Electric Rates & Providers in San Mateo County, CA

San Mateo County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics

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San Mateo County, California Electricity Overview

As the 772nd largest generator of solar energy in the country out of 3230, San Mateo County produces a total of 5,484 megawatt hours from solar.

San Mateo County residents pay an average residential monthly electricity bill of $152.24, which is 10.95% higher than the US average bill of $137.21.

San Mateo County has the 1305th highest total electricity generation of all 3230 counties in the US, generating 134,995 megawatt hours.

The largest electricity provider in San Mateo County by customer count is Peninsula Clean Energy.

San Mateo County is the 43rd highest producing county out of 58 counties in the state when it comes to megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel types.

At an average residential price of 32.06 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of San Mateo County pay a 100.22% markup from the nationwide average rate.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    4,451,011 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.1 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    134,995 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    98,468 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    36,527 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.19 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    918,471,117 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,259.59 kg

San Mateo, CA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for San Mateo is approximately 32.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.36% above California's average rate of 28.92 cents. Producing 0.02 megawatt hours per resident living in the city, San Mateo ranks as the 243rd highest producing city in the state out of 1617 cities. The city produces 2,442 megawatt hours from its electrical power plants, which is the 224th most in total generation for a city in the state.

On average, San Mateo residents emit 1,217.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 107th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California. This results in a total emissions amount of 122,926,006.36 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has one electricity plant. In San Mateo, Natural Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Mateo

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.421/kWh$0.167/kWh$256.55/mo.$68.05/mo.
1518th34.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of San Mateo
639th$166.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for San Mateo Residents

Electric Companies With Service in San Mateo, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED33.74166.5510,881,2493,670,830,000
Peninsula Clean EnergyENERGY10.3147.461,530,250157,815,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

Zips with electric coverage in San Mateo, California include: 94403, 94010, 94404, 94401, 94402

Daly City, CA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Daly City is approximately 32.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.36% above California's average rate of 28.92 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $151.43 per month, while the US average is $137.21. Peninsula Clean Energy sells an estimated 59,127.19 megawatt hours in the city a year, more than any other electricity supplier.

On average, Daly City residents emit 1,211.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 199th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California. At 1,211.99 kilograms per person and 99,990 people in the city, the city emits 121,186,391.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. This is the 86th worst rank in California for total pollution. Electricity providers suppliers servicing Daly City have to turn to electricity produced in nearby towns and other areas, since zero electricity production happens within city limits.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Daly City

Daly City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.421/kWh$0.167/kWh$256.55/mo.$68.05/mo.
686th34.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Daly City
642nd$166.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Daly City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Daly City, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED33.74166.5510,881,2493,670,830,000
Peninsula Clean EnergyENERGY10.3147.461,530,250157,815,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

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Redwood City, CA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity rate for Redwood City is approximately 32.49 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 12.36% above California's average rate of 28.92 cents. Production using renewable fuel types totals 0.08 megawatt hours produced per citizen, which results in a ranking of 141st in the state out of 1617 cities. There is 3710.83% more electricity used in Redwood City than is produced, eliciting the need to purchase electricity from nearby municipalities and rural areas.

On average, Redwood City residents emit 1,236.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity usage, which makes it the 94th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California. This results in a total emissions amount of 99,604,859.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions. The city has 2 electricity plants, which is the 87th highest for a city in the state. When it comes to electricity production, Redwood City's main fuel type is Natural Gas, accounting for 52.42%, or 6,762.06 megawatt hours of production in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Redwood City

Redwood City residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.421/kWh$0.167/kWh$256.55/mo.$68.05/mo.
686th34.04¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Redwood City
642nd$166.4Average residential monthly electricity bill for Redwood City Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Redwood City, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED33.74166.5510,881,2493,670,830,000
Peninsula Clean EnergyENERGY10.3147.461,530,250157,815,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

Zips with electric coverage in Redwood City, California include: 94061, 94063, 94070, 94002, 94062, 94065

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Electricity Production in San Mateo County, California

Power Plants in San Mateo County, California

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Ameresco Ox MountainAMERESCO Ox Mountain Energy LLC (100.00%)
San Mateo County CA Landfill Gas 87,04346,855,189.5538.3
SRI International Cogen ProjectSRI International (100.00%)
Menlo Park CA Natural Gas 27,2759,246,607.02339.01
Silicon Valley Clean WaterSilicon Valley Clean Water (100.00%)
Redwood City CA Other Biomass Gas 6,8282,052,897.67300.66
AT&T - Redwood CityBloom Energy (100.00%)
Redwood City CA Natural Gas 6,0712,513,133.84413.96
Shelter Creek Condominiums SolarSCP 7, LLP (100.00%)
San Bruno CA Solar 3,625
Franklin Templeton San MateoFranklin Templeton Companies LLC (100.00%)
San Mateo CA Natural Gas 2,4421,005,221.7411.64
Gilead Foster City Solar ProjectGilead Sciences Inc. Foster City (100.00%)
Foster City CA Solar 1,859

San Mateo County, California Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Electricity consumption in San Mateo County results in 918,471,116.56 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 370th highest amount of any county in the country. Averaging 1,259.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita, the county ranks 2713th worst for pollution per capita. Landfill Gas is the primary fuel in San Mateo County, with 64.33% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Natural Gas and Other Biomass Gas make up the next highest amounts of fuel used at 27.06% and 4.55% of total electricity generation, respectively. San Mateo County is home to 7 power producing plants, which is the 35th most plants within a county in California.

LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
Landfill Gas
64.33%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
27.06%
OTHER BIOMASS GAS
Other Biomass Gas
4.55%
SOLAR
Solar
4.06%

San Mateo County, California Net Metering

Out of the 5 suppliers in San Mateo County, 2 of them offer net metering to their customers. Regulations put in place at the state level are highly favorable for consumers interested in installing solar or other alternative electricity generation sources.

Energy Loss

The average energy loss for electricity companies in San Mateo County is 12.58%. This includes data from 4 providers, including Peninsula Clean Energy, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. With a state average energy loss of 9.15%, San Mateo County is ranked as the 13th best county in the state for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in San Mateo County:

  • Atherton, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Belmont, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.00%
  • Brisbane, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.01%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.99%
  • Burlingame, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.46%
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 1.11%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.43%
  • Colma, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.65%
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 0.70%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.65%
  • Daly City, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.92%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.08%
  • East Palo Alto, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.99%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.01%
  • Foster City, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.99%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.01%
  • Half Moon Bay, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Hillsborough, California:
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 0.63%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.68%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.68%
  • Menlo Park, California:
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 1.63%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.18%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.19%
  • Millbrae, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 48.86%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 48.33%
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 2.81%
  • Pacifica, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 48.82%
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 2.36%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 48.82%
  • Portola Valley, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.98%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.02%
  • Redwood City, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.01%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.99%
  • San Bruno, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 49.53%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.53%
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 0.93%
  • San Carlos, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.00%
  • San Mateo, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.00%
  • South San Francisco, California:
    • San Francisco Public Utilities Commission: 1.89%
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 49.52%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 48.59%
  • Woodside, California:
    • Peninsula Clean Energy: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

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

San Mateo County, California is home to 5 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in San Mateo County, California?

By total customer count, Peninsula Clean Energy is the largest electricity provider in San Mateo County, California.

How many power plants are located in San Mateo County, California?

There are 7 power plants in San Mateo County, California

What electricity companies offer service in San Mateo County, California?

Nick Reese
Last Reviewed By: Nick Reese
Published: 2023-12-06