WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Downey
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Downey
January
$350highestFebruary
$298March
$333April
$302May
$288June
$298July
$306August
$321September
$341October
$307November
$283lowestDecember
$289Carbon Emissions
300 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,021 kWh
Downey's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, and Wind. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 35% of Downey's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Hydroelectric provides 17% of the energy in Downey. Nuclear provides 11% of the energy in Downey. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Downey.
35%
Solar
30%
Natural Gas
17%
Hydroelectric
11%
Nuclear
7%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
976 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,324
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Downey 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 Domestic (Option 4-9 PM) | TOU | 24¢ to 59¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Domestic (Option 5-8 PM) | TOU | 23¢ to 75¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 34¢ to 59¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Domestic (Option Prime) | TOU | 26¢ to 60¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family | TOU | 34¢ to 59¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Domestic (Option 5-8 PM) All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 23¢ to 75¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Domestic (Prime) All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 26¢ to 60¢ |
| Domestic Time-of-Use Electric Vehicle Charging: TOU-EV-1 | TOU | 17¢ to 77¢ |
| Domestic Service All-Electric Allocation | Fixed | 31¢ to 41¢ |
| Domestic Service | Fixed | 31¢ to 41¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Domestic (Option 4-9 PM) All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 24¢ to 59¢ |
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