WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Descanso
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Descanso
January
$398highestFebruary
$327March
$342April
$296May
$294June
$293lowestJuly
$330August
$330September
$317October
$316November
$297December
$314Carbon Emissions
410 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
990 kWh
Descanso's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Descanso's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Hydroelectric provides 16% of the energy in Descanso. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Descanso. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Descanso.
41%
Solar
24%
Natural Gas
16%
Hydroelectric
10%
Wind
9%
Nuclear
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$10,456
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Descanso 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.
San Diego Gas & Electric Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - DR All Electric | Fixed | 43¢ to 83¢ |
| EV-TOU-5 CARE | TOU | 7¢ to 45¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING | TOU | 27¢ to 76¢ |
| COST-BASED DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES | TOU | 11¢ to 73¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR2 All Electric | TOU | 31¢ to 72¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL - TIME OF USE SERVICE - DR | TOU | 34¢ to 60¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES, ENERGY STORAGE, OR ELECTRIC HEAT PUMPS | TOU | 32¢ to 65¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM | TOU | 33¢ to 66¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - DR | Fixed | 43¢ to 54¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES | TOU | 27¢ to 76¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR1 | TOU | 26¢ to 74¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR2 | TOU | 34¢ to 75¢ |
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