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Fresno County, California Electricity Overview

Fresno County has accomplished a 62.00% rise in the use of renewable fuels for electricity production during the course of the previous 12 months.

At $166.49, the Fresno County average monthly residential electric bill is 20.62% above the national average.

Fresno County ranks 17th out of 58 counties in the state for total natural gas production, with 1,002,720 megawatt hours generated using the fuel source.

In Fresno County, 987,440 megawatt hours of electricity are produced from non-renewable fuel sources. Fresno County is 429th in the US out of 3230 counties for total electricity generation from non-renewable fuel sources.

Citizens in the county use roughly 139.30% of the total amount of the electricity that the county generates.

While the national average residential electricity rate sits at 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, Fresno County's average rate is 129.15% above that at 36.94 cents per kilowatt hour.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    6,187,348 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.09 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    4,441,619 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    3,454,179 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    987,440 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    4.38 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    822,145,699 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    809.84 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Fresno

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Fresno 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

Fresno, CA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Fresno, resulting in the city ranking 1521st out of 1617 cities in California. There has been a 18.22% rise in usage of non-renewable fuels in the city in the last year. The city generates approximately 0.05 megawatt hours per resident a year from its electrical generating plants, which makes it the 79th highest generator out of 1617 cities in the state.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Fresno averages 1,177.3 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 642,292,653.99 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 7th worst in California for total pollution. The city is home to one power producing plant. Fresno's power plants most often use Natural Gas, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fresno

Fresno residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.521/kWh$0.167/kWh$256.55/mo.$68.05/mo.
1521st37.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Fresno
1555th$172.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Fresno Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Fresno, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Kings River Conservation DistrictBUNDLED
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED36.72172.510,427,4413,828,497,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY15.5078.727,771.334,304,508.42

Zips with electric coverage in Fresno, California include: 93722, 93727, 93619, 93720, 93611, 93726, 93702, 93706, 93711, 93705, 93612 and 10 other zip code(s).

Clovis, CA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Clovis, resulting in the city ranking 1521st out of 1617 cities in California. Pacific Gas and Electric Company sells an estimated 9,868.9 megawatt hours in the city per year, which is more than any other electricity supplier. The average monthly residential electricity bill for a consumer in the city is $172.26 per month, while the nationwide average is $138.02.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Clovis averages 1,175.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 146,449,767.08 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 56th worst in California for total pollution. The electricity used in Clovis has to be sourced from surrounding cities and rural areas, as there are no power production plants within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Clovis

Clovis residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.521/kWh$0.167/kWh$256.55/mo.$68.05/mo.
1521st37.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Clovis
1555th$172.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Clovis Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Clovis, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Kings River Conservation DistrictBUNDLED
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED36.72172.510,427,4413,828,497,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY15.5078.727,771.334,304,508.42

Zips with electric coverage in Clovis, California include: 93727, 93619, 93611, 93726, 93612, 93626

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Sanger, CA Electricity Overview

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The residential electricity price is 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Sanger, resulting in the city ranking 1521st out of 1617 cities in California. There has been a 97.47% decrease in usage of non-renewable fuels in the city in the last year. The city generates approximately 0.12 megawatt hours per resident a year from its electrical generating plants, which makes it the 73rd highest generator out of 1617 cities in the state.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis shows us the emissions efficiency of a city. Sanger averages 1,215.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident due to electricity consumption. A total of 32,112,587.16 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city a year. This is enough to rank 285th worst in California for total pollution. The city is home to one power producing plant. Sanger's power plants most often use Natural Gas, which accounts for 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity generation in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Sanger

Sanger residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.521/kWh$0.167/kWh$256.55/mo.$68.05/mo.
1521st37.85¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Sanger
1555th$172.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Sanger Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Sanger, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Commercial Energy of CaliforniaENERGY
Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyBUNDLED36.72172.510,427,4413,828,497,000
Pilot Power GroupENERGY15.5078.727,771.334,304,508.42

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Electricity Production in Fresno County, California

Power Plants in Fresno County, California

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Panoche Energy CenterAres Management (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Natural Gas 961,352472,204,870.06491.19
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 616,578
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 608,352
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 552,930
Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings, LLCConsolidated Edison Development (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Solar 549,115
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 509,421
Fresno County CA Solar 304,552
Fifth Standard Solar PV, LLC (Hybrid)RWE Renewables Americas (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Solar 149,524
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric 138,742
Fresno County CA Solar 116,200
Little Bear Solar 1, LLCLongroad Energy (100.00%)
Fresno County CA Solar 73,217
Fresno County CA Solar 55,979
Saint Agnes Medical CenterSaint Agnes Medical Center (100.00%)
Fresno CA Natural Gas 29,7486,520,225.04219.18
Fresno County CA Natural Gas 8,3384,941,053.32592.59
Algonquin Power Sanger LLCAlgonquin Power (100.00%)
Sanger CA Natural Gas 3,2821,674,626.66510.25
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric -353
Fresno County CA Conventional Hydroelectric -235,358

Fresno County, California Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Fresno County citizens average 809.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use. This equals a total emissions amount from electricity use of 822,145,699.25 kilograms. Around 49.31% of electricity in Fresno County comes from generation using Conventional Hydroelectric. Taken together with Solar (28.46%) and Natural Gas (22.58%), these three fuel sources make up 100.34% of the county electricity generation. Fresno County has the 6th most power producing plants of any county in California, with 17 total power plants.

CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
Conventional Hydroelectric
49.31%
SOLAR
Solar
Solar
Solar
28.46%
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
22.58%
BATTERIES OR OTHER USE OF ELECTRICITY AS AN ENERGY SOURCE
Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source
-0.34%

Fresno County, California Net Metering

There are 5 companies in Fresno County providing electricity. Of those 5, 2 of them offer some type of net metering option for their consumers, making solar panels and alternative electric sources more economically feasible. Oftentimes net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and California has highly favorable laws for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar.

Energy Loss

The county has 3 electricity providers who report energy loss. The average energy loss amount for these providers is 14.17%. With a nationwide average energy loss of 2.87%, Fresno County is ranked as the 2958th best county in the nation for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Fresno County:

  • Clovis, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Coalinga, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
  • Firebaugh, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.01%
    • Kings River Conservation District: 49.99%
  • Fowler, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Fresno, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 49.99%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.01%
  • Huron, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
  • Kerman, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Kingsburg, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Mendota, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
  • Orange Cove, California:
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
  • Parlier, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Reedley, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • San Joaquin, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%
  • Sanger, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Selma, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 50.00%
    • Kings River Conservation District: 50.00%

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

How many electric companies offer service in Fresno County, California?

Fresno County, California has 5 electricity companies operating in the area.

How many power plants are located in Fresno County, California?

There are 17 active electricity plants in Fresno County, California

Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Fresno County, California?

The largest electricity supplier in Fresno County, California by megawatt hours sold is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Which electricity companies offer service in Fresno County, California?

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-06-03