Shasta County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Shasta County, California Electricity Overview
As the 720th highest generator of solar energy in the US out of 3230, Shasta County generates a total of 7,941 megawatt hours from solar.
With a population of 180,930 citizens, Shasta County is the 384th largest county by population in the nation.
Over 93.58% of Shasta County's electricity production comes from renewable fuel sources, putting Shasta County at 4th in California for total renewable electricity generation.
Shasta County has the 213th largest electricity production in the United States out of 3230 counties, generating 6,085,628.5 megawatt hours.
Residents of Shasta County are paying, on average, 99.82% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the nationwide average, at 31.99 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.01 cents per kilowatt hour.
Shasta County residents pay an average residential monthly electricity expense of $160.01, which is 15.94% higher than the national average bill of $138.02.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,102,743 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
6,085,629 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,695,119 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
390,510 MWh
Production per Capita
33.64 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
196,224,420 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,084.53 kg
Redding, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Redding is approximately 17.24 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 40.99% less than the average state rate of 29.21 cents. More electricity is consumed in Redding than produced, with consumption totaling 147.38% of generation. The city's plants use non-renewable fuel sources for 100.00% of their total electricity generation, which is 384,164 megawatt hours.
Releasing 212,472,212.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Redding is the 38th highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 2,287.21 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city is home to 2 power generation plants, which is the 87th highest number of plants within a city in California out of the state's 1617 cities. Redding's main fuel type used for electricity generation is Natural Gas. The city generates 384,164 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the total generation in the city, from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Redding
Redding residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Redding, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Redding Utilities | BUNDLED | 16.60 | 138.28 | 384,164 | 381,721 | 63,382,000 |
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 34.52 | 167.33 | 10,707,437 | 3,696,121,000 | |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 13.25 | 74.5 | 30,697 | 4,067,000 |
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 33.72 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 15.46% higher than the state's average rate of 29.21 cents. This means the city is 963rd 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 $138.02, while the Anderson average is 16.77% more at $161.17 per month.
Releasing 13,585,790.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Anderson is the 463rd highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,212.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Anderson has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Anderson
Anderson residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Anderson, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 34.52 | 167.33 | 10,707,437 | 3,696,121,000 | |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 13.25 | 74.5 | 30,697 | 4,067,000 |
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Shasta Lake, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Shasta Lake is approximately 20.25 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 30.67% less than the average state rate of 29.21 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Shasta Lake Utilities. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Shasta Lake average is 21.57% more at $167.79 per month.
Releasing 12,605,160.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Shasta Lake is the 485th highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,212.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Shasta Lake has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in November.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Shasta Lake, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta Lake Utilities | BUNDLED | 20.25 | 167.79 | 43,021.23 | 8,712,450.27 |
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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 | 1,809,520 | |||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 669,702 | |||||
James B BlackPacific Gas and Electric Company (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 396,379 | ||||
Redding PowerCity of Redding Utilities (100.00%) | Redding | CA | Natural Gas | 384,164 | 176,271,103.54 | 458.84 | ||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 375,923 | |||||
| Keswick CDP | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 342,126 | |||||
Wheelabrator ShastaShasta Sustainable Resource Management, Inc. (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 288,968 | 503,267,168.87 | 1,741.6 | ||
Hatchet Ridge Wind ProjectHatchet Ridge Wind LLC (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Wind | 276,155 | ||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 264,202 | |||||
Burney Forest ProductsBurney Forest Products, A Joint Venture (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 221,896 | 308,986,654.34 | 1,392.48 | ||
Spring CreekUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Keswick CDP | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 187,601 | ||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 170,647 | |||||
SPI Anderson 2Sierra Pacific Industries (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 118,871 | 52,756,422.18 | 443.81 | ||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 112,121 | |||||
Judge F CarrUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 110,965 | ||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 108,234 | |||||
Sierra Pacific Burney FacilitySierra Pacific Industries (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 92,331 | 41,608,366.8 | 450.64 | ||
WhiskeytownCity of Redding Utilities (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 25,916 | ||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 22,560 | |||||
Hat Creek 2Pacific Gas and Electric Company (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 21,458 |
Shasta County, California Details
Electricity consumption in Shasta County results in the release of 196,224,419.51 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 28th highest amount in California out of 58 counties. This total results in 1,084.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the county 2739th worst in the nation for emissions per capita. The top fuel source used in Shasta County is Conventional Hydroelectric. The county produces 4,695,302.5 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Wood/Wood Waste Solids and Natural Gas make up 11.39% and 6.42% of generation, respectively. Shasta County is home to 37 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 | 102,072 |
| 2 | City of Redding Utilities | 44,544 |
| 3 | Shasta Lake Utilities | 4,627 |
| 4 | PacifiCorp | 2,702 |
| 5 | Pilot Power Group | 171 |
| 6 | Commercial Energy of California | 33 |
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 37 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
