San Francisco County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in San Francisco County, CA is $316.46
- The average electricity rate in San Francisco County, CA is 24.73¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in San Francisco County, CA
The average residential electric bill in San Francisco County, CA is $316.46 per month. San Francisco County, CA is the 58th most expensive county in California for electricity.
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San Francisco County, California Electricity Overview
San Francisco County is 860th out of 3221 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 1,117.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, while the statewide average pollution per capita is 1,250.82.
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 40th 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 76,711 megawatt hours, San Francisco County is the 48th largest producer of electricity out of 58 counties in California.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,072,299 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.27 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
76,711 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
6,263 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
70,448 MWh
Production per Capita
0.09 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
903,788,033 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,117.94 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in San Francisco
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Rates and Production Categories
San Francisco Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
14.46¢ per kWh
- 3.56% lower than last month
- 10.73% higher than November last year
- 55.75% lower than the California average
- 15.1% lower than the US average
- 29th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has increased by 34 since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 11,365th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,728 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,730 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
14.35¢ per kWh
- 0.82% higher than last month
- 13.18% higher than November last year
- 54.75% lower than the California average
- 13% lower than the US average
- 29th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 12,354th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 29 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,735 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$34.91 per month
- 18.97% lower than last month
- 10.51% higher than November last year
- 74.92% lower than the California average
- 70.48% lower than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 16th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The national rank is the same since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$39.83 per month
- 0.7% higher than last month
- 13.36% higher than November last year
- 75.95% lower than the California average
- 72% lower than the US average
- 2nd in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 16th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1 since November last year
San Francisco, CA Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call San Francisco home are billed a residential electricity price of 14.35 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 55.07% lower than the average state rate of 31.93 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $146.54, while the San Francisco average is 72.82% below at $39.83 per month. The city has seen a 8.14% decrease in the usage of renewable fuel types, such as solar or wind energy, compared to non-renewable fuels, like coal and natural gas.
San Francisco's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 91.82% of electricity production using this fuel source. Solar and Other Biomass Gas are also primary fuel sources in the city, with 7.86% and 0.31% of total electricity generation being produced from each type, respectively. For every citizen in the city there are 1,117.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 903,788,032.72 kilograms, which is the 5th worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state. San Francisco is home to 6 power plants, which is the 26th highest number of power plants within a city in California.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Francisco
San Francisco residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in San Francisco, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CleanPowerSF | ENERGY | 14.37 | 39.91 | 1,260,694.82 | 181,141,696 | |
| San Francisco Public Utilities Commission | BUNDLED | 24.58 | 323.43 | 235 | 43,547.17 | 10,701,787 |
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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San Francisco County, California Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in San Francisco County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Parnassus Central Utility PlantUniversity of California-San Francisco (100.00%) | San Francisco | CA | Natural Gas | 68,930 | 77 | 21,811,905.76 | 91 | 316.44 | 263 | ||
Sunset Reservoir North BasinDuke Energy Renewables Services (100.00%) | San Francisco | CA | Solar | 6,028 | 378 | 5 | 5 | ||||
One Market PlazaParamount Group Inc (100.00%) | San Francisco | CA | Natural Gas | 993 | 293 | 286,524 | 298 | 288.54 | 274 | ||
Transamerica PyramidTransamerica Pyramid Properties LLC (100.00%) | San Francisco | CA | Natural Gas | 525 | 299 | 146,233.36 | 302 | 278.54 | 278 | ||
SF Southeast Cogen PlantSan Francisco Public Utilities Commission (100.00%) | San Francisco | CA | Other Biomass Gas | 235 | 32 | 179,120.8 | 32 | 762.22 | 3 | 6/2027 |
San Francisco County, California Production Fuel Makeup
San Francisco County's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 91.82% of electricity production using this fuel source. Solar and Other Biomass Gas are also primary fuel sources in the county, with 7.86% and 0.31% of total electricity generation being produced from each type, respectively. For every citizen in the county there are 1,117.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. This ranks them 2692nd highest in the country for emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 903,788,032.72 kilograms, which is the 381st 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 489th 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 | 414,491 |
| 2 | San Francisco Public Utilities Commission | 2,886 |
