Palo Alto Utilities
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About Palo Alto Utilities
Palo Alto Utilities is a municipally owned entity located in Palo Alto, California and supplying power to customers in Santa Clara County, California. On recent government reports, the provider had a total of 29,658 electricity customers signed up for their services. This total is made up of 0.20% industrial accounts, 12.78% commercial customer accounts and 87.02% residential accounts. Customers of Palo Alto Utilities are charged an average residential electricity rate of 20.45 cents per kilowatt hour, which is, sadly for their customers, 29.78% higher than the average nationwide rate of 15.76 cents. In 2022 Palo Alto Utilities sold 827,470 megawatt hours via retail sales to end users. The purchase of wholesale electricity made up 100.00% of the electricity sourced by the company. Their revenue for 2022 from electricity related activities was $145,921,000, with $142,120,000 from retail sales to end users.
The nationwide average monthly residential electric bill is $135.34, while the Palo Alto Utilities average is 30.80% less at $93.66 per month. This is the 669th lowest average monthly bill amount for a provider in the nation. With 20.58 megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuel sources, Palo Alto Utilities is the 48th largest generator of megawatt hours from non-renewable sources out of 65 suppliers in California Palo Alto Utilities produces 20.58 megawatt hours from their production plants, which ranks them as the 826th largest producer of electricity out of 3526 suppliers in the United States. By total customers, Palo Alto Utilities is the 29th largest provider out of 65 providers in the state.
Customers of Palo Alto Utilities can take advantage of net metering offerings, which is a positive for both parties. This is a positive for any customer considering purchasing personal solar panels, as net metering allows them to sell their unused wattage back to the grid.
Energy loss is part of the process when dealing with electricity transmission. Palo Alto Utilities currently averages a loss of around 2.05% of the electricity they transmit. Palo Alto Utilities' energy loss levels place them at of 22nd best out of the 65 providers that operate in California and report energy loss and 201st best out of 3526 in the US.
Palo Alto Utilities Rate & Electric Bills
Palo Alto Utilities residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Palo Alto Utilities Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:250 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, California 94301
United States of America
Palo Alto Utilities Contact
- Website:www.cityofpaloalto.org
- Customer Service Phone:(650) 329-2161
- Contact Page:www.cityofpaloalto.org
- Social Media:
Palo Alto Utilities Service
- Rates & Plans:www.cityofpaloalto.org
- Outage Map:utccoutage.cityofpaloalto.org
- Outage Phone:(650) 496-6914
- States Served:
- California
- Counties Served:
- Santa Clara County
- Major Cities Served:
- Palo Alto
Quick Facts About Palo Alto Utilities
Palo Alto Utilities' electricity generation plants produce 20.58 megawatt hours from the use of natural gas.
Energy Loss
Palo Alto Utilities' energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
17,372MWh
201 National Rank
Palo Alto Utilities Energy Makeup
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Palo Alto Utilities Coverage Map
Palo Alto Utilities State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 29,658 | 153,874,032.07 | 22 | 100% |
Palo Alto Utilities County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara County | 1,870,945 | 5 | 36.85 | $159.79/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Palo Alto Utilities
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
City of Palo AltoPalo Alto Utilities (100.00%) | Palo Alto | CA | Natural Gas | 20.58 | 43,137.78 | 2,096.1 |
Palo Alto Utilities Fuel Makeup
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Palo Alto Utilities FAQ:
What is the average bundled bill for Palo Alto Utilities customers each month?
Customers of Palo Alto Utilities pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $93.66.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Palo Alto Utilities?
There is one power plant associated with or owned by Palo Alto Utilities.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Palo Alto Utilities customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for consumers of Palo Alto Utilities is 20.45 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
What percentage of Palo Alto Utilities' electricity is produced from renewable fuel types?
Electric production facilities owned by or associated with Palo Alto Utilities produce 0% of their electricity from renewable fuels.
What percentage of Palo Alto Utilities' electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuels?
Palo Alto Utilities generates 100.00% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuel types.
What is the phone number for Palo Alto Utilities?
You can reach Palo Alto Utilities by phone via (650) 329-2161.
