El Dorado County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics
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El Dorado County, California Electricity Overview
El Dorado County has emissions of 30.3 kilograms per capita of CO2 equivalent gases. It is the 2864th worst polluting county in the country by per capita emissions.
Roughly 98.52% of El Dorado County's generation comes from hydroelectric power facilities, ranking them 5th county in California out of 58 counties for total hydroelectric production.
El Dorado County produces 0.68% of their electricity from non-renewable fuel types. This equates to 0.07 megawatt hours per citizen and ranks El Dorado County as the 968th highest county out of 3230 counties in the country for non-renewable generation per capita per year.
There was a 17.72% rise in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the last year in El Dorado County.
The usage of renewable fuels for electricity generation in El Dorado County rose by 23.50% last year.
The burning of natural gas in El Dorado County yields a total of 12,919 megawatts of electricity, propelling this county into its ranking of 33rd out of 58 counties in California.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,167,381 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.06 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
1,899,312 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
1,886,393 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
12,919 MWh
Production per Capita
9.86 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
5,837,041 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
30.3 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in El Dorado Hills CDP
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El Dorado Hills CDP Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
42.73¢ per kWh
- 17.07% higher than last month
- 29.6% higher than March last year
- 13.19% higher than the California average
- 151.05% higher than the US average
- 1,581st in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has increased by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 62 since March last year
- 31,480th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 91 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 541 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
36.81¢ per kWh
- 2.26% higher than last month
- 16.2% higher than March last year
- 12.16% higher than the California average
- 121.78% higher than the US average
- 1,521st in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since March last year
- 31,325th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 23 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 167 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$158.34 per month
- 7.02% lower than last month
- 5.16% higher than March last year
- 8.68% higher than the California average
- 31.6% higher than the US average
- 1,528th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has increased by 16 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 64 since March last year
- 29,044th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 898 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,974 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$171.09 per month
- 0.38% higher than last month
- 0% lower than March last year
- 7.55% higher than the California average
- 26.68% higher than the US average
- 1,539th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since March last year
- 29,270th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 221 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 16 since March last year
El Dorado Hills CDP, CA Electricity Overview
El Dorado Hills CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 36.81 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the California and nationwide average prices of 29.83 and 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Production from non-renewable fuel types makes up 0.27 megawatt hours per citizen in the city. Generation from renewable fuels comes to 0.19 megawatt hours produced per person in the city, which results in a ranking of 110th in California out of 1617 cities.
On average, El Dorado Hills CDP citizens emit 1,282.78 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 67th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 62,358,382.26 kilograms, which is the 177th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. The city is home to 3 electricity producing plants, which is the 51st most power plants within a city in California out of the state's 1617 cities. El Dorado Hills CDP's primary fuel used for electricity production is Natural Gas. They generate 12,919 megawatt hours from this fuel.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in El Dorado Hills CDP
El Dorado Hills CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in El Dorado Hills CDP, 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 | 36.09 | 171.58 | 10,475,249 | 3,780,849,000 | |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 15.34 | 78.47 | 27,892.26 | 4,278,401.6 | |
| Pioneer Community Energy | ENERGY | 12.68 | 72.45 | 856,683.98 | 108,587,242.14 |
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South Lake Tahoe, CA Electricity Overview
South Lake Tahoe's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 18.42 cents per kilowatt hour. While this is less than the California average price of 29.83 cents per kilowatt hour, it is higher than the nationwide average of 16.07 cents. Liberty Utilities sells an estimated 6,000.97 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $93.47 per month, while the US average is $137.93.
On average, South Lake Tahoe citizens emit 1,175.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 571st worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 25,104,757.14 kilograms, which is the 343rd highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in South Lake Tahoe has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in South Lake Tahoe
South Lake Tahoe residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in South Lake Tahoe, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Utilities | BUNDLED | 18.41 | 93.55 | 267,153.06 | 49,171,110.94 |
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Cameron Park CDP, CA Electricity Overview
Cameron Park CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity price of 36.81 cents per kilowatt hour , which is above both the California and nationwide average prices of 29.83 and 16.07 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. Pioneer Community Energy sells an estimated 5,903.82 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other provider. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $171.09 per month, while the California average is $145.47.
On average, Cameron Park CDP citizens emit 1,175.59 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 114th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. Total emissions in the city are 20,913,773.33 kilograms, which is the 374th highest total amount of pollution for any city in the state. All of the electricity sold in Cameron Park CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities or rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Cameron Park CDP
Cameron Park CDP residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Cameron Park CDP, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.09 | 171.58 | 10,475,249 | 3,780,849,000 | |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 15.34 | 78.47 | 27,892.26 | 4,278,401.6 | |
| Pioneer Community Energy | ENERGY | 12.68 | 72.45 | 856,683.98 | 108,587,242.14 |
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Electricity Production in El Dorado County, California
Power Plants in El Dorado County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
White Rock/Slab CreekSacramento Municipal Utility District (100.00%) | El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 695,562 | ||||
| El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 570,691 | |||||
| El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 409,568 | |||||
Union ValleySacramento Municipal Utility District (100.00%) | El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 69,694 | ||||
El DoradoEl Dorado Irrigation District (100.00%) | El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 39,277 | ||||
| El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 31,591 | |||||
| El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 25,543 | |||||
| El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 19,350 | |||||
Broadridge CogenStonemont Financial Group (100.00%) | El Dorado Hills CDP | CA | Natural Gas | 14,316 | 9,496,784.92 | 663.37 | ||
| El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 9,351 | |||||
El Dorado Solar, LLCGreenbacker Renewable Energy Corporation (100.00%) | El Dorado Hills CDP | CA | Solar | 4,536 | ||||
Blue Shld Of Cal- El Dorado Hlls Mtr BWeisshorn Solar I, LLC (100.00%) | El Dorado Hills CDP | CA | Solar | 3,242 | ||||
El Dorado CountySkyHigh 2 Solar (100.00%) | Diamond Springs CDP | CA | Solar | 3,151 | ||||
| Shingle Springs CDP | CA | Solar | 2,832 | |||||
Rock Creek LPEnel Green Power (100.00%) | El Dorado County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 608 |
El Dorado County, California Details
Electricity use in El Dorado County has byproducts of 5,837,041.22 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This is the 45th highest of any county in California. The county averages 30.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the county from electricity use, which is a better measurement of the county's emission levels. They rank 2864th highest in the country in this category. The county is home to 15 electricity producing plants, which is 28th most in California. In El Dorado County, Conventional Hydroelectric makes up 98.52% of the fuel utilized in electricity generation. Also used is Solar at 0.80% and Natural Gas at 0.68% of generation.
Providers In Each City in El Dorado County:
- Placerville, California:
- Pioneer Community Energy: 50.00%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
- South Lake Tahoe, California:
- Liberty Utilities: 50.00%
- NV Energy: 50.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in El Dorado County, California?
The largest electricity supplier in El Dorado County, California by total revenue is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
How many electric companies offer service in El Dorado County, California?
El Dorado County, California is home to 5 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
How many power plants are located within El Dorado County, California?
El Dorado County, California has 15 active power plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
What electricity companies offer service in El Dorado County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pioneer Community Energy | 80,446 |
| 2 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 50,269 |
| 3 | Liberty Utilities | 6,964 |
| 4 | Pilot Power Group | 84 |
| 5 | Commercial Energy of California | 16 |
