Shasta County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Shasta County, CA is $195.57
- The average electricity rate in Shasta County, CA is 36.50¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Shasta County, CA
The average residential electric bill in Shasta County, CA is $195.57 per month. Shasta County, CA is the 43rd most expensive county in California for electricity.
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Shasta County, California Electricity Overview
Shasta County is the 3rd largest producing county in the state out of 58 counties when it comes to megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuels.
Shasta County has seen a reduction of 37.89% in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity generation within the last year.
Shasta County produces 29.01 megawatt hours per resident of the county from renewable fuel types. This makes Shasta County the 5th highest ranking county out of 58 counties for renewable generation per capita in California.
Shasta County ranks 30th out of 58 counties in the state for total consumption, with its citizens using over 1,100,000 megawatt hours.
During the last 12 months Shasta County had a 2.55% increase in hydroelectric power generation.
Shasta County consumes only 20.78% of the electricity produced in the county, meaning they can store or export the excess 79.22%.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,137,438 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.29 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,473,357 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,249,279 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
224,078 MWh
Production per Capita
30.25 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
126,568,894 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
699.55 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Redding
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Rates and Production Categories
Redding Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
21.03¢ per kWh
- 5.44% lower than last month
- 8.56% higher than November last year
- 35.65% lower than the California average
- 23.46% higher than the US average
- 171st in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has increased by 58 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 41 since November last year
- 27,896th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 82 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 721 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
21.29¢ per kWh
- 0.65% higher than last month
- 13.05% higher than November last year
- 32.86% lower than the California average
- 29.08% higher than the US average
- 197th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 1 since November last year
- 27,948th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,247 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$129.1 per month
- 22.44% lower than last month
- 6.66% higher than November last year
- 7.26% lower than the California average
- 9.18% higher than the US average
- 476th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank has increased by 421 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 13 since November last year
- 20,831st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 7,689 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,760 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$153.34 per month
- 0.44% higher than last month
- 12.32% higher than November last year
- 7.41% lower than the California average
- 7.8% higher than the US average
- 475th in the state out of 1,616 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 19 since November last year
- 20,775th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 611 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 5,071 since November last year
Redding, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Redding is approximately 21.29 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 33.10% less than the average state rate of 31.82 cents. More electricity is consumed in Redding than produced, with consumption totaling 260.62% of generation. The city's plants use non-renewable fuel sources for 100.00% of their total electricity generation, which is 224,078 megawatt hours.
Releasing 171,825,330.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Redding is the 45th highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,849.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city is home to one power generation plant. In Redding, Natural Gas is 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Redding
Redding residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Redding, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Redding Utilities | BUNDLED | 21.06 | 154.01 | 224,078 | 360,254.64 | 75,865,055.44 |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 40.11 | 198.02 | 10,946,102 | 4,390,801,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Redding, California include: 96003, 96002, 96001, 96007, 96019
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Anderson, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Anderson is approximately 74.33 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 133.58% higher than the state's average rate of 31.82 cents. This means the city is 1538th out of 1617 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The electricity grid in the city experiences an average of 1.56 outages per consumer each year, with outages lasting about 255.9 minutes per outage. The national averages of outages and outage time frames are 1.44 outages each year and 123.49 minutes each outage. Pacific Gas and Electric Company sells an estimated 2,998.33 megawatt hours in the city a year, which is more than any other electricity supplier.
Releasing 12,226,083.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Anderson is the 466th highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,090.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Anderson has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Anderson
Anderson residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Anderson, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 40.11 | 198.02 | 10,946,102 | 4,390,801,000 |
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Shasta Lake, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Shasta Lake is approximately 20.13 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 36.73% less than the average state rate of 31.82 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Shasta Lake Utilities.
Releasing 11,343,597.19 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Shasta Lake is the 485th highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,090.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Shasta Lake has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in September.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Shasta Lake, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta Lake Utilities | BUNDLED | 20.41 | 157.17 | 42,421.67 | 8,657,861.27 |
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Shasta County, California Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Shasta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2,323,907 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 527,768 | 9 | 1 | 1 | |||||
James B BlackPacific Gas and Electric Company (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 432,722 | 16 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 386,620 | 23 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Keswick CDP | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 376,958 | 24 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 343,386 | 26 | 1 | 1 | |||||
Spring CreekUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Keswick CDP | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 318,586 | 30 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Wheelabrator ShastaShasta Sustainable Resource Management, Inc. (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 278,453 | 1 | 499,677,477.6 | 1 | 1,794.48 | 2 | ||
Judge F CarrUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 260,879 | 36 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Redding PowerCity of Redding Utilities (100.00%) | Redding | CA | Natural Gas | 224,078 | 55 | 109,372,418.82 | 50 | 488.1 | 32 |
Shasta County, California Production Fuel Makeup
Electricity consumption in Shasta County results in the release of 126,568,893.54 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 30th highest amount in California out of 58 counties. This total results in 699.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the county 2842nd worst in the nation for emissions per capita. The top fuel source used in Shasta County is Conventional Hydroelectric. The county produces 4,970,826 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Wood/Wood Waste Solids and Natural Gas make up 5.09% and 4.09% of generation, respectively. Shasta County is home to 10 power producing plants, which is the 9th most plants within a county in California.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Shasta County, California?
The largest electricity company in Shasta County, California by total customer count is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Which electricity companies offer service in Shasta County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 103,562 |
| 2 | City of Redding Utilities | 48,506 |
| 3 | Shasta Lake Utilities | 4,983 |
| 4 | Pacific Power | 3,110 |
How many electric companies offer service in Shasta County, California?
Shasta County, California is home to 4 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are located in Shasta County, California?
Shasta County, California has 10 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
