Yolo County, CA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Yolo County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Yolo County, California Electricity Overview

Yolo County is the 13th highest county out of 58 counties in California for electricity production from wind per capita, averaging 0.01 megawatt hours per citizen produced from wind.

Yolo County residents are faced with an average residential electricity expense of $154.14, which is 7.61% higher than the California average bill of $143.24 and 11.68% higher than the national average bill of $138.02.

The 688.04 megawatt hours of electricity generated by non-renewable fuel types ranks Yolo County at 1028th out of 3230 counties in the county in non-renewable energy generation.

Yolo County is the 36th highest county in the state for non-renewable generation per capita, with an average of 0 megawatt hours per resident produced from non-renewable sources.

Residents of Yolo County consume enough electricity to emit 2,323.05 kilograms of CO2 gases per person, compared to the state average of 1,297.95.

The county is ranked as the 41st highest generator of electricity of all 58 counties in California for electricity production, generating 247,622 megawatt hours.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    1,353,760 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.09 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    247,622 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    246,934 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    688 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    1.11 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    515,985,075 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    2,323.05 kg

Davis, CA Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of Davis spend, on average, 33.15 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 13.51% more than California's average rate of 29.21 cents. With 100.00% of its electricity generation coming from sustainable fuel sources, the city ranks 10th in the state out of 1617 cities for total electricity generation from renewable fuel types. The state average monthly residential power bill is $143.24, while the Davis average is 7.54% more at $154.04 per month. This is the 932nd lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.

Emissions in Davis average 1,138.09 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 1493rd worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 76,316,769.88 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 155th highest for total pollution in California. The city is home to 3 electricity producing plants, which is the 50th 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 January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.421/kWh$0.167/kWh$256.55/mo.$68.05/mo.
684th34.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Davis
703rd$167.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Davis Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Davis, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED34.52167.3310,707,4373,696,121,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000
Valley Clean EnergyENERGY11.8754.86301,36335,784,000

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, 33.15 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 13.51% more than California's average rate of 29.21 cents. Non-renewable fuel sources are used to generate 688.04 megawatt hours in the city, which is 0.37% of the city's total production. Woodland produces 50.54% of the electricity needed in the city and must purchase power from nearby cities and counties or rural area power generation facilities.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Woodland averages 5,250.58 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 320,164,416.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 23rd largest emissions amount in the state. The primary fuel utilized in Woodland is Wood/Wood Waste Solids, making up 96.76% of the fuel used in the city for electricity generation. Solar and Natural Gas are also primary fuel sources in the city, with 5,393 (2.87%) and 688.04 (0.37%) megawatt hours generated from each, respectively. Woodland is home to 4 power generation plants, which is the 37th highest number of plants within a city in California.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Woodland

Woodland residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.421/kWh$0.167/kWh$256.55/mo.$68.05/mo.
684th34.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Woodland
703rd$167.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for Woodland Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Woodland, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED34.52167.3310,707,4373,696,121,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000
Valley Clean EnergyENERGY11.8754.86301,36335,784,000

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West Sacramento, CA Electricity Overview

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Inhabitants of West Sacramento spend, on average, 33.72 cents per kilowatt hour for their electricity. This is 15.46% more than California's average rate of 29.21 cents. The national average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the West Sacramento average is 16.77% more at $161.17 per month. Pacific Gas and Electric Company is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold.

Emissions in West Sacramento average 1,212.15 kilograms of CO2 emissions per capita due to electricity consumption, which ranks them as the 1044th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 64,957,971.65 kilograms of CO2 emissions, ranking the city 175th 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 January and the highest average bill is in April.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.421/kWh$0.167/kWh$256.55/mo.$68.05/mo.
684th34.52¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of West Sacramento
703rd$167.33Average residential monthly electricity bill for West Sacramento Residents

Electric Companies With Service in West Sacramento, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED34.52167.3310,707,4373,696,121,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY13.2574.530,6974,067,000

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

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Electricity Production in Yolo County, California

Power Plants in Yolo County, California

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Woodland Biomass Power LtdDTE Energy (100.00%)
Woodland CA Wood/Wood Waste Solids 182,445283,608,466.681,554.49
UC Davis South Campus8point3 Operating Company LLC (100.00%)
Davis CA Solar 24,972
MM Yolo PowerYolo County Community Services Department (100.00%)
Yolo County CA Landfill Gas 18,18712,386,932.3681.09
Putah Creek Solar FarmPutah Creek Solar Farm LLC (100.00%)
Yolo County CA Solar 5,225
Putah Creek Solar Farm NorthPutah Creek Solar Farms LLC (100.00%)
Winters CA Solar 5,224
Target Woodland Solar ProjectSunTrust Equipment Finance & Leasing Corp (100.00%)
Woodland CA Solar 3,849
Grassland 1&2 Solar ProjectYolo County of (100.00%)
Yolo County CA Solar 2,892
Grassland 3&4 Solar ProjectYolo County of (100.00%)
Yolo County CA Solar 1,676
Foundation Cemex MadisonFoundation CA Fund V Owner, LLC (100.00%)
Yolo County CA Wind 1,608
Walgreens Woodland Distribution CenterWF-SE-1 Solar Statutory Trust (100.00%)
Woodland CA Solar 1,011
Yolo County Solar ProjectYolo County of (100.00%)
Woodland CA Solar 533

Yolo County, California Details

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 2,323.05 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity consumption, which ranks them 2500th worst in the country out of 3230 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 515,985,075.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 19th largest amount in California and 2500th in the United States. About 73.40% of electricity in Yolo County comes from production using Wood/Wood Waste Solids. Other fuel sources used include Solar at 18.33% and Landfill Gas at 7.34%. Yolo County is home to 11 power producing plants, which is 172nd most in the country.

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
73.40%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
18.33%
LANDFILL GAS
Landfill Gas
7.34%
WIND
Wind
0.65%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
0.28%

Yolo County, California Net Metering

Yolo County has 1 out of 4 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

Yolo County electricity suppliers who report energy loss average roughly 18.50% of their energy lost per year. The countrywide average for energy loss is 2.87% and the state average is 9.15%, resulting in a rank of 2987th best in the country and a state rank of 39th best out of 3230 and 58 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Yolo County:

  • Davis, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Valley Clean Energy: 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 4 electricity providers serving customers in the area.

What electricity companies offer service in Yolo County, California?

County Customers RankProviderEst. County Customers
1Valley Clean Energy62,328
2Pacific Gas and Electric Company32,534
3Pilot Power Group55
4Commercial Energy of California10

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2023-12-06