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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
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 $155.13 per month. The city has seen a 19.33% decrease in the usage of renewable fuel types, such as solar or wind energy, compared to non-renewable fuels, like coal and natural gas.
San Francisco's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 91.50% of electricity production using this fuel source. Solar and Other Biomass Gas are also primary fuel sources in the city, with 7.78% and 0.71% of total electricity generation being produced from each type, respectively. For every citizen in the city there are 1,221.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 987,347,846.6 kilograms, which is the 5th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state. San Francisco is home to 6 power plants, which is the 25th highest number of power plants within a city in California.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Francisco
San Francisco residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in San Francisco, California
Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
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CleanPowerSF | ENERGY | 11.14 | 32.12 | 1,221,826 | 136,051,100 | |
Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 33.74 | 166.55 | 10,881,249 | 3,670,830,000 | |
Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 13.25 | 74.5 | 30,697 | 4,067,000 | |
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission | BUNDLED | 19.95 | 178.65 | 572 | 20,311.9 | 4,051,367 |
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).
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Electricity Production in San Francisco County, California
Power Plants in San Francisco County, California
Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
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Parnassus Central Utility PlantUniversity of California-San Francisco (100.00%) | San Francisco | CA | Natural Gas | 68,500 | 21,629,138.1 | 315.75 | ||
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 | 3,572 | 1,031,114.98 | 288.67 | ||
Transamerica PyramidTransamerica Pyramid Properties LLC (100.00%) | San Francisco | CA | Natural Gas | 1,402 | 390,521.6 | 278.55 | ||
SF Southeast Cogen PlantSan Francisco Public Utilities Commission (100.00%) | San Francisco | CA | Other Biomass Gas | 572 | 422,860.47 | 739.27 |
San Francisco County, California Details
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.
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 Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
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1 | CleanPowerSF | 383,760 |
2 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 1,474 |
3 | San Francisco Public Utilities Commission | 655 |
4 | Pilot Power Group | 2 |