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Shasta County, California Electricity Overview
Shasta County is 3rd in the state rankings for total megawatt hours produced from renewable energy, with 5,130,352 megawatt hours produced from sustainable sources.
Shasta County uses only 20.08% of the electricity produced in the county.
When calculating by total customers, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is the largest provider in Shasta County.
Shasta County's average residential price per kilowatt hour is 121.05% above the nationwide average price, at 35.64 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents.
Shasta County is the 1550th highest pollution level from electricity use in the US and 30th worst in the state, emitting 130,698,219.27 kilograms of CO2 gases.
In the past 12 months, Shasta County had a 44.98% decline in CO2 emissions per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
1,102,726 MWh
Consumption per Capita
6.09 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
5,491,112 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
5,130,352 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
360,760 MWh
Production per Capita
30.35 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
130,698,219 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
722.37 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Redding
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Redding Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
22.64¢ per kWh
- 6.11% higher than last month
- 16.48% higher than April last year
- 33.91% lower than the California average
- 33.87% higher than the US average
- 96th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has increased by 37 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 68 since April last year
- 28,773rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 739 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,132 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
19.84¢ per kWh
- 1.36% higher than last month
- 12.3% higher than April last year
- 34.2% lower than the California average
- 23.03% higher than the US average
- 164th 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
- 27,327th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 41 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,111 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$132.44 per month
- 3.16% lower than last month
- 4.76% higher than April last year
- 0.43% higher than the California average
- 17.47% higher than the US average
- 570th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has increased by 63 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 385 since April last year
- 26,372nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,455 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,794 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$146.52 per month
- 0.34% higher than last month
- 0.8% lower than April last year
- 0.45% higher than the California average
- 7.67% higher than the US average
- 558th in the state out of 1,588 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 415 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 383 since April last year
- 20,956th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 563 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,778 since April last year
Redding, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Redding is approximately 19.84 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 34.20% less than the average state rate of 30.14 cents. More electricity is consumed in Redding than produced, with consumption totaling 156.94% of generation. The city's plants use non-renewable fuel sources for 100.00% of their total electricity generation, which is 360,760 megawatt hours.
Releasing 205,636,353.26 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Redding is the 37th highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 2,213.62 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. The city is home to one power generation plant. In Redding, Natural Gas is 100.00% of the fuel types used for electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Redding
Redding residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Redding, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Redding Utilities | BUNDLED | 19.43 | 146.08 | 360,760 | 345,339.89 | 67,083,440.54 |
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| 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 Redding, California include: 96003, 96002, 96001, 96007, 96019
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Anderson, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Anderson 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 Anderson average is 24.81% more at $172.26 per month.
Releasing 13,179,138.55 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Anderson is the 468th highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,175.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Anderson has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Anderson
Anderson residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Anderson, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Energy of California | ENERGY | |||||
| Pacific Gas and Electric Company | BUNDLED | 36.72 | 172.5 | 10,427,441 | 3,828,497,000 | |
| Pilot Power Group | ENERGY | 15.50 | 78.7 | 27,771.33 | 4,304,508.42 |
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Shasta Lake, CA Electricity Overview
The average residential electricity price for Shasta Lake is approximately 23.77 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 21.14% less than the average state rate of 30.14 cents. The largest supplier in the city based on megawatt hours sold is Shasta Lake Utilities. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Shasta Lake average is 28.37% more at $177.18 per month.
Releasing 12,227,860.61 kilograms of CO2 emissions, Shasta Lake is the 487th highest out of 1617 cities in California for total emissions from electricity use. More importantly, the city averages 1,175.87 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, which is a better measurement of the city's pollution levels. All of the electricity used in Shasta Lake has to be imported from surrounding cities and rural areas, since there are no power production sources in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in August.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Shasta Lake, California
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta Lake Utilities | BUNDLED | 23.69 | 177.26 | 38,920.95 | 9,221,247.98 |
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Electricity Production in Shasta County, California
Power Plants in Shasta County, California
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 2,404,194 | |||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 563,341 | |||||
James B BlackPacific Gas and Electric Company (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 468,369 | ||||
| Keswick CDP | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 386,907 | |||||
Redding PowerCity of Redding Utilities (100.00%) | Redding | CA | Natural Gas | 360,760 | 166,004,577.2 | 460.15 | ||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 346,405 | |||||
| Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 342,509 | |||||
Wheelabrator ShastaShasta Sustainable Resource Management, Inc. (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 283,181 | 484,817,400.2 | 1,712.04 | ||
Spring CreekUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Keswick CDP | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 222,471 | ||||
Judge F CarrUS Bureau of Reclamation (100.00%) | Shasta County | CA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 112,975 |
Shasta County, California Details
Electricity consumption in Shasta County results in the release of 130,698,219.27 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 30th highest amount in California out of 58 counties. This total results in 722.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident, ranking the county 2883rd worst in the nation for emissions per capita. The top fuel source used in Shasta County is Conventional Hydroelectric. The county produces 4,847,171 megawatt hours from this fuel source. Natural Gas and Wood/Wood Waste Solids make up 6.57% and 5.16% of generation, respectively. Shasta County is home to 10 power producing plants, which is the 9th most plants within a county in California.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Shasta County, California?
The largest electricity company in Shasta County, California by total customer count is Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
Which electricity companies offer service in Shasta County, California?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Gas and Electric Company | 102,519 |
| 2 | City of Redding Utilities | 44,561 |
| 3 | Shasta Lake Utilities | 4,633 |
| 4 | PacifiCorp | 2,700 |
| 5 | Pilot Power Group | 171 |
| 6 | Commercial Energy of California | 32 |
How many electric companies offer service in Shasta County, California?
Shasta County, California is home to 6 electricity suppliers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are located in Shasta County, California?
Shasta County, California has 10 active electricity plants producing electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
