Santa Cruz County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Santa Cruz County, CA is $161.04
- The average electricity rate in Santa Cruz County, CA is 37.21¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Santa Cruz County, CA
The average residential electric bill in Santa Cruz County, CA is $161.04 per month. Santa Cruz County, CA is the 10th most expensive county in California for electricity.
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Santa Cruz County, California Electricity Overview
When measuring CO2 emissions per capita, Santa Cruz County had a 6.97% drop over the course of the previous 12 months.
Santa Cruz County citizens are accountable for 1,090.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person each year, making them the 2806th worst polluting county out of 3221 counties in the nation based on per capita pollution.
The largest electricity supplier in Santa Cruz County by number of customers is Central Coast Community Energy.
At an average residential price of 37.21 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the nationwide average 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Santa Cruz County pay a 122.38% markup from the US average price.
Emitting 288,384,151.29 kilograms of CO2 gases, Santa Cruz County has the 944th highest pollution level due to electricity consumption of any county in the US.
With a population of 264,370 residents, Santa Cruz County is the 277th most populated county in the nation.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,661,994 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.29 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
288,384,151 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,090.84 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Santa Cruz
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Rates and Production Categories
Santa Cruz Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
30.84¢ per kWh
- 2.3% lower than last month
- 9.87% higher than November last year
- 5.62% lower than the California average
- 81.07% higher than the US average
- 439th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has increased by 388 since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 29,973rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 388 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 242 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
31.39¢ per kWh
- 0.74% higher than last month
- 14.66% higher than November last year
- 0.99% lower than the California average
- 90.36% higher than the US average
- 441st in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
- 30,030th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 30 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 564 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$99.92 per month
- 23.36% lower than last month
- 8.38% higher than November last year
- 28.22% lower than the California average
- 15.5% lower than the US average
- 209th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has increased by 404 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 49 since November last year
- 8,679th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 12,679 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,714 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$122.84 per month
- 0.53% higher than last month
- 14.35% higher than November last year
- 25.83% lower than the California average
- 13.64% lower than the US average
- 186th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since November last year
- 9,183rd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 189 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 4,252 since November last year
Santa Cruz, CA Electricity Overview
Santa Cruz has an average residential electricity rate of 31.39 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 87.60% higher than the average nationwide price of 16.73 cents. Central Coast Community Energy has an estimated 924 total residential customers, more than all other vendors in the city. Consumers in Santa Cruz experience 1.56 power outages a year with outages lasting on average 255.9 minutes.
Santa Cruz residents average 1,090.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 59th highest in the state out of 1617 in this category. With total emissions of 68,410,650.47 kilograms, the city ranks 149th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 394,259.17 megawatt hours consumed in Santa Cruz must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Santa Cruz, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Community Energy | ENERGY | 11.98 | 43.32 | 1,777,900.11 | 212,904,429.26 | |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 40.11 | 198.02 | 10,946,102 | 4,390,801,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Santa Cruz, California include: 95060, 95062, 95064, 95065
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Watsonville, CA Electricity Overview
Watsonville has an average residential electricity rate of 34.32 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 105.08% higher than the average nationwide price of 16.73 cents. Central Coast Community Energy has an estimated 401 total residential customers, more than all other vendors in the city. Consumers in Watsonville experience 1.56 power outages a year with outages lasting on average 255.9 minutes.
Watsonville residents average 1,090.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 288th highest in the state out of 1617 in this category. With total emissions of 57,777,187.11 kilograms, the city ranks 178th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 332,977.19 megawatt hours consumed in Watsonville must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Watsonville
Watsonville residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Watsonville, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Community Energy | ENERGY | 11.98 | 43.32 | 1,777,900.11 | 212,904,429.26 | |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 40.11 | 198.02 | 10,946,102 | 4,390,801,000 |
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Scotts Valley, CA Electricity Overview
Scotts Valley has an average residential electricity rate of 34.32 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 105.08% higher than the average nationwide price of 16.73 cents. Central Coast Community Energy has an estimated 270 total residential customers, more than all other vendors in the city. Consumers in Scotts Valley experience 1.56 power outages a year with outages lasting on average 255.9 minutes.
Scotts Valley residents average 1,090.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen due to electricity use, which ranks them 288th highest in the state out of 1617 in this category. With total emissions of 13,435,819.46 kilograms, the city ranks 448th worst in the state for total emissions from electricity consumption. All of the 77,432.32 megawatt hours consumed in Scotts Valley must be brought in from nearby areas as there are no electricity plants within the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Scotts Valley, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Coast Community Energy | ENERGY | 11.98 | 43.32 | 1,777,900.11 | 212,904,429.26 | |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 40.11 | 198.02 | 10,946,102 | 4,390,801,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Scotts Valley, California include: 95060, 95066, 95065
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FAQ
How many electric companies offer service in Santa Cruz County, California?
Santa Cruz County, California is home to 2 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Santa Cruz County, California?
By total megawatt hours sold, Central Coast Community Energy is the largest electricity provider in Santa Cruz County, California.
Which electricity companies offer service in Santa Cruz County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Coast Community Energy | 35,462 |
| 2 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 14,111 |
