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Riverside County, California Electricity Overview
Residents of Riverside County are paying, on average, 87.58% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the national average price, at 30.24 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.
With 6,360,173 megawatt generated from solar power and 2,473,902 citizens in Riverside County, the county averages 2.57 megawatt hours produced from solar per capita, which gives it a ranking of 202nd out of 3230 counties in the country.
Riverside County ranks 1st in the state out of 58 counties for megawatt hours produced using solar power.
Riverside County ranks 231st in the country out of 3230 counties for electricity generated from wind power.
Renewable electricity fuel types account for 81.71%, or 6,897,605.29 megawatt hours, of Riverside County's total energy production, giving the county a ranking of 1st in California for total megawatt hours from sustainable fuel sources.
Riverside County had a 23.25% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita throughout the preceding year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
15,077,859 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
8,441,988 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
6,897,605 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
1,544,383 MWh
Production per Capita
3.41 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,290,517,933 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
925.87 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Riverside
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Riverside Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
24.01¢ per kWh
- 5.49% higher than last month
- 15.89% higher than April last year
- 29.92% lower than the California average
- 41.96% higher than the US average
- 174th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 36 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 6 since April last year
- 29,209th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 531 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,477 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
21.2¢ per kWh
- 1.31% higher than last month
- 12.08% higher than April last year
- 29.68% lower than the California average
- 31.47% higher than the US average
- 170th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 27,891st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 8 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 523 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$114.69 per month
- 3.17% lower than last month
- 4.64% higher than April last year
- 13.03% lower than the California average
- 1.72% higher than the US average
- 115th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has increased by 62 since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 19,811th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 3,233 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 825 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$126.83 per month
- 0.34% higher than last month
- 0.82% lower than April last year
- 13.05% lower than the California average
- 6.79% lower than the US average
- 97th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since April last year
- 12,188th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 126 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 145 since April last year
Riverside, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Riverside is around 21.20 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 29.68% less than California's average rate of 30.14 cents, which ranks the city 170th best for average electricity rate out of 1617 cities in California. The nationwide average monthly residential power bill is $138.02, while the Riverside average is 8.11% lower at $126.83 per month. Selling an estimated 1,955,189.69 megawatt hours a year, Riverside Public Utilities is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
The consumption of electricity in Riverside accounts for 377,201,102.68 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 15th highest in the state out of 1617 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 1,175.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Riverside is the 61st highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Riverside
Riverside residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Riverside, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Public Utilities | BUNDLED | 21.13 | 126.89 | 80,010 | 719,501.46 | 151,997,727.74 |
Zips with electric coverage in Riverside, California include: 92503, 92509, 92553, 92507, 92571, 92504, 92557, 92505, 92879, 92506, 92508 and 3 other zip code(s).
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Moreno Valley, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Moreno Valley is around 34.31 cents per kilowatt hour. Sadly, this is 13.81% higher than California's average rate of 30.14 cents, which ranks the city 663rd best average for electricity rate out of 1617 cities in California. Customers in the city have an average monthly residential electric bill of $176.92. This is 28.18% more than the nationwide average of $138.02. The largest vendor in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Moreno Valley California Electric Utility.
The consumption of electricity in Moreno Valley accounts for 249,184,256.35 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 31st highest in the state out of 1617 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 1,175.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Moreno Valley is the 474th highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Moreno Valley
Moreno Valley residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Moreno Valley, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Moreno Valley California Electric Utility | BUNDLED | 36.84 | 197.05 | 44,106.44 | 16,248,646.11 | |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 15.50 | 78.7 | 27,771.33 | 4,304,508.42 | |
| Southern California Edison | BUNDLED | 30.86 | 145.68 | 18,041,861 | 5,566,858,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Moreno Valley, California include: 92553, 92507, 92571, 92557, 92555, 92508, 92551, 92518
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Corona, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Corona is around 29.65 cents per kilowatt hour. Thankfully, this is 1.64% less than California's average rate of 30.14 cents, which ranks the city 229th best for average electricity rate out of 1617 cities in California. Southern California Edison has an estimated 2,691 residential customers, more than all other electricity suppliers in the city.
The consumption of electricity in Corona accounts for 187,591,067.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which is the 43rd highest in the state out of 1617 cities. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 levels per person in the city, which is 1,175.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Corona is the 61st highest polluting city in the state. The city has zero power producing plants.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Corona
Corona residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Corona, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Corona Department of Water and Power | BUNDLED | 15.17 | 76.29 | 7,761.15 | 1,177,097 | |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 15.50 | 78.7 | 27,771.33 | 4,304,508.42 | |
| Southern California Edison | BUNDLED | 30.86 | 145.68 | 18,041,861 | 5,566,858,000 |
Zips with electric coverage in Corona, California include: 92503, 92880, 92882, 92879, 92883, 92881, 92860
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Electricity Production in Riverside County, California
Power Plants in Riverside County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Blythe Energy IncAltaGas (100.00%) | Blythe | CA | Natural Gas | 1,291,408 | 530,162,626.42 | 410.53 | ||
Athos Solar ProjectSE Athos I, LLC (100.00%) | Desert Center CDP | CA | Solar | 612,132 | ||||
Genesis Solar Energy ProjectNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 608,508 | ||||
| Riverside County | CA | Natural Gas | 543,375 | 273,491,190.56 | 503.32 | |||
Blythe Mesa Solar IIBlythe Mesa Solar II, LLC (100.00%) | Blythe | CA | Solar | 540,275 | ||||
SE Athos II, LLCSE Athos II, LLC (100.00%) | Desert Center CDP | CA | Solar | 494,011 | ||||
Arlington Energy Center IIArlington Energy Center II (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 447,304 | ||||
Maverick Solar, LLCMaverick Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 344,155 | ||||
Blythe Solar II, LLCNextEra Energy (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 330,954 | ||||
Maverick Solar 7, LLCMaverick Solar 7, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 328,175 | ||||
Blythe Solar III, LLC HybridBlythe Solar III, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 326,578 | ||||
Blythe Solar IV, LLCBlythe Solar IV, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 292,938 | ||||
Oberon Solar ProjectIP Oberon LLC (100.00%) | Desert Center CDP | CA | Solar | 270,914 | ||||
Mountain View I&2 | Palm Springs | CA | Wind | 270,250 | 12/2021 | |||
Maverick Solar 6, LLCMaverick Solar 6, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 268,362 | ||||
Arlington Energy Center IIIArlington Energy Center III (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 267,220 | ||||
Oberon II Solar ProjectIP Oberon II, LLC (100.00%) | Desert Center CDP | CA | Solar | 261,825 | ||||
Maverick Solar 4, LLCMaverick Solar 4, LLC (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Solar | 241,667 | ||||
Coachella Hills WindEnergy Capital Partners (100.00%) | Palm Springs | CA | Wind | 192,787 | ||||
Painted Hills Wind ParkEnergy Capital Partners (100.00%) | Riverside County | CA | Wind | 179,763 |
Riverside County, California Details
Coming in as the 124th worst ranked county in the country, Riverside County emits 2,290,517,932.85 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. The county also ranks 2872nd worst in pollution per person in the county, averaging 925.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions emissions per resident. The top fuel source used in Riverside County is Solar. They generate 75.34% of the total production in the county from this fuel source. Natural Gas and Wind are the second and third most often used fuels for electricity generation. Natural Gas makes up 20.23% of electricity production and Wind accounts for 4.41% of total production in the county. Riverside County has 31 electricity producing plants within its borders. This is the 4th highest amount of plants within a single county.
Providers In Each City in Riverside County:
- Banning, California:
- Banning Utilities: 100.00%
- Beaumont, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Blythe, California:
- Southern California Edison: 92.66%
- Arizona Public Service: 7.34%
- Calimesa, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Canyon Lake, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Cathedral City, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Coachella, California:
- Imperial Irrigation District: 100.00%
- Corona, California:
- Southern California Edison: 96.57%
- Corona Department of Water and Power: 3.43%
- Desert Hot Springs, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Eastvale, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Hemet, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Indian Wells, California:
- Southern California Edison: 82.42%
- Imperial Irrigation District: 17.58%
- Indio, California:
- Imperial Irrigation District: 100.00%
- Jurupa Valley, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- La Quinta, California:
- Imperial Irrigation District: 100.00%
- Lake Elsinore, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Menifee, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Moreno Valley, California:
- Moreno Valley California Electric Utility: 60.90%
- Southern California Edison: 39.10%
- Murrieta, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Norco, California:
- Southern California Edison: 98.11%
- Riverside Public Utilities: 1.89%
- Palm Desert, California:
- Imperial Irrigation District: 4.36%
- Southern California Edison: 95.64%
- Palm Springs, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Perris, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
- Rancho Mirage, California:
- Imperial Irrigation District: 1.43%
- Rancho Mirage Energy Authority: 49.98%
- Southern California Edison: 48.59%
- Riverside, California:
- Riverside Public Utilities: 100.00%
- San Jacinto, California:
- San Jacinto Power: 49.98%
- Southern California Edison: 50.02%
- Temecula, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 6.94%
- Southern California Edison: 93.06%
- Wildomar, California:
- Southern California Edison: 100.00%
* 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 Riverside County, California?
The largest electricity provider in Riverside County, California by total revenue is Southern California Edison.
How many power plants are in Riverside County, California?
Riverside County, California has 31 electricity plants generating electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Riverside County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern California Edison | 331,115 |
| 2 | Riverside Public Utilities | 112,310 |
| 3 | Imperial Irrigation District | 47,995 |
| 4 | San Jacinto Power | 14,444 |
| 5 | Rancho Mirage Energy Authority | 14,368 |
| 6 | Banning Utilities | 13,234 |
| 7 | Moreno Valley California Electric Utility | 7,759 |
| 8 | Corona Department of Water and Power | 1,844 |
| 9 | Pilot Power Group | 239 |
| 10 | Commercial Energy of California | 45 |
How many electric companies offer service in Riverside County, California?
Riverside County, California has 10 electricity suppliers offering service in the area.
