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Butte County, California Electricity Overview
Butte County is ranked 312th out of 3230 counties in the country for renewable electricity production per capita, at 13.5 megawatt hours per person per year.
Butte County ranks 14th county out of 3230 counties in the United States in hydroelectric power generation, generating 2,798,457 megawatt hours a year from hydroelectric facilities.
With 207,303 citizens within its borders and 2,798,457 megawatt hours produced a year, Butte County has a megawatt hour per capita production rate of 13.5 megawatt hours. This is the 638th highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the nation.
Butte County citizens are accountable for 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year, making them the 47th highest polluting county based on per capita pollution.
Butte County has the 17th highest electricity generation in the state out of 58 counties, producing 2,798,457 megawatt hours.
At an average residential price of 37.61 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, citizens of Butte County pay a 133.25% markup from the national average price.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,263,464 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
2,798,457 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
2,798,457 MWh
Production per Capita
13.5 MWh
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Chico
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Rates and Production Categories
Chico Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
52.1¢ per kWh
- 21.93% higher than last month
- 31.34% higher than April last year
- 52.08% higher than the California average
- 208.05% higher than the US average
- 1,588th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 70 since April last year
- 31,612th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 155 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 504 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
37.85¢ per kWh
- 2.81% higher than last month
- 18.57% higher than April last year
- 25.55% higher than the California average
- 134.73% 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 has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 31,368th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 27 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 140 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$153.48 per month
- 3.07% lower than last month
- 10.09% higher than April last year
- 16.38% higher than the California average
- 36.13% higher than the US average
- 1,544th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 85 since April last year
- 30,189th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,166 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,185 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$172.26 per month
- 0.69% higher than last month
- 0.12% higher than April last year
- 18.1% higher than the California average
- 26.59% higher than the US average
- 1,555th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 16 since April last year
- 29,388th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 151 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 78 since April last year
Chico, CA Electricity Overview
Chico's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 1521st out of 1617 cities in the state. Pacific Gas and Electric Company is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $172.26 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
Chico emits 1,175.87 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 474th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Chico from electricity consumption is 119,120,222.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 80th highest in California. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chico
Chico residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chico, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.72 | 172.5 | 10,427,441 | 3,828,497,000 | |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 15.50 | 78.7 | 27,771.33 | 4,304,508.42 |
Zips with electric coverage in Chico, California include: 95926, 95928, 95973
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Oroville, CA Electricity Overview
Oroville's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 1521st out of 1617 cities in the state. Pacific Gas and Electric Company is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $172.26 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
Oroville emits 1,175.87 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 474th worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Oroville from electricity consumption is 23,998,308.23 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 348th highest in California. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oroville
Oroville residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Oroville, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.72 | 172.5 | 10,427,441 | 3,828,497,000 | |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 15.50 | 78.7 | 27,771.33 | 4,304,508.42 |
Zips with electric coverage in Oroville, California include: 95966, 95965, 95968
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Magalia CDP, CA Electricity Overview
Magalia CDP's citizens are billed an average residential electricity rate of 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which ranks the city 1521st out of 1617 cities in the state. Pacific Gas and Electric Company is the largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a citizen in the city is $172.26 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.
Magalia CDP emits 1,175.87 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the city from electricity use, which makes it the 61st worst polluting city out of 1617 cities in California based on emissions per capita. While not as telling of a statistic (more people almost always equals more pollution), the total pollution of Magalia CDP from electricity consumption is 12,390,130.52 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which ranks as the 483rd highest in California. The city has zero electricity generation plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Magalia CDP
Magalia CDP residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Magalia CDP, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.72 | 172.5 | 10,427,441 | 3,828,497,000 | |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 15.50 | 78.7 | 27,771.33 | 4,304,508.42 |
Zips with electric coverage in Magalia CDP, California include: 95928, 95954, 95969
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Electricity Production in Butte County, California
Power Plants in Butte County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Edward C HyattCalifornia Deptartment of Water Resources (100.00%) | Butte County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 1,824,098 | ||||
| Butte County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 652,393 | |||||
| Thermalito CDP | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 321,966 |
Butte County, California Details
Butte County emits 0 kilograms of CO2 pollution per citizen in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 2929th highest polluting county out of 3230 counties in the nation based on emissions per capita. This adds up to total emissions of 0 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption, ranking the county the 2929th highest for total pollution in the US. The county has the 23rd most power plants of any county in California, with 3 total power plants. Butte County's primary fuel consumed for electricity generation is Conventional Hydroelectric. The county produces 2,798,457 megawatt hours, or 100.00% of the total production in the county, from this fuel.
Providers In Each City in Butte County:
- Biggs, California:
- Biggs, California Electric Utility: 67.59%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 32.41%
- Chico, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Gridley, California:
- Gridley Municipal Utilities: 98.91%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 1.09%
- Oroville, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Paradise, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in Butte County, California?
By total revenue, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is the largest electricity company in Butte County, California.
Which electricity companies offer service in Butte County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 54,278 |
| 2 | Gridley Municipal Utilities | 2,940 |
| 3 | Biggs, California Electric Utility | 753 |
| 4 | Pilot Power Group | 91 |
| 5 | Commercial Energy of California | 17 |
How many power plants are located in Butte County, California?
There are 3 power plants in Butte County, California
How many electric companies offer service in Butte County, California?
Butte County, California is home to 5 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
