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San Francisco County, California Electricity Overview
San Francisco County is 767th out of 3230 counties in the US in solar power generation, with 6,028 megawatt hours generated from solar.
On average, San Francisco County citizens are accountable for 1,186.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the statewide average pollution per capita is 1,270.19.
San Francisco County is the 13th largest county in the state.
San Francisco County is home to over 808,437 residents and produces 6,028 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0.01 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks San Francisco County 36th out of 58 counties in the state for solar megawatt hours generated per person.
San Francisco County has seen a 8.14% drop throughout the last 12 months in the usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation.
With total generation of 76,766 megawatt hours, San Francisco County is the 46th largest producer of electricity out of 58 counties in California.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
4,927,236 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
76,766 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
6,263 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
70,503 MWh
Production per Capita
0.09 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
959,263,089 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,186.57 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in San Francisco
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San Francisco Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
35.52¢ per kWh
- 13.4% higher than last month
- 21.11% higher than April last year
- 3.71% higher than the California average
- 110.06% higher than the US average
- 211th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 30,010th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 210 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 559 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
28.93¢ per kWh
- 1.82% higher than last month
- 11.4% higher than April last year
- 4.03% lower than the California average
- 79.43% higher than the US average
- 211th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has increased by 16 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 16 since April last year
- 29,435th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 9 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 331 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$146.51 per month
- 24.91% lower than last month
- 9.22% lower than April last year
- 11.1% higher than the California average
- 29.95% higher than the US average
- 658th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has increased by 890 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 929 since April last year
- 28,916th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2,216 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,048 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$170.51 per month
- 0.72% lower than last month
- 5.74% lower than April last year
- 16.9% higher than the California average
- 25.3% higher than the US average
- 699th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has increased by 856 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 858 since April last year
- 28,398th in the US out of 31,696 cities
- The national rank has increased by 916 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,814 since April last year
San Francisco, CA Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call San Francisco home are billed a residential electricity price of 28.93 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 4.03% less than the average state rate of 30.14 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the San Francisco average is 23.54% more at $170.51 per month. The city has seen a 8.14% decrease in the usage of renewable fuel types, such as solar or wind energy, compared to non-renewable fuels, like coal and natural gas.
San Francisco's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 91.84% of electricity production using this fuel source. Solar and Other Biomass Gas are also primary fuel sources in the city, with 7.85% and 0.31% of total electricity generation being produced from each type, respectively. For every citizen in the city there are 1,186.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 959,263,089.28 kilograms, which is the 5th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state. San Francisco is home to 6 power plants, which is the 22nd highest number of power plants within a city in California.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Francisco
San Francisco residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in San Francisco, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CleanPowerSF | ENERGY | 13.03 | 33.93 | 1,105,376.07 | 143,996,337.72 | |
| San Francisco Public Utilities Commission | BUNDLED | 19.95 | 168.86 | 235 | 21,544.69 | 4,298,497 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Parnassus Central Utility PlantUniversity of California-San Francisco (100.00%) | San Francisco | CA | Natural Gas | 68,985 | 21,777,935.39 | 315.69 | ||
Sunset Reservoir North BasinDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%) | San Francisco | CA | Solar | 6,028 | ||||
One Market PlazaParamount Group Inc (100.00%) | San Francisco | CA | Natural Gas | 993 | 286,524 | 288.54 | ||
Transamerica PyramidTransamerica Pyramid Properties LLC (100.00%) | San Francisco | CA | Natural Gas | 525 | 146,339.48 | 278.74 | ||
SF Southeast Cogen PlantSan Francisco Public Utilities Commission (100.00%) | San Francisco | CA | Other Biomass Gas | 235 | 179,172.87 | 762.44 |
San Francisco County, California Details
San Francisco County's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 91.84% of electricity production using this fuel source. Solar and Other Biomass Gas are also primary fuel sources in the county, with 7.85% and 0.31% of total electricity generation being produced from each type, respectively. For every citizen in the county there are 1,186.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. This ranks them 2747th highest in the country for emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 959,263,089.28 kilograms, which is the 351st 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 409th 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 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | CleanPowerSF | 384,743 |
| 2 | San Francisco Public Utilities Commission | 2,389 |
