WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Carmel By The Sea
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Carmel By The Sea
January
$249February
$244lowestMarch
$253April
$256May
$262highestJune
$255July
$252August
$253September
$252October
$262highestNovember
$261December
$257Carbon Emissions
333 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
841 kWh
Carmel By The Sea's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Carmel By The Sea's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 33%. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Carmel By The Sea. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Carmel By The Sea. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Carmel By The Sea.
44%
Natural Gas
33%
Solar
8%
Nuclear
8%
Hydroelectric
6%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
576 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,178
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Carmel By The Sea 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.
PG&E has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 32¢ to 64¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 39¢ to 49¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 62¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 30¢ to 69¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 45¢ to 59¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 45¢ to 59¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 62¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 43¢ to 57¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 45¢ to 59¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 58¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 39¢ to 49¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 45¢ to 59¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 32¢ to 70¢ |
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