WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bakersfield
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bakersfield
January
$422highestFebruary
$337March
$287April
$285lowestMay
$288June
$354July
$417August
$362September
$341October
$307November
$302December
$339Carbon Emissions
461 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,113 kWh
Bakersfield's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Bakersfield's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 30%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Bakersfield. Hydroelectric provides 10% of the energy in Bakersfield. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Bakersfield.
44%
Natural Gas
30%
Solar
10%
Nuclear
10%
Hydroelectric
7%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
2,068 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,230
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bakersfield can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
Southern California Edison has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 27¢ to 60¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 26¢ to 75¢ |
| Domestic Time-of-Use Electric Vehicle Charging: TOU-EV-1 | TOU | 17¢ to 77¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 27¢ to 60¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family | Fixed | 33¢ to 43¢ |
| Option B Residence | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) | TOU | 25¢ to 57¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family | TOU | 30¢ to 53¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 25¢ to 57¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 30¢ to 53¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 26¢ to 75¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 11¢ to 82¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence | TOU | 11¢ to 82¢ |
| Option B Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
PG&E has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 59¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 44¢ to 57¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 34¢ to 73¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 31¢ to 62¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
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