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San Diego County, California Electricity Overview
Wind turbines in San Diego County generate 386,907 megawatt hours of electricity.
Over the course of the last year, San Diego County has had a 3090.60% increase in generation of electricity from solar power, up from 1,543 megawatt hours a year to 49,231 megawatt hours a year.
San Diego County has achieved a decrease of 28.34% in the use of non-renewable fuels for electricity generation in the past 12 months.
Wind produces 386,907 megawatt hours of electricity in San Diego County. This equals roughly 0.12 megawatt hours per person in San Diego County being generated from wind power, giving the county a rank of 7th highest county in California out of 58 counties.
San Diego County had a 29.27% increase over the last year in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity production.
The US national average residential price per kilowatt hour sits at 16.12 cents, while residents of San Diego County pay an average rate of 179.31% more than the national average at 45.03 cents per kilowatt hour.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
19,967,728 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,516,211 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
482,005 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
4,034,206 MWh
Production per Capita
1.38 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
4,569,469,725 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
1,394.74 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in San Diego
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San Diego Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
45.04¢ per kWh
- 19.41% higher than last month
- 1.53% lower than April last year
- 31.49% higher than the California average
- 166.35% higher than the US average
- 731st in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 3 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 857 since April last year
- 30,609th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 35 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 898 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
46.77¢ per kWh
- 0.12% lower than last month
- 26.74% higher than April last year
- 55.17% higher than the California average
- 190.12% higher than the US average
- 1,588th 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
- 31,609th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank is the same since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 198 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$141.92 per month
- 21.34% higher than last month
- 11.25% lower than April last year
- 7.62% higher than the California average
- 25.87% higher than the US average
- 656th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 481 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 930 since April last year
- 28,462nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 12,647 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,480 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$155.62 per month
- 0.95% lower than last month
- 1.11% lower than April last year
- 6.69% higher than the California average
- 14.36% higher than the US average
- 637th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has increased by 40 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 11 since April last year
- 25,418th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 380 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 728 since April last year
San Diego, CA Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call San Diego home are billed a residential electricity price of 46.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 55.17% higher than the average state rate of 30.14 cents. The average monthly residential power bill for a citizen in the city is $155.62 per month. Natural gas is one of the major fuel types used in the US, and San Diego is in on the action. They generate 515,407.84 megawatt hours from the use of natural gas as the fuel source. This amount makes the city as the 24th highest city out of 1617 cities in the state for totalnatural gas production.
San Diego's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 94.74% of electricity production using this fuel source. Other Biomass Gas and Solar are also primary fuel sources in the city, with 6.04% and 0.27% of total electricity generation being produced from each type, respectively. For every citizen in the city there are 1,238.9 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Total emissions in the city are 1,711,144,980.49 kilograms, which is the 3rd worst total amount of emissions for any city in the state. San Diego is home to 12 power plants, which is the 3rd highest number of power plants within a city in California.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in San Diego
San Diego residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in San Diego, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 15.50 | 78.7 | 27,771.33 | 4,304,508.42 | |
| San Diego Gas and Electric | BUNDLED | 46.31 | 156.04 | 58,622 | 1,567,156.67 | 725,697,446 |
Zips with electric coverage in San Diego, California include: 91911, 92154, 92126, 92105, 92114, 92115, 92071, 91950, 92130, 92027, 92117 and 46 other zip code(s).
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Chula Vista, CA Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Chula Vista home are billed a residential electricity price of 46.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 55.17% higher than the average state rate of 30.14 cents. San Diego Gas and Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The California average monthly residential electric bill is $145.9, while the Chula Vista average is 6.67% more at $155.62 per month. This is the 637th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
Chula Vista is the 21st highest ranked city in the state out of 1617 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 328,253,208.29 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 1,175.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 474th worst in the state in this category. All of the 1,701,403.25 megawatt hours of electricity used in Chula Vista must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chula Vista
Chula Vista residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chula Vista, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 15.50 | 78.7 | 27,771.33 | 4,304,508.42 | |
| San Diego Gas and Electric | BUNDLED | 46.31 | 156.04 | 1,567,156.67 | 725,697,446 |
Zips with electric coverage in Chula Vista, California include: 91911, 92154, 91910, 91950, 91913, 91915, 91902, 91914
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Oceanside, CA Electricity Overview
On average, residents who call Oceanside home are billed a residential electricity price of 46.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 55.17% higher than the average state rate of 30.14 cents. San Diego Gas and Electric is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold. The California average monthly residential electric bill is $145.9, while the Oceanside average is 6.67% more at $155.62 per month. This is the 637th lowest average monthly bill amount for a city in the state.
Oceanside is the 38th highest ranked city in the state out of 1617 when it comes to total pollution due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 202,472,864.6 kilograms of CO2 emissions a year. More importantly, the city averages 1,175.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person in the city, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. They rank as the 61st worst in the state in this category. All of the 1,049,458.1 megawatt hours of electricity used in Oceanside must be sourced from nearby areas with power plants as there are no electricity plants that call the city home.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Oceanside
Oceanside residential electric rates are highest in October and the highest average bill is in October.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Oceanside, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 15.50 | 78.7 | 27,771.33 | 4,304,508.42 | |
| San Diego Gas and Electric | BUNDLED | 46.31 | 156.04 | 1,567,156.67 | 725,697,446 |
Zips with electric coverage in Oceanside, California include: 92057, 92056, 92028, 92058, 92083, 92054, 92081, 92008, 92010, 92003
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Electricity Production in San Diego County, California
Power Plants in San Diego County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Otay Mesa Generating ProjectCalpine (100.00%) | San Diego County | CA | Natural Gas | 2,223,775 | 838,180,171.22 | 376.92 | ||
Palomar EnergySan Diego Gas and Electric (100.00%) | Escondido | CA | Natural Gas | 1,028,256 | 383,415,433.38 | 372.88 | ||
Tule Wind LLCAvangrid (100.00%) | Boulevard CDP | CA | Wind | 382,424 | ||||
Carlsbad Energy CenterClearway Energy (100.00%) | Carlsbad | CA | Natural Gas | 297,063 | 158,103,147.3 | 532.22 | ||
University of California San Diego HybridUniversity of California San Diego (100.00%) | San Diego | CA | Natural Gas | 225,474 | 77,404,246.36 | 343.3 | ||
C P Kelco San Diego PlantCP Kelco (100.00%) | San Diego | CA | Natural Gas | 103,916 | 30,649,949.82 | 294.95 | ||
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego State University (100.00%) | San Diego | CA | Natural Gas | 56,960 | 20,600,651.12 | 361.67 | ||
Ocotillo WellsConductive Power (100.00%) | Borrego Springs CDP | CA | Solar | 47,763 | ||||
W PlantQualcomm Incorporated (100.00%) | San Diego | CA | Natural Gas | 33,400 | 10,705,226.42 | 320.52 | ||
Gas Utilization FacilitySan Diego Gas and Electric (100.00%) | San Diego | CA | Other Biomass Gas | 32,882 | 9,072,676.8 | 275.92 | ||
P PlantQualcomm Incorporated (100.00%) | San Diego | CA | Natural Gas | 32,160 | 12,375,396.04 | 384.81 | ||
Childrens HospitalDTE Energy (100.00%) | San Diego | CA | Natural Gas | 26,331 | 12,789,838.53 | 485.73 | ||
Miramar Energy FacilitySan Diego Gas and Electric (100.00%) | San Diego | CA | Natural Gas | 19,876 | 10,935,453.76 | 550.18 | ||
Naval Hospital Medical CenterDepartment of the Navy (100.00%) | San Diego | CA | Natural Gas | 18,627.84 | 7,480,876.34 | 401.6 | ||
Encina Water Pollution ControlEncina Joint Powers Authority (100.00%) | Carlsbad | CA | Other Biomass Gas | 14,357 | 8,215,233.14 | 572.21 | ||
Goal Line LPGoal Line LP (100.00%) | Escondido | CA | Natural Gas | 13,868 | 5,671,265.04 | 408.95 | ||
Golden Acorn CasinoFoundation Windpower (100.00%) | San Diego County | CA | Wind | 4,483 | ||||
Watkins Manufacturing Co.Watkins Manufacturing Corporation (100.00%) | Vista | CA | Natural Gas | 4,194 | 2,792,547.8 | 665.84 | ||
Q PlantQualcomm Incorporated (100.00%) | San Diego | CA | Natural Gas | 8 | 3,024.42 | 378.05 | ||
El Cajon Energy StorageSan Diego Gas and Electric (100.00%) | San Diego | CA | Batteries or other use of electricity as an energy source | -635 |
San Diego County, California Details
San Diego County's primary fuel is Natural Gas, with 90.41% of electricity production using this fuel source. Wind and Solar are also primary fuel sources in the county, with 8.57% and 1.09% of total electricity generation being produced from each type, respectively. For every citizen in the county there are 1,394.74 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. This ranks them 2805th highest in the country for emissions per capita. Total emissions in the county are 4,569,469,724.65 kilograms, which is the 44th highest total amount of pollution for a county in the United States. San Diego County has 28 power plants within its borders. This is the 5th most plants within a single county.
Providers In Each City in San Diego County:
- Carlsbad, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Chula Vista, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Coronado, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Del Mar, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- El Cajon, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Encinitas, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Escondido, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Imperial Beach, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- La Mesa, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Lemon Grove, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- National City, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Oceanside, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Poway, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- San Diego, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- San Marcos, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Santee, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Solana Beach, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Vista, California:
- San Diego Gas and Electric: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest provider in San Diego County, California?
By total revenue, San Diego Gas and Electric is the largest electricity supplier in San Diego County, California.
How many electric companies offer service in San Diego County, California?
There are 4 electricity suppliers operating in San Diego County, California.
How many power plants are in San Diego County, California?
There are 28 electricity plants in San Diego County, California
Which electricity companies offer service in San Diego County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego Gas and Electric | 415,713 |
| 2 | Imperial Irrigation District | 7,094 |
| 3 | Pilot Power Group | 197 |
| 4 | Commercial Energy of California | 37 |
