Santa Barbara County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Santa Barbara County, California Electricity Overview

When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Santa Barbara County saw a 1.71% drop throughout the previous year.

Santa Barbara County generates 2.72% of their required electricity and must bring in the remaining 97.28% from neighboring counties.

With 78,186 megawatt generated from solar power and 447,651 consumers in Santa Barbara County, the county averages 0.17 megawatt hours generated from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 287th out of 3221 counties in the US.

Santa Barbara County has seen an increase in electricity production from solar power of 2.26% year over year.

Over 100.00% of Santa Barbara County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuel sources, putting Santa Barbara County at 32nd in the state for total sustainable electricity generation.

Santa Barbara County generates 0.17 megawatt hours per capita a year, making it the 38 highest county out of 58 counties for production per capita in the state.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    2,875,012 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.42 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    78,186 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    78,186 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    0.17 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    576,259,157 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,287.3 kg

Santa Maria, CA Electricity Overview

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Santa Maria's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 29.90 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 14.15% higher than California's average rate of 26.20 cents and 90.23% more than the US average of 15.72 cents. Selling an estimated 12,518.17 megawatt hours each year, Central Coast Community Energy is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.64, while the Santa Maria average is 1.61% less at $145.27 per month.

Emissions in Santa Maria average 1,323.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 810th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 144,646,661.14 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 73rd largest emissions amount in California. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Santa Maria

Santa Maria 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.
681st31.02¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Santa Maria
644th$167.72Average residential monthly electricity bill for Santa Maria Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Santa Maria, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central Coast Community EnergyENERGY7.2128.451,565,296112,811,000
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED31.02167.7211,854,6573,677,532,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY12.3169.532,9294,054,000

Zips with electric coverage in Santa Maria, California include: 93458, 93455, 93454

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Santa Barbara, CA Electricity Overview

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Santa Barbara's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 27.86 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 6.35% higher than California's average rate of 26.20 cents and 77.24% more than the US average of 15.72 cents. Selling an estimated 19,257.82 megawatt hours each year, Southern California Edison is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.64, while the Santa Barbara average is 1.97% less at $144.74 per month.

Emissions in Santa Barbara average 1,323.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 810th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 117,946,794.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 98th largest emissions amount in California. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in June.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.394/kWh$0.000/kWh$270.37/mo.$0.00/mo.
253rd28.01¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Santa Barbara
141st$141.17Average residential monthly electricity bill for Santa Barbara Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Santa Barbara, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pilot Power GroupENERGY12.3169.532,9294,054,000
Southern California EdisonBUNDLED28.0115419,587,1245,486,316,000

Zips with electric coverage in Santa Barbara, California include: 93117, 93101, 93105, 93103, 93110, 93109, 93108

Lompoc, CA Electricity Overview

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Lompoc's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 15.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 41.84% lower than California's average rate of 26.20 cents and 3.07% less than the US average of 15.72 cents. Selling an estimated 128,454.88 megawatt hours each year, Lompoc Utilities is the largest supplier in the city. The US average monthly residential electricity bill is $147.64, while the Lompoc average is 65.92% less at $50.32 per month.

Emissions in Lompoc average 1,323.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity use, which ranks them as the 810th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total emissions of the city from electricity consumption is 58,531,421.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 206th largest emissions amount in California. The city has zero power plants currently operating within the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lompoc

Lompoc residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.155/kWh$0.152/kWh$53.95/mo.$49.92/mo.
37th15.24¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lompoc
2nd$50.32Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lompoc Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lompoc, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Central Coast Community EnergyENERGY7.2128.451,565,296112,811,000
Lompoc UtilitiesBUNDLED15.2450.3253,157.558,098,919

Electricity Production in Santa Barbara County, California

Power Plants in Santa Barbara County, California

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Cuyama Solar, LLCCuyama Solar, LLC (100.00%)
Santa Barbara County CA Solar 78,186

Santa Barbara County, California Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Emissions in Santa Barbara County average 1,287.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, making them the 2860th worst polluting county in the country based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution of the county from electricity consumption is 576,259,156.82 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 556th highest amount in the nation. Solar is the primary fuel type in Santa Barbara County, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Santa Barbara County has one power generation plant within its borders.

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Santa Barbara County, California Net Metering

Santa Barbara County has 3 out of 6 electricity suppliers reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Residents of California have great net metering laws and regulations that encourage the installation of personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

Santa Barbara County has 3 providers who report energy loss from their electricity grid. The average energy loss amount for these suppliers is 6.24%. The countrywide average energy loss is 2.45%. This earned Santa Barbara County a rank of 52nd best in California out of 58 counties.

Providers In Each City in Santa Barbara County:

  • Buellton, California:
    • Freedom Energy: 12.50%
    • Central Coast Community Energy: 12.50%
    • Commercial Energy of California: 12.50%
    • Pilot Power Group: 12.50%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 12.50%
    • Public Power & Utility of Maryland: 12.50%
    • StateWise Energy: 12.50%
    • Hudson Energy: 12.50%
  • Carpinteria, California:
    • Commercial Energy of California: 12.06%
    • Hudson Energy: 12.06%
    • StateWise Energy: 12.06%
    • Freedom Energy: 12.06%
    • Pilot Power Group: 12.06%
    • Public Power & Utility of Maryland: 12.06%
    • Central Coast Community Energy: 15.61%
    • Southern California Edison: 12.06%
  • Goleta, California:
    • Central Coast Community Energy: 12.54%
    • Southern California Edison: 12.49%
    • StateWise Energy: 12.49%
    • Commercial Energy of California: 12.49%
    • Freedom Energy: 12.49%
    • Hudson Energy: 12.49%
    • Pilot Power Group: 12.49%
    • Public Power & Utility of Maryland: 12.49%
  • Guadalupe, California:
    • StateWise Energy: 12.50%
    • Pilot Power Group: 12.50%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 12.50%
    • Commercial Energy of California: 12.50%
    • Hudson Energy: 12.50%
    • Freedom Energy: 12.50%
    • Public Power & Utility of Maryland: 12.50%
    • Central Coast Community Energy: 12.50%
  • Lompoc, California:
    • Lompoc Utilities: 49.80%
    • Central Coast Community Energy: 50.20%
  • Santa Barbara, California:
    • Pilot Power Group: 14.29%
    • Hudson Energy: 14.29%
    • Freedom Energy: 14.29%
    • Commercial Energy of California: 14.29%
    • StateWise Energy: 14.29%
    • Southern California Edison: 14.29%
    • Public Power & Utility of Maryland: 14.29%
  • Santa Maria, California:
    • Pilot Power Group: 12.50%
    • StateWise Energy: 12.50%
    • Central Coast Community Energy: 12.50%
    • Hudson Energy: 12.50%
    • Freedom Energy: 12.50%
    • Commercial Energy of California: 12.50%
    • Public Power & Utility of Maryland: 12.50%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 12.50%
  • Solvang, California:
    • Commercial Energy of California: 12.50%
    • Pilot Power Group: 12.50%
    • Freedom Energy: 12.50%
    • Hudson Energy: 12.50%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 12.50%
    • Public Power & Utility of Maryland: 12.50%
    • Central Coast Community Energy: 12.50%
    • StateWise Energy: 12.50%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are in Santa Barbara County, California?

There is one power plant located in Santa Barbara County, California

How many electric companies offer service in Santa Barbara County, California?

There are 6 electricity suppliers serving consumers in Santa Barbara County, California.

What electricity company is the largest provider in Santa Barbara County, California?

By total megawatt hours sold, Central Coast Community Energy is the largest electricity provider in Santa Barbara County, California.

Which electricity companies offer service in Santa Barbara County, California?

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Last Reviewed By: Ginalyn Gelera
Published: 2022-08-04