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Sacramento County, California Electricity Overview
Sacramento County residents are faced with outages averaging 255.8 minutes per interruption, with about 1.63 outages per year.
Sacramento County ranks 136th in the United States out of 3230 counties for natural gas generation, with 4,810,283.35 megawatt hours produced using the source.
Sacramento County is the 140th largest producing county in the United States out of 3230 counties when considering megawatt hours generated from renewable fuel sources.
Sacramento County is 11th in the state out of 58 counties in solar power generation, with 492,486.22 megawatt hours produced from solar power.
Hydroelectric power now accounts for 13.40% of the electricity generated in the county after a 17.77% in electricity generated using hydroelectric power.
In Sacramento County, 4,810,283.35 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuel types. Sacramento County is 236th out of 3230 counties in the county for total electricity production from non-renewable fuel sources.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
9,655,143 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
6,244,428 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,434,145 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,810,283 MWh
Production per Capita
3.94 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,476,873,787 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,563.52 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Sacramento
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Rates and Production Categories
Sacramento Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
15.93¢ per kWh
- 2.55% higher than last month
- 2.64% higher than April last year
- 53.49% lower than the California average
- 5.79% lower than the US average
- 48th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 2 since April last year
- 18,407th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 336 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 20 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
16.75¢ per kWh
- 0.2% higher than last month
- 2.6% higher than April last year
- 44.42% lower than the California average
- 3.91% higher than the US average
- 50th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 87 since April last year
- 23,277th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 78 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 839 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$79.2 per month
- 7.01% lower than last month
- 3.97% lower than April last year
- 39.94% lower than the California average
- 29.75% lower than the US average
- 42nd in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 22 since April last year
- 2,914th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 151 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,286 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$111.79 per month
- 0.24% lower than last month
- 5.83% lower than April last year
- 23.36% lower than the California average
- 17.85% lower than the US average
- 90th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
- 6,404th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 400 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,950 since April last year
Sacramento, CA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Sacramento home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.75 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 44.42% lower than California's average rate of 30.14 cents, which ranks the city 50th out of 1617 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The city ranks 61st out of 1617 cities in the state for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel types with a total of 15,443 megawatt hours generated. About 2.52% of the city's electricity generation comes from solar energy.
For every citizen in the city there are 1,390.1 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 734,010,951.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel used in Sacramento is Natural Gas. They generate 596,736 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Sacramento has 9 electricity generation plants, which is the 12th highest out of any city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sacramento
Sacramento residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Sacramento, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Municipal Utility District | BUNDLED | 17.08 | 111.71 | 596,736 | 4,606,424.1 | 786,908,260 |
Zips with electric coverage in Sacramento, California include: 95823, 95758, 95828, 95822, 95831, 95838, 95835, 95833, 95826, 95825, 95821 and 18 other zip code(s).
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Elk Grove, CA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Elk Grove home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.75 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 44.42% lower than California's average rate of 30.14 cents, which ranks the city 50th out of 1617 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $145.9, while the Elk Grove average is 23.38% lower at $111.79 per month. This is the 90th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state. Selling an estimated 456,025.59 megawatt hours each year, Sacramento Municipal Utility District is the largest supplier in the city.
For every citizen in the city there are 1,177.21 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 209,023,146.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has no electricity producing plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Elk Grove
Elk Grove residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Elk Grove, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Municipal Utility District | BUNDLED | 17.08 | 111.71 | 4,606,424.1 | 786,908,260 |
Zips with electric coverage in Elk Grove, California include: 95823, 95624, 95758, 95757, 95829, 95830
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Arden-Arcade CDP, CA Electricity Overview
On average, citizens who call Arden-Arcade CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.75 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 44.42% lower than California's average rate of 30.14 cents, which ranks the city 50th out of 1617 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Solar fields in the city produce 2,187 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of the city's electricity generation. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Arden-Arcade CDP average is 19.01% below at $111.79 per month.
For every citizen in the city there are 1,172.81 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 112,514,447.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel used in Arden-Arcade CDP is Solar. They generate 2,187 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Arden-Arcade CDP has one electricity generation plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Arden-Arcade CDP
Arden-Arcade CDP residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Arden-Arcade CDP, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Municipal Utility District | BUNDLED | 17.08 | 111.71 | 4,606,424.1 | 786,908,260 |
Zips with electric coverage in Arden-Arcade CDP, California include: 95608, 95825, 95821, 95864, 95841
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Electricity Production in Sacramento County, California
Power Plants in Sacramento County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento County | CA | Natural Gas | 3,615,022.03 | 1,273,559,001.46 | 352.3 | |||
| Folsom | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 767,146 | |||||
| Sacramento | CA | Natural Gas | 596,736 | 230,656,170.92 | 386.53 | |||
| Lemon Hill CDP | CA | Natural Gas | 572,689 | 241,093,974.94 | 420.99 | |||
Rancho Seco Solar II, LLCRancho Seco Solar II, LLC (100.00%) | Sacramento County | CA | Solar | 195,701 | ||||
| Fair Oaks CDP | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 69,866 | |||||
Kiefer LandfillSacramento County of Dpt Waste (100.00%) | Sacramento County | CA | Landfill Gas | 66,639 | 44,361,400.99 | 665.7 | ||
Carson Ice-Gen ProjectCentral Valley Financing Auth (100.00%) | Sacramento County | CA | Natural Gas | 61,320 | 26,785,218.6 | 436.81 | ||
SMUD at GrundmanExelon Corporation (51.00%) | Sacramento County | CA | Solar | 29,207 | ||||
Wildflower Solar 1Wildflower Solar I, LLC (100.00%) | Elverta CDP | CA | Solar | 29,122 | ||||
Rancho Seco Solar, LLCRancho Seco Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Sacramento County | CA | Solar | 13,262 | ||||
SCDA Solar 1SCDA Solar 1, LLC (100.00%) | Sacramento County | CA | Solar | 11,789 | ||||
RE McKenzie 1 LLCBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Sacramento County | CA | Solar | 11,577 | ||||
RE McKenzie 3 LLCBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Sacramento County | CA | Solar | 11,568 | ||||
RE McKenzie 4 LLCBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Sacramento County | CA | Solar | 11,502 | ||||
RE McKenzie 2 LLCBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Sacramento County | CA | Solar | 11,497 | ||||
RE McKenzie 5 LLCBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Sacramento County | CA | Solar | 11,441 | ||||
RE McKenzie 6 LLCBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Sacramento County | CA | Solar | 11,415 | ||||
RE Kammerer 3 LLCBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Sacramento County | CA | Solar | 11,264 | ||||
RE Kammerer 1 LLCBrookfield Renewable Partners (100.00%) | Sacramento County | CA | Solar | 11,262 |
Sacramento County, California Details
For every citizen in the county there are 1,563.52 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity consumption. Total emissions in the county are 2,476,873,787.45 kilograms, which is the 111th worst total amount of pollution for a county in the United States. Natural Gas makes up 77.03% of the fuel types used for electricity production in Sacramento County. Conventional Hydroelectric and Solar have the second and third highest total usage, respectively, for electricity production. Conventional Hydroelectric is used to make 13.40% of electricity production and Solar makes up 7.89% of total production in the county. Sacramento County is home to 54 electricity producing plants, which is 8th most in California.
Providers In Each City in Sacramento County:
- Citrus Heights, California:
- Sacramento Municipal Utility District: 100.00%
- Elk Grove, California:
- Sacramento Municipal Utility District: 100.00%
- Folsom, California:
- Sacramento Municipal Utility District: 100.00%
- Galt, California:
- Sacramento Municipal Utility District: 100.00%
- Isleton, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Rancho Cordova, California:
- Sacramento Municipal Utility District: 100.00%
- Sacramento, California:
- Sacramento Municipal Utility District: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
How many power plants are located within Sacramento County, California?
Sacramento County, California is home to 54 electricity plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Sacramento County, California?
The largest electricity provider in Sacramento County, California by megawatt hours sold is Sacramento Municipal Utility District.
How many electric companies offer service in Sacramento County, California?
There are 2 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Sacramento County, California.
What electricity companies offer service in Sacramento County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento Municipal Utility District | 645,229 |
| 2 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 2,672 |
