Shasta County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Shasta County, California Electricity Overview
Over 91.89% of Shasta County's electricity generation comes from sustainable fuel types, putting Shasta County at 23rd in the United States for total sustainable electricity production.
Shasta County is ranked as the 30th largest consuming county out of 58 counties in the state with 1,142,282.17 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers who live there.
Shasta County ranks 4th highest county out of 58 counties in California for electricity per resident produced from wind power. Producing 284,582 megawatt hours from wind and a population of 182,155, this averages out to 1.56 megawatt hours per person per year from wind power.
Roughly 8.11% of Shasta County's electricity is produced using non-renewable sources, making it the 535th highest ranked county in the US out of 3221 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuels.
Shasta County produces 6,784 megawatt hours from solar energy, making it 30th in California out of 58 counties for total megawatt hours generated using solar power sources.
Shasta County saw a 1.03% rise in the amount of power generated by wind turbines around the county.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,142,282 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.27 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,814,380 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
4,424,167 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
390,213 MWh
Production per Capita
26.43 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
232,992,635 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,279.09 kg
Redding, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Redding is approximately 17.30 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 30.52% less than the average state rate of 24.90 cents. More electricity is consumed in Redding than produced, with consumption totaling 154.83% of generation. The city's plants use non-renewable fuel sources for 100.00% of their total electricity generation, which is 379,139 megawatt hours.
Releasing 214,657,653.79 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Redding is the 41st highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 2,293.08 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 January and the highest average bill is in April.
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 | 16.86 | 141.27 | 379,139 | 383,013 | 64,588,000 |
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 28.42 | 154.95 | 12,252,085 | 3,481,804,000 | |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 13.23 | 6.79 | 995 | 131,600 |
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Anderson, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Anderson is approximately 28.70 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.26% higher than the state's average rate of 24.90 cents. This means the city is 960th out of 1617 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $129.86, while the Anderson average is 10.66% lower at $116.01 per month.
Releasing 15,052,900.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Anderson is the 464th highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,329.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Anderson has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Anderson
Anderson residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Anderson, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 28.42 | 154.95 | 12,252,085 | 3,481,804,000 | |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 13.23 | 6.79 | 995 | 131,600 |
Shasta Lake, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Shasta Lake is approximately 15.47 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 37.87% less than the average state rate of 24.90 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Shasta Lake Utilities. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $129.86, while the Shasta Lake average is 3.94% lower at $124.74 per month.
Releasing 13,787,302.57 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Shasta Lake is the 485th highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,329.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Shasta Lake has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in May.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Shasta Lake, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta Lake Utilities | BUNDLED | 15.47 | 124.74 | 41,574.96 | 6,432,343.84 |
Electricity Production in Shasta County, California
Power Plants in Shasta County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 810,011 | |||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 495,679 | |||||
Redding PowerCity of Redding Utilities (100.00%) | Redding | CA | Natural Gas | 379,139 | 170,586,042.9 | 449.93 | ||
James B BlackPacific Gas and Electric Company (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 350,874 | ||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 285,655 | |||||
Hatchet Ridge Wind ProjectHatchet Ridge Wind LLC (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Wind | 284,582 | ||||
Wheelabrator ShastaShasta Sustainable Resource Management, Inc. (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 279,342 | 475,166,881 | 1,701.02 | ||
Judge F CarrUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 247,100 | ||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 229,588 | |||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 226,937 | |||||
| Keswick CDP | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 207,384 | |||||
Burney Forest ProductsBurney Forest Products, A Joint Venture (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 198,545 | 271,323,365.6 | 1,366.56 | ||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 188,394 | |||||
Spring CreekUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Keswick CDP | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 176,429 | ||||
SPI Anderson 2Sierra Pacific Industries (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 147,538 | 64,918,346.78 | 440.01 | ||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 142,099 | |||||
Hat Creek 1Pacific Gas and Electric Company (100.00%) | Cassel CDP | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 27,916 | ||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 26,724 | |||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 23,440 | |||||
Hat Creek 2Pacific Gas and Electric Company (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 21,026 |
Shasta County, California Details
Electricity consumption in Shasta County results in the release of 232,992,635.1 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 27th highest amount in California out of 58 counties. This total results in 1,279.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the county 2721st worst in the nation for emissions per capita. The top fuel source used in Shasta County is Conventional Hydroelectric. The county produces 3,518,449.5 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Wood/Wood Waste Solids and Natural Gas make up 12.76% and 8.11% of generation, respectively. Shasta County is home to 35 power producing plants, which is the 10th 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 | 103,944 |
| 2 | City of Redding Utilities | 44,305 |
| 3 | Shasta Lake Utilities | 4,595 |
| 4 | PacifiCorp | 2,705 |
| 5 | Pilot Power Group | 67 |
| 6 | Commercial Energy of California | 6 |
How many electric companies offer service in Shasta County, California?
Shasta County, California is home to 6 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are located in Shasta County, California?
Shasta County, California has 35 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
