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Contra Costa County, California Electricity Overview
By megawatt hours sold, the largest electricity company in Contra Costa County is Marin Clean Energy.
Contra Costa County residents are faced with an average residential electricity bill of $164.43, which is 19.13% higher than the nationwide average bill of $138.02.
Contra Costa County is ranked as the 9th largest consuming county out of 58 counties in California with over 7,000,000 megawatt hours being consumed by consumers for their electricity needs.
Citizens of Contra Costa County use enough electricity to emit 2,153.51 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, which is the 6th highest amount of pollution from electricity consumption for a county in California.
At an average residential rate of 37.27 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, consumers in Contra Costa County pay a 131.17% markup from the nationwide average price.
Power plants in Contra Costa County have had a 10.38% decrease in the use of non-renewable fuel types for electricity production during the last year, which is an admirable effort.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
7,051,439 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
13,904,839 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
13,904,839 MWh
Production per Capita
12.02 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,491,536,639 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,153.51 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Concord
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Concord 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
Concord, CA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour for Concord. This is 25.55% higher than California's average price of 30.14 cents. Marin Clean Energy is the largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The average monthly residential power bill for a customer in the city is $172.26 per month.
Concord is the 60th highest ranked city in the state out of 1617 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 144,180,340.12 kilograms of CO2 emissions. This total equates to 1,175.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, so the city ranks 474th worst in California for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. Within Concord, there are no power plants. The city must rely on power generated outside of the city boundaries.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Concord
Concord residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Concord, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Marin Clean Energy | ENERGY | 11.99 | 49.4 | 2,530,498.3 | 303,423,285.01 | |
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.72 | 172.5 | 10,427,441 | 3,828,497,000 | |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 15.50 | 78.7 | 27,771.33 | 4,304,508.42 |
Zips with electric coverage in Concord, California include: 94565, 94553, 94521, 94520, 94523, 94518, 94598, 94597, 94519, 94517
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Antioch, CA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour for Antioch. This is 25.55% higher than California's average price of 30.14 cents. Citizens of Antioch use 76.06% less electricity than is generated in the city. Pacific Gas and Electric Company has an estimated 948 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers in the city.
Antioch is the 24th highest ranked city in the state out of 1617 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 279,827,667.58 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 2,427.63 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 16th worst in California for emissions per capita from electricity use. Natural Gas makes up 100.00% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Antioch. Antioch has 2 electricity generation plants in the city. This is the 13th most power plants within a single city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Antioch
Antioch residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Antioch, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.72 | 172.5 | 2,744,017 | 10,427,441 | 3,828,497,000 |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 15.50 | 78.7 | 27,771.33 | 4,304,508.42 |
Zips with electric coverage in Antioch, California include: 94565, 94509, 94513, 94561, 94531
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Richmond, CA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour for Richmond. This is 25.55% higher than California's average price of 30.14 cents. Citizens of Richmond use 9.34% less electricity than is generated in the city. Marin Clean Energy has an estimated 10,487 total residential customers, which is more than all other electricity providers in the city.
Richmond is the 53rd highest ranked city in the state out of 1617 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 155,468,263.31 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 1,360.33 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 37th worst in California for emissions per capita from electricity use. Natural Gas makes up 97.14% of the fuel sources used for electricity production in Richmond. Richmond has one electricity generation plant in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Richmond
Richmond residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Richmond, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Marin Clean Energy | ENERGY | 11.99 | 49.4 | 2,530,498.3 | 303,423,285.01 | |
| 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 Richmond, California include: 94806, 94804, 94801, 94803, 94530, 94564, 94805, 94850
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Electricity Production in Contra Costa County, California
Power Plants in Contra Costa County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Delta Energy CenterCalpine (100.00%) | Pittsburg | CA | Natural Gas | 3,818,423 | 1,470,269,041.36 | 385.05 | ||
Los Medanos Energy CenterCalpine (100.00%) | Pittsburg | CA | Natural Gas | 3,075,092 | 1,090,628,667.8 | 354.67 | ||
Gateway Generating StationPacific Gas and Electric Company (100.00%) | Antioch | CA | Natural Gas | 2,744,017 | 1,049,850,996.6 | 382.6 | ||
Crockett Cogen ProjectENI Crockett Ltd (99.00%)Pacific Crockett Energy Inc (1.00%) | Crockett CDP | CA | Natural Gas | 1,601,243 | 520,796,050.74 | 325.24 | ||
Richmond CogenChevron Products Company-Richmond (100.00%) | Richmond | CA | Natural Gas | 768,339 | 171,490,715.9 | 223.2 | ||
Martinez RefiningMartinez Refining Co (100.00%) | Contra Costa County | CA | Natural Gas | 716,146 | 246,585,207.4 | 344.32 | ||
Marathon Bay Area CogenTesoro Refining and Marketing Co LLC (100.00%) | Contra Costa County | CA | Natural Gas | 638,503 | 212,390,584.28 | 332.64 | ||
Phillips 66 Rodeo RefineryPhillips 66 Company (100.00%) | Rodeo CDP | CA | Other Gas | 323,567 | 24,648,120.98 | 76.18 | ||
Marsh Landing Generating StationClearway Energy (100.00%) | Antioch | CA | Natural Gas | 191,034 | 119,218,603.84 | 624.07 | ||
C&H Sugar PlantC&H Sugar Company Inc (100.00%) | Crockett CDP | CA | Purchased Steam | 39,842 | ||||
CCCSD Wastewater Treatment PlntCentral Contra Costa Sanitary District (100.00%) | Contra Costa County | CA | Natural Gas | 21,497.28 | 7,220,563.98 | 335.88 | ||
Phillips 66 Carbon PlantPhillips 66 Company (100.00%) | Contra Costa County | CA | Petroleum Coke | -181 | 1/2023 | |||
Diablo Energy StorageDiablo Energy Storage, LLC (100.00%) | Pittsburg | CA | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | -32,683 |
Contra Costa County, California Details
For electricity production purposes, Contra Costa County's primary fuel source is Natural Gas, making up 98.03%, or 13,630,822.13 megawatt hours of production in the county. Other Gas and Purchased Steam make up 1.92% and 0.29% of electricity production, respectively. The county emits 2,153.51 kilograms of CO2 pollution per resident in the county from electricity consumption, which makes it the 6th highest polluting county out of 58 counties in the state. This adds up to total emissions of 2,491,536,638.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use, ranking the county the 7th highest for total emissions in California. Contra Costa County has 13 electricity producing plants in the county. This is the 12th most plants in a single county.
Providers In Each City in Contra Costa County:
- Antioch, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Brentwood, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Clayton, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Concord, California:
- Marin Clean Energy: 49.99%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.01%
- Danville, California:
- Marin Clean Energy: 49.97%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.03%
- El Cerrito, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.09%
- Marin Clean Energy: 49.91%
- Hercules, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Lafayette, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.01%
- Marin Clean Energy: 49.99%
- Martinez, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 48.19%
- Marin Clean Energy: 51.81%
- Moraga, California:
- Marin Clean Energy: 49.99%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.01%
- Oakley, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.02%
- Marin Clean Energy: 49.98%
- Orinda, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
- Pinole, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.02%
- Marin Clean Energy: 49.98%
- Pittsburg, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.07%
- Marin Clean Energy: 49.93%
- Pleasant Hill, California:
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.01%
- Marin Clean Energy: 49.99%
- Richmond, California:
- Marin Clean Energy: 49.96%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.04%
- San Pablo, California:
- Marin Clean Energy: 49.99%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.01%
- San Ramon, California:
- Marin Clean Energy: 48.20%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 51.80%
- Walnut Creek, California:
- Marin Clean Energy: 49.97%
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.03%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Contra Costa County, California?
The largest electricity supplier in Contra Costa County, California by total customer count is Marin Clean Energy.
How many power plants are located in Contra Costa County, California?
There are 13 electricity plants in Contra Costa County, California
How many electric companies offer service in Contra Costa County, California?
Contra Costa County, California has 4 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
Which electricity companies offer service in Contra Costa County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marin Clean Energy | 74,003 |
| 2 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 23,732 |
| 3 | Pilot Power Group | 40 |
| 4 | Commercial Energy of California | 7 |
