Nevada County, CA: Electric Rates, Bills & Providers

Nevada County, California Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Nevada County, California Electricity Overview

Nevada County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 122.80% above the nationwide average price, at 35.92 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.

At $161.71, the Nevada County average monthly residential electric bill is 10.84% above the state average bill and 17.16% higher than the national average.

Over the past 12 months, Nevada County saw a 14.45% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita.

Nevada County has no electricity production sources and must import all of the electricity consumed in the county.

The largest electricity company in Nevada County by total customers is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Nevada County is the 36th most populous county in the state.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    623,452 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    6.09 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    120,283,157 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    1,175.87 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Truckee

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Truckee Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

24.87¢ per kWh

  • 5.49% higher than last month
  • 15.89% higher than April last year
  • 27.39% lower than the California average
  • 47.07% higher than the US average
  • 188th in the state out of 1,588 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 30 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 9 since April last year
  • 29,248th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 347 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 885 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

21.96¢ per kWh

  • 1.31% higher than last month
  • 12.08% higher than April last year
  • 27.15% lower than the California average
  • 36.21% higher than the US average
  • 181st in the state out of 1,588 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 1 since April last year
  • 28,607th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 394 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 744 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$103.75 per month

  • 3.17% lower than last month
  • 4.64% higher than April last year
  • 21.32% lower than the California average
  • 7.98% lower than the US average
  • 110th in the state out of 1,588 cities
  • The state rank has dropped by 2 since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 18 since April last year
  • 12,475th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 869 since last month
  • The national rank has dropped by 569 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$114.74 per month

  • 0.34% higher than last month
  • 0.82% lower than April last year
  • 21.33% lower than the California average
  • 15.68% lower than the US average
  • 91st in the state out of 1,588 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has dropped by 32 since April last year
  • 7,665th in the US out of 31,712 cities
  • The national rank has dropped by 122 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 637 since April last year

Truckee, CA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Truckee is approximately 21.96 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 27.15% less than the average state rate of 30.14 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Truckee Donner PUD. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Truckee average is 16.87% lower at $114.74 per month.

Releasing 19,813,390.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Truckee is the 383rd highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,175.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Truckee has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Truckee

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

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.249/kWh$0.119/kWh$163.48/mo.$52.87/mo.
181st21.96¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Truckee
91st$114.74Average residential monthly electricity bill for Truckee Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Truckee, California

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Liberty UtilitiesBUNDLED18.6093.83265,994.7949,471,153.26
Truckee Donner PUDBUNDLED22.24117.0782,365.1618,320,694.47

Grass Valley, CA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Grass Valley is approximately 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.55% higher than the state's average rate of 30.14 cents. This means the city is 1521st out of 1617 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Grass Valley average is 24.81% more at $172.26 per month.

Releasing 15,933,023.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Grass Valley is the 425th highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,175.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Grass Valley has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Grass Valley

Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley
1555th$172.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Grass Valley Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Grass Valley, 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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Alta Sierra CDP, CA Electricity Overview

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The average residential electricity price for Alta Sierra CDP is approximately 37.85 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 25.55% higher than the state's average rate of 30.14 cents. This means the city is 1521st out of 1617 cities in the state for best average electricity rate. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Alta Sierra CDP average is 24.81% more at $172.26 per month.

Releasing 9,135,325.43 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Alta Sierra CDP is the 543rd highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,175.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Alta Sierra CDP has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Alta Sierra CDP

Alta Sierra CDP 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 Alta Sierra CDP
1555th$172.26Average residential monthly electricity bill for Alta Sierra CDP Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Alta Sierra CDP, 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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Nevada County, California Details

Nevada County, California Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Nevada County include Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Truckee Donner PUD, and Liberty Utilities Oftentimes net metering regulations are enacted at the state level, and California has some of the best laws and regulations for consumers interested in purchasing personal solar panels.

Energy Loss

There are 3 electricity providers in Nevada County that report energy loss. Together, these 3 providers average a yearly energy loss of 14.64% of electricity generated. The nationwide average is 2.87%, resulting in Nevada County having a rank of 2963rd best in the US for energy loss efficiency.

Providers In Each City in Nevada County:

  • Grass Valley, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Nevada City, California:
    • Pacific Gas and Electric Company: 100.00%
  • Truckee, California:
    • Truckee Donner PUD: 80.92%
    • Liberty Utilities: 8.78%
    • NV Energy: 10.30%

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

FAQ

What electricity companies offer service in Nevada County, California?

What electricity company is the largest provider in Nevada County, California?

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

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

There are 5 electricity suppliers offering service in Nevada County, California.

Fernando García
Last Reviewed By: Fernando García
Published: 2024-06-27