9,049,207.43 megawatt generated from solar power and 2,473,902 citizens in Riverside County, the county averages 3.66 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 226th out of 3221 counties in the country.
Riverside County ranks 1st in the state out of 58 counties for megawatt hours produced using solar power.
Riverside County ranks 152nd in the country out of 3221 counties for electricity generated from wind power.
Renewable electricity fuel types account for 96.77%, or 9,847,326.78 megawatt hours, of Riverside County's total energy production, giving the county a ranking of 1st in California for total megawatt hours from sustainable fuel sources.
Riverside County had a 43.45% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the preceding year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
15,552,485 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.29 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
10,175,929 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
9,847,327 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
328,603 MWh
Production per Capita
4.11 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,253,710,985 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
506.77 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Riverside
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Rates and Production Categories
Riverside Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
20.88¢ per kWh
- 4.06% lower than last month
- 8.74% higher than November last year
- 36.1% lower than the California average
- 22.59% higher than the US average
- 152nd in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has increased by 58 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 14 since November last year
- 27,799th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 127 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 999 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
21.05¢ per kWh
- 0.67% higher than last month
- 12.01% higher than November last year
- 33.62% lower than the California average
- 27.62% higher than the US average
- 179th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 18 since November last year
- 27,719th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 47 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,252 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$99.66 per month
- 21.05% lower than last month
- 6.31% higher than November last year
- 28.4% lower than the California average
- 15.71% lower than the US average
- 207th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has increased by 12 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
- 8,640th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 10,936 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,202 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$117.79 per month
- 0.42% higher than last month
- 11.04% higher than November last year
- 28.88% lower than the California average
- 17.19% lower than the US average
- 180th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since November last year
- 7,048th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,501 since November last year
Riverside, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Riverside is around 21.05 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 33.86% less than California's average rate of 31.82 cents, which ranks the city 179th best for average electricity rate out of 1617 cities in California. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $117.79. This is 19.96% less than the nationwide average of $147.16. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Riverside Public Utilities.
The consumption of electricity in Riverside accounts for 349,923,629.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 17th highest in the state out of 1617 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 1,090.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Riverside is the 288th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Riverside
Riverside residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Riverside, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Public Utilities | BUNDLED | 20.99 | 118.95 | 63,727 | 731,130.32 | 153,470,419.8 |
| Southern California Edison | BUNDLED | 31.33 | 158.46 | 19,686,973 | 6,167,844,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Riverside, California include: 92503, 92509, 92553, 92507, 92571, 92504, 92557, 92505, 92879, 92506, 92508 and 3 other zip code(s).
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Moreno Valley, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Moreno Valley is around 40.79 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 28.19% higher than California's average rate of 31.82 cents, which ranks the city 1011th best average for electricity rate out of 1617 cities in California. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $205.34. This is 39.53% more than the nationwide average of $147.16. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Moreno Valley California Electric Utility.
The consumption of electricity in Moreno Valley accounts for 231,164,381.06 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 30th highest in the state out of 1617 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 1,090.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Moreno Valley is the 288th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Moreno Valley, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moreno Valley California Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 41.72 | 219.17 | 47,050.57 | 19,631,176.64 | |
| Southern California Edison | BUNDLED | 31.33 | 158.46 | 19,686,973 | 6,167,844,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Moreno Valley, California include: 92553, 92507, 92571, 92557, 92555, 92508, 92551, 92518
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Corona, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Corona is around 39.23 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 23.26% higher than California's average rate of 31.82 cents, which ranks the city 639th best average for electricity rate out of 1617 cities in California. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $193.67. This is 31.60% more than the nationwide average of $147.16. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Corona Department of Water and Power.
The consumption of electricity in Corona accounts for 174,025,332.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 43rd highest in the state out of 1617 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 1,090.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Corona is the 288th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Corona
Corona residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Corona, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corona Department of Water and Power | BUNDLED | 15.73 | 84.85 | 8,313.46 | 1,307,917 | |
| Southern California Edison | BUNDLED | 31.33 | 158.46 | 19,686,973 | 6,167,844,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Corona, California include: 92503, 92880, 92882, 92879, 92883, 92881, 92860
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Riverside County, California Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Riverside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Athos Solar ProjectSE Athos I, LLC (100.00%) | Desert Center CDP | CA | Solar | 685,407 | 6 | 5 | 5 | ||||
Arica SolarArica Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Desert Center CDP | CA | Solar | 669,868 | 7 | 5 | 5 | ||||
Genesis Solar Energy ProjectNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 644,309 | 10 | 5 | 5 | ||||
Arlington Energy Center IIArlington Energy Center II (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 635,524 | 11 | 5 | 5 | ||||
Oberon II Solar ProjectIP Oberon II, LLC (100.00%) | Desert Center CDP | CA | Solar | 611,237 | 12 | 5 | 5 | ||||
Blythe Mesa Solar IIBlythe Mesa Solar II, LLC (100.00%) | Blythe | CA | Solar | 596,020 | 14 | 5 | 5 | ||||
Oberon Solar ProjectIP Oberon LLC (100.00%) | Desert Center CDP | CA | Solar | 563,903 | 16 | 5 | 5 | ||||
Victory PassVictory Pass I, LLC (100.00%) | Desert Center CDP | CA | Solar | 561,538 | 17 | 5 | 5 | ||||
SE Athos II, LLCSE Athos II, LLC (100.00%) | Desert Center CDP | CA | Solar | 549,675 | 19 | 5 | 5 | ||||
Blythe Energy IncAltaGas (100.00%) | Blythe | CA | Natural Gas | 489,205 | 39 | 199,456,943.98 | 39 | 407.72 | 57 | ||
Maverick Solar, LLCMaverick Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 375,792 | 30 | 5 | 5 | ||||
Blythe Solar III, LLC HybridBlythe Solar III, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 354,498 | 33 | 5 | 5 | ||||
Blythe Solar II, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 337,507 | 36 | 5 | 5 | ||||
Blythe Solar IV, LLCBlythe Solar IV, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 316,997 | 40 | 5 | 5 | ||||
Desert QuartziteDesert Quartzite LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 315,373 | 42 | 5 | 5 | ||||
Maverick Solar 7, LLCMaverick Solar 7, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 313,593 | 43 | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Riverside County | CA | Natural Gas | 311,249 | 44 | 156,691,220.7 | 44 | 503.43 | 28 | |||
Arlington Energy Center IIIArlington Energy Center III (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 303,355 | 46 | 5 | 5 | ||||
Mountain View I & IIAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Palm Springs | CA | Wind | 288,056 | 6 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Maverick Solar 4, LLCMaverick Solar 4, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 255,622 | 56 | 5 | 5 |
Riverside County, California Production Fuel Makeup
Coming in as the 273rd worst ranked county in the country, Riverside County emits 1,253,710,985.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 2852nd worst in pollution per person in the county, averaging 506.77 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The top fuel source used in Riverside County is Solar. They generate 88.93% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Wind and Natural Gas are the second and third most often used fuels for electricity generation. Wind makes up 7.84% of electricity production and Natural Gas accounts for 7.17% of total production in the county. Riverside County has 35 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 4th highest amount of plants within a single county.
Providers In Each City in Riverside County:
- Banning, California:
- Banning Utilities: 43.55%
- Southern California Edison: 56.45%
- Beaumont, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Blythe, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Calimesa, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Canyon Lake, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Cathedral City, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Coachella, California:
- Imperial Irrigation District: 100.00%
- Corona, California:
- Southern California Edison: 96.58%
- Corona Department of Water and Power: 3.42%
- Desert Hot Springs, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Eastvale, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Hemet, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Indian Wells, California:
- Imperial Irrigation District: 17.04%
- Southern California Edison: 82.96%
- Indio, California:
- Imperial Irrigation District: 100.00%
- Jurupa Valley, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- La Quinta, California:
- Imperial Irrigation District: 100.00%
- Lake Elsinore, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Menifee, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Moreno Valley, California:
- Southern California Edison: 39.87%
- Moreno Valley California Electric Utility: 60.13%
- Murrieta, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Norco, California:
- Riverside Public Utilities: 1.89%
- Southern California Edison: 98.11%
- Palm Desert, California:
- Southern California Edison: 95.33%
- Imperial Irrigation District: 4.67%
- Palm Springs, California:
- Southern California Edison: 48.42%
- Desert Community Energy: 50.00%
- Anza Electric Cooperative: 1.58%
- Perris, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Rancho Mirage, California:
- Imperial Irrigation District: 1.45%
- Rancho Mirage Energy Authority: 49.25%
- Southern California Edison: 49.29%
- Riverside, California:
- Southern California Edison: 4.45%
- Riverside Public Utilities: 95.55%
- San Jacinto, California:
- Southern California Edison: 50.02%
- San Jacinto Power: 49.98%
- Temecula, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Wildomar, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Riverside County, California?
The largest electricity provider in Riverside County, California by total revenue is Southern California Edison.
How many power plants are in Riverside County, California?
Riverside County, California has 35 electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Riverside County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern California Edison | 324,932 |
| 2 | Riverside Public Utilities | 122,474 |
| 3 | Imperial Irrigation District | 48,861 |
| 4 | Rancho Mirage Energy Authority | 16,151 |
| 5 | San Jacinto Power | 15,921 |
| 6 | Banning Utilities | 13,957 |
| 7 | Moreno Valley California Electric Utility | 8,661 |
| 8 | Anza Electric Cooperative | 5,219 |
| 9 | Corona Department of Water and Power | 1,844 |
How many electric companies offer service in Riverside County, California?
Riverside County, California has 9 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
