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Sacramento County, California Electricity Overview

Sacramento County residents are faced with outages averaging 53.7 minutes per interruption, with about 0.93 outages per year.

Sacramento County ranks 141st in the United States out of 3230 counties for natural gas generation, with 4,643,506.47 megawatt hours produced using the source.

Sacramento County is the 145th 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 483,262.05 megawatt hours produced from solar power.

Hydroelectric power now accounts for 14.22% of the electricity generated in the county after a 82.71% in electricity generated using hydroelectric power.

In Sacramento County, 4,643,506.47 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuel types. Sacramento County is 247th out of 3230 counties in the county for total electricity production from non-renewable fuel sources.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    9,655,287 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.09 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    6,097,533 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    1,454,027 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    4,643,506 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    3.85 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    2,482,529,320 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,567.09 kg

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Sacramento Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Electricity Rate for January, 2024

14.81¢ per kWh

  • 4.23% higher than last month
  • 2.9% higher than January last year
  • 50.93% lower than the California average
  • 5.16% lower than the US average
  • 33rd in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 14,793rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 3,275 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,541 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Rate

16.6¢ per kWh

  • 0.21% higher than last month
  • 1.34% higher than January last year
  • 48.66% lower than the California average
  • 2.2% lower than the US average
  • 34th in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 86 since January last year
  • 17,832nd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 688 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,451 since January last year

Average Residential Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$98.73 per month

  • 2.62% higher than last month
  • 0.24% lower than January last year
  • 40.22% lower than the California average
  • 34.6% lower than the US average
  • 34th in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 3,257th in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 53 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 439 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bill

$112.81 per month

  • 0.02% lower than last month
  • 2.89% lower than January last year
  • 28.19% lower than the California average
  • 14.96% lower than the US average
  • 42nd in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 6,233rd in the US out of 26,964 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 432 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,390 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

14.91¢ per kWh

  • 2.15% higher than last month
  • 1.57% higher than January last year
  • 47.83% lower than the California average
  • 11.81% higher than the US average
  • 51st in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since January last year
  • 20,951st in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,099 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,166 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Rate

16.03¢ per kWh

  • 0.12% higher than last month
  • 3.05% higher than January last year
  • 46.14% lower than the California average
  • 13.2% higher than the US average
  • 90th in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 30 since January last year
  • 21,689th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,313 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,246 since January last year

Average Commercial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$613.68 per month

  • 4.34% higher than last month
  • 1.01% higher than January last year
  • 39.13% lower than the California average
  • 62.34% lower than the US average
  • 92nd in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 18 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 17 since January last year
  • 14,196th in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1,589 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 564 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Commercial Bill

$694.57 per month

  • 0.07% higher than last month
  • 1.03% higher than January last year
  • 36.63% lower than the California average
  • 57.56% lower than the US average
  • 75th in the state out of 1,530 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 35 since January last year
  • 17,763rd in the US out of 26,992 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 20 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 959 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Rate for January, 2024

11.43¢ per kWh

  • 0.31% higher than last month
  • 10.07% lower than January last year
  • 49.8% lower than the California average
  • 16.35% higher than the US average
  • 34th in the state out of 1,529 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 57 since January last year
  • 20,740th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 251 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,454 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Rate

12.39¢ per kWh

  • 0.85% lower than last month
  • 5.22% higher than January last year
  • 49.22% lower than the California average
  • 21.19% higher than the US average
  • 34th in the state out of 1,529 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 22,390th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 42 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 1,051 since January last year

Average Industrial Electricity Bill for January, 2024

$6,570.97 per month

  • 1.46% higher than last month
  • 8.51% lower than January last year
  • 151.22% higher than the California average
  • 80.51% lower than the US average
  • 1,433rd in the state out of 1,529 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 64 since January last year
  • 10,691st in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 152 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 23 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Industrial Bill

$7,239.74 per month

  • 0.7% lower than last month
  • 12.13% lower than January last year
  • 111.14% higher than the California average
  • 78.84% lower than the US average
  • 1,430th in the state out of 1,529 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 67 since January last year
  • 10,327th in the US out of 26,382 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 80 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 440 since January last year

Sacramento Electricity Production and Emission Data

Average Electricity Emission from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

21,796,623.52 MWh

  • 2.55% lower than last month
  • 0.79% lower than January last year
  • 160.27% higher than the California average
  • 64.65% higher than the US average
  • 25th in the state out of 280 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since January last year
  • 208th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 12 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from All

20,325,677.87 MWh

  • 2.49% lower than last month
  • 9.92% lower than January last year
  • 191.7% higher than the California average
  • 72.45% higher than the US average
  • 22nd in the state out of 280 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 2 since January last year
  • 211th in the US out of 2,699 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 35 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from All Fuel Types for January, 2024

56,800 MWh

  • 2.64% lower than last month
  • 0.92% lower than January last year
  • 147.95% higher than the California average
  • 103.34% higher than the US average
  • 28th in the state out of 286 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 211th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 15 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 17 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from All

52,663.46 MWh

  • 2.67% lower than last month
  • 11.96% lower than January last year
  • 164.71% higher than the California average
  • 103.8% higher than the US average
  • 28th in the state out of 286 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since January last year
  • 216th in the US out of 2,734 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 10 since January last year

Average Electricity Production from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

56,800 MWh

  • 2.64% lower than last month
  • 0.92% lower than January last year
  • 25.06% higher than the California average
  • 20.48% higher than the US average
  • 25th in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since January last year
  • 146th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 19 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 18 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Production from Natural Gas

52,663.46 MWh

  • 2.59% lower than last month
  • 10.36% lower than January last year
  • 44.04% higher than the California average
  • 18.18% higher than the US average
  • 23rd in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 147th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 10 since January last year

Average Electricity Emission from Natural Gas Fuel Types for January, 2024

21,796,623.52 MWh

  • 2.55% lower than last month
  • 0.79% lower than January last year
  • 22.99% higher than the California average
  • 18.94% higher than the US average
  • 25th in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 3 since January last year
  • 148th in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 14 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 17 since January last year

12 Month Rolling Average Emission from Natural Gas

20,325,677.87 MWh

  • 2.49% lower than last month
  • 9.92% lower than January last year
  • 38.21% higher than the California average
  • 14.02% higher than the US average
  • 22nd in the state out of 129 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank is the same since January last year
  • 153rd in the US out of 1,066 cities
  • The national rank is the same since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 11 since January last year

Sacramento, CA Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Sacramento home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.92 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 42.06% lower than California's average rate of 29.21 cents, which ranks the city 40th out of 1617 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The city ranks 76th out of 1617 cities in the state for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel types with a total of 11,529 megawatt hours generated. About 1.80% of the city's electricity generation comes from solar energy.

For every citizen in the city there are 1,430.35 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 755,260,035.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel used in Sacramento is Natural Gas. They generate 627,300 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Sacramento has 9 electricity generation plants, which is the 15th highest out of any city in the state.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sacramento

Sacramento residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.209/kWh$0.120/kWh$197.98/mo.$58.28/mo.
43rd16.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sacramento
60th$112.85Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sacramento Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sacramento, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Sacramento Municipal Utility DistrictBUNDLED16.92112.85627,3004,675,784.82791,293,619

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).

Elk Grove, CA Electricity Overview

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On average, citizens who call Elk Grove home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.92 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 42.06% lower than California's average rate of 29.21 cents, which ranks the city 40th out of 1617 cities in the state for best average electricity price. The state average monthly residential electricity bill is $143.24, while the Elk Grove average is 21.22% lower at $112.85 per month. This is the 57th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state. Sacramento Municipal Utility District is the largest provider in the city based on total residential customers.

For every citizen in the city there are 1,212.15 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 215,227,146.07 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 January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.209/kWh$0.120/kWh$197.98/mo.$58.28/mo.
43rd16.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Elk Grove
60th$112.85Average residential monthly electricity bill for Elk Grove Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Elk Grove, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Sacramento Municipal Utility DistrictBUNDLED16.92112.854,675,784.82791,293,619

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

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On average, citizens who call Arden-Arcade CDP home are billed a residential electricity price of 16.92 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 42.06% lower than California's average rate of 29.21 cents, which ranks the city 40th out of 1617 cities in the state for best average electricity price. Solar fields in the city produce 2,320 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of the city's electricity generation. The California average monthly residential electric bill is $143.24, while the Arden-Arcade CDP average is 21.22% below at $112.85 per month. This ranks the city 57th in the state for average monthly bill total.

For every citizen in the city there are 1,207.34 kilograms of CO2 pollution. This results in a total pollution amount of 115,827,535.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The main fuel used in Arden-Arcade CDP is Solar. They generate 2,320 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 January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.209/kWh$0.120/kWh$197.98/mo.$58.28/mo.
43rd16.92¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Arden-Arcade CDP
60th$112.85Average residential monthly electricity bill for Arden-Arcade CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Arden-Arcade CDP, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Sacramento Municipal Utility DistrictBUNDLED16.92112.854,675,784.82791,293,619

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

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Sacramento County CA Natural Gas 3,321,210.021,176,738,580.83354.31
Folsom CA Conventional Hydroelectric 821,186
Sacramento CA Natural Gas 627,300242,263,576.52386.2
Lemon Hill CDP CA Natural Gas 610,032257,064,504.34421.4
Rancho Seco Solar II, LLCRancho Seco Solar II, LLC (100.00%)
Sacramento County CA Solar 169,337
Carson Ice-Gen ProjectCentral Valley Financing Auth (100.00%)
Sacramento County CA Natural Gas 120,32251,738,022.09430
Kiefer LandfillSacramento County of Dpt Waste (100.00%)
Sacramento County CA Landfill Gas 64,44244,703,188.47693.7
Fair Oaks CDP CA Conventional Hydroelectric 46,082
Wildflower Solar 1Wildflower Solar I, LLC (100.00%)
Elverta CDP CA Solar 31,543
Sacramento County CA Solar 31,119
Rancho Seco Solar, LLCRancho Seco Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Sacramento County CA Solar 17,667
SCDA Solar 1SCDA Solar 1, LLC (100.00%)
Sacramento County CA Solar 14,864
Sacramento County CA Solar 11,995
Sacramento County CA Solar 11,959
Sacramento County CA Solar 11,930
Sacramento County CA Solar 11,835
Sacramento County CA Solar 11,806
Sacramento County CA Solar 11,769
Sacramento County CA Solar 11,464
Sacramento County CA Solar 11,377

Sacramento County, California Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

For every citizen in the county there are 1,567.09 kilograms of CO2 pollution from electricity consumption. Total emissions in the county are 2,482,529,319.6 kilograms, which is the 113th worst total amount of pollution for a county in the United States. Natural Gas makes up 76.15% 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 14.22% of electricity production and Solar makes up 7.93% of total production in the county. Sacramento County is home to 53 electricity producing plants, which is 9th most in California.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
76.15%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
14.22%
SOLAR
Solar
7.93%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
1.06%
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
Other Biomass Gas
0.64%

Sacramento County, California Net Metering

Of the 4 electric suppliers in Sacramento County, 2 of them report that they offer net metering. Some net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and California has great laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for companies in Sacramento County is 15.39%. This includes data from 3 suppliers, including Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and Pilot Power Group. The countrywide average is 2.87%, resulting in Sacramento County receiving a rank of 2978th best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

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 53 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 4 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Sacramento County, California.

What electricity companies offer service in Sacramento County, California?

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2023-12-06