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San Francisco County, California Electricity Overview

San Francisco County is 744th out of 3230 counties in the US in solar power generation, with 6,246 megawatt hours generated from solar.

On average, San Francisco County citizens are accountable for 1,221.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the statewide average pollution per capita is 1,295.18.

San Francisco County is the 13th largest county in the state.

San Francisco County is home to over 808,437 residents and produces 6,246 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.01 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks San Francisco County 39th out of 58 counties in the state for solar megawatt hours generated per person.

San Francisco County has seen a 19.33% drop throughout the last 12 months in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.

With total generation of 80,293 megawatt hours, San Francisco County is the 48th largest producer of electricity out of 58 counties in California.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    4,934,799 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    80,293 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    6,818 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    73,475 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.1 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    987,347,847 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,221.3 kg

San Francisco, CA Electricity Overview

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On average, residents who call San Francisco home are billed a residential electricity price of 29.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 0.50% higher than the average state rate of 28.92 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $137.21, while the San Francisco average is 13.06% more at $155.13 per month. The city has seen a 19.33% decrease in the usage of renewable fuel types, such as solar or wind energy, compared to non-renewable fuels, like coal and natural gas.

San Francisco's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 91.50% of electricity production using this fuel source. Solar and Other Biomass Gas are also primary fuel sources in the city, with 7.78% and 0.71% of total electricity generation being produced from each type, respectively. For every citizen in the city there are 1,221.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 987,347,846.6 kilograms, which is the 5th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state. San Francisco is home to 6 power plants, which is the 25th highest number of power plants within a city in California.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Francisco

San Francisco residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.317/kWh$0.165/kWh$253.29/mo.$50.13/mo.
226th26.96¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of San Francisco
1557th$171.21Average residential monthly electricity bill for San Francisco Residents

Electric Companies With Service in San Francisco, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
CleanPowerSFENERGY11.1432.121,221,826136,051,100
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED33.74166.5510,881,2493,670,830,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000
San Francisco Public Utilities CommissionBUNDLED19.95178.6557220,311.94,051,367

Zips with electric coverage in San Francisco, California include: 94112, 94110, 94501, 94122, 94109, 94116, 94121, 94134, 94118, 94117, 94124 and 18 other zip code(s).

Electricity Production in San Francisco County, California

Power Plants in San Francisco County, California

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Parnassus Central Utility PlantUniversity of California-San Francisco (100.00%)
San Francisco CA Natural Gas 68,50021,629,138.1315.75
Sunset Reservoir North BasinDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%)
San Francisco CA Solar 6,246
One Market PlazaParamount Group Inc (100.00%)
San Francisco CA Natural Gas 3,5721,031,114.98288.67
Transamerica PyramidTransamerica Pyramid Properties LLC (100.00%)
San Francisco CA Natural Gas 1,402390,521.6278.55
San Francisco CA Other Biomass Gas 572422,860.47739.27

San Francisco County, California Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

San Francisco County's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 91.50% of electricity production using this fuel source. Solar and Other Biomass Gas are also primary fuel sources in the county, with 7.78% and 0.71% of total electricity generation being produced from each type, respectively. For every citizen in the county there are 1,221.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. This ranks them 2718th highest in the country for emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 987,347,846.6 kilograms, which is the 345th highest total amount of pollution for a county in the United States. San Francisco County has 5 power plants within its borders. This is the 451st most plants within a single county.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
91.50%
SOLAR
Solar
7.78%
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
Other Biomass Gas
0.71%
DISTILLATE FUEL OIL
Distillate Fuel Oil
0.01%

San Francisco County, California Net Metering

Out of the 5 providers in San Francisco County, 40.00% of them offer net metering to their consumers. The state has some of the best net metering and feed in tariffs that make solar and other alternative types of electricity generation more feasible.

Energy Loss

There are 3 companies in San Francisco County that report energy loss. Together, these 3 providers average an annual energy loss of 15.03% of electricity generated. With a countrywide average energy loss of 2.87%, San Francisco County is ranked as the 2975th best county in the US for energy loss efficiency.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in San Francisco County, California?

By total revenue, CleanPowerSF is the largest electricity supplier in San Francisco County, California.

How many electric companies offer service in San Francisco County, California?

There are 5 electricity suppliers operating in San Francisco County, California.

How many power plants are in San Francisco County, California?

There are 5 electricity plants in San Francisco County, California

Which electricity companies offer service in San Francisco County, California?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1CleanPowerSF383,760
2Pacific Gas and Electric Company1,474
3San Francisco Public Utilities Commission655
4Pilot Power Group2

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2023-12-06