WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Chico
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Chico
January
$211February
$208lowestMarch
$248April
$243May
$246June
$289July
$308highestAugust
$298September
$273October
$249November
$245December
$238Carbon Emissions
333 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
841 kWh
Chico's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Chico's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 33%. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Chico. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Chico. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Chico.
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.
1,381 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,847
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Chico 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 |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 62¢ |
| 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¢ |
| 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¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 32¢ to 70¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 45¢ to 59¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 32¢ to 64¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 39¢ to 49¢ |
| 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¢ |
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