Yolo County, CA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Yolo County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics

Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics

  • The average electricity bill in Yolo County, CA is $178.36
  • The average electricity rate in Yolo County, CA is 40.25¢

Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Yolo County, CA

The average residential electric bill in Yolo County, CA is $178.36 per month. Yolo County, CA is the 26th most expensive county in California for electricity.

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Yolo County, California Electricity Overview

Wind produces 1,600 megawatt hours of electricity in Yolo County. This equals roughly 0.01 megawatt hours per person in Yolo County being generated from wind power, giving the county a rank of 502nd highest county in the United States out of 3221 counties in that category.

Yolo County uses non-renewable fuel types to generate 0 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 36th highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita.

Yolo County generates 0.28% of its electricity from non-renewable fuel sources, giving it a ranking of 1030th out of 3221 counties in the nation for total electricity generation from non-renewable sources.

Within the last year, Yolo County had a 6.36% drop in CO2 emissions per capita.

Yolo County is 554th in the country out of 3221 counties in solar power production, with 34,819 megawatt hours generated from solar power.

Citizens of Yolo County use approximately 615.14% of the electricity that the county generates.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,393,595 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.27 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    226,548 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    225,910 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    638 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.02 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    487,307,251 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,193.94 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Davis

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Davis Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024

32.81¢ per kWh

  • 2.4% lower than last month
  • 9.68% higher than November last year
  • 0.39% higher than the California average
  • 92.61% higher than the US average
  • 517th 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
  • 30,108th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 389 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 137 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

33.29¢ per kWh

  • 0.73% higher than last month
  • 15.14% higher than November last year
  • 4.99% higher than the California average
  • 101.84% higher than the US average
  • 522nd in the state out of 1,616 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 60 since November last year
  • 30,141st in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 416 since November last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024

$115.37 per month

  • 22.95% lower than last month
  • 8.21% higher than November last year
  • 17.12% lower than the California average
  • 2.43% lower than the US average
  • 394th in the state out of 1,616 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 424 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 19 since November last year
  • 14,760th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 11,316 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 2,665 since November last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$140.78 per month

  • 0.52% higher than last month
  • 14.52% higher than November last year
  • 14.99% lower than the California average
  • 1.03% lower than the US average
  • 393rd in the state out of 1,616 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since November last year
  • 16,224th in the US out of 31,800 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 307 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 4,372 since November last year

Davis, CA Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of Davis spend, on average, 33.29 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 4.25% more than California's average rate of 31.93 cents. With annual generation of 26,896 megawatt hours, the city is the 113th highest producer of electricity in the state. There has been a 7.70% increase in the usage of sustainable energy (think solar, wind or hydro power) in Davis over the course of the last 12 months. It's great to see these fuel sources slowly replace fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas.

Emissions in Davis average 1,036.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 1492nd worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 69,483,435.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 156th highest for total pollution in California. The city is home to 3 electricity producing plants, which is the 54th highest number of power plants within a city in California out of the state's 1617 cities. In Davis, Solar makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity production.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Davis

Davis residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.384/kWh$0.141/kWh$191.05/mo.$62.12/mo.
522nd33.29¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Davis
393rd$140.78Average residential monthly electricity bill for Davis Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Davis, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED40.11198.9910,999,6464,412,167,000
Valley Clean EnergyENERGY17.3770.66282,451.9549,058,531.38

Zips with electric coverage in Davis, California include: 95616, 95618, 95776

Woodland, CA Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of Woodland spend, on average, 33.29 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 4.25% more than California's average rate of 31.93 cents. Power generation plants in the city are fueled by non-renewable fuels for 0.36% of the megawatt hours they generate. The city generates 0.07 megawatt hours per resident from solar panels, which is 107th in the state out of 1617 cities.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Woodland averages 4,993.93 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person due to electricity consumption. While not as telling of a statistic, the total pollution of Woodland from electricity use is 304,515,009.27 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 25th largest emissions amount in the state. The primary fuel utilized in Woodland is Wood/Wood Waste Solids, making up 97.08% of the fuel used in the city for electricity generation. Solar and Natural Gas are also primary fuel sources in the city, with 4,531 (2.56%) and 637.56 (0.36%) megawatt hours generated from each, respectively. Woodland is home to 4 power generation plants, which is the 40th highest number of plants within a city in California.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Woodland

Woodland residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.384/kWh$0.141/kWh$191.04/mo.$62.12/mo.
521st33.29¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Woodland
392nd$140.77Average residential monthly electricity bill for Woodland Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Woodland, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED40.11198.9910,999,6464,412,167,000
Valley Clean EnergyENERGY17.3770.66282,451.9549,058,531.38

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West Sacramento, CA Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of West Sacramento spend, on average, 74.33 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 132.79% more than California's average rate of 31.93 cents. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $348.8. This is 138.02% higher than the nationwide average of $146.54. With an estimated 734 total residential customers, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is the largest electricity supplier in the city.

Emissions in West Sacramento average 1,106.95 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 917th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 59,320,271.91 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 178th highest for total pollution in California. Because there is no electricity generation occurring within the city, electricity providers who service West Sacramento must bring in all of the megawatt hours they consume each year.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in West Sacramento

West Sacramento residential electric rates are highest in May and the highest average bill is in July.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$1.070/kWh$0.186/kWh$488.75/mo.$75.67/mo.
1538th74.33¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of West Sacramento
1510th$348.8Average residential monthly electricity bill for West Sacramento Residents

Electric Companies With Service in West Sacramento, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED40.11198.9910,999,6464,412,167,000

Zips with electric coverage in West Sacramento, California include: 95691, 95618, 95620, 95605

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Yolo County, California Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types

Power Plants in Yolo County, California

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Production State RankEmission (kg)Emission State RankEmissions per MWhEmissions per MWh State RankToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Woodland Biomass Power LtdDTE Energy (100.00%)
Woodland CA Wood/Wood Waste Solids 172,1846268,194,165.2651,557.68
UC Davis South Campus8point3 Operating Company LLC (100.00%)
Davis CA Solar 23,40225755
MM Yolo PowerYolo County Community Services Department (100.00%)
Yolo County CA Landfill Gas 17,9452413,212,710.4322736.298
Target Woodland Solar ProjectSunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp (100.00%)
Woodland CA Solar 3,22250855
Grassland 1&2 Solar ProjectYolo County of (100.00%)
Yolo County CA Solar 1,88962855
West Village Solar - Array 1Community SolarCHF-Davis I, LLC (100.00%)
Davis CA Solar 1,78363855
West Village Solar - Array 2 Community SolarCHF-Davis I, LLC (100.00%)
Davis CA Solar 1,71164555
Foundation Cemex MadisonFoundation CA Fund V Owner, LLC (100.00%)
Yolo County CA Wind 1,60010411
Grassland 3&4 Solar ProjectYolo County of (100.00%)
Yolo County CA Solar 1,50367855
Walgreens Woodland Distribution CenterTerraForm Power (100.00%)
Woodland CA Solar 77573255
Yolo County Solar ProjectYolo County of (100.00%)
Woodland CA Solar 53474255

Yolo County, California Production Fuel Makeup

WOOD/WOOD WASTE SOLIDS
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
Wood/Wood Waste Solids
75.72%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
15.37%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
7.92%
WIND
Wind
0.71%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.28%

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Yolo County averages 2,193.94 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which ranks them 2463rd worst in the country out of 3221 counties for emissions efficiency. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Yolo County from electricity consumption is 487,307,251.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 19th largest amount in California and 2463rd in the United States. About 75.72% of electricity in Yolo County comes from production using Wood/Wood Waste Solids. Other fuel sources used include Solar at 15.37% and Landfill Gas at 7.92%. Yolo County is home to 11 power producing plants, which is 240th most in the country.

Yolo County, California Net Metering

Yolo County has 1 out of 2 companies reporting that they offer net metering to residents with personal solar panels. Citizens of California have highly favorable net metering laws and regulations that allow them to take advantage of some additional benefits of personal solar.

Energy Loss

Energy loss in Yolo County averages out to about 5.00% of the total electricity transmitted by the one company that reports energy loss. The countrywide average is 2.43%, meaning Yolo County ranks 1961st best in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Power Companies in Yolo County, California

Providers In Each City in Yolo County:

  • Davis, California:
    • Valley Clean Energy: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • West Sacramento, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Winters, California:
    • Valley Clean Energy: 49.97%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.03%
  • Woodland, California:
    • Valley Clean Energy: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%

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

FAQ

How many power plants are located in Yolo County, California?

Yolo County, California has 11 active electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.

What electricity company is the largest supplier in Yolo County, California?

By total megawatt hours sold, Valley Clean Energy is the largest electricity provider in Yolo County, California.

How many electric companies offer service in Yolo County, California?

Yolo County, California is home to 2 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Yolo County, California?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Valley Clean Energy66,800
2Pacific Gas and Electric Company33,050

Alex Zdanov
Last Reviewed By: Alex Zdanov
Published: 2025-04-21