WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
East Palo Alto
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in East Palo Alto
January
$247February
$233March
$237April
$231May
$232June
$229July
$240August
$235September
$226lowestOctober
$240November
$242December
$256highestCarbon Emissions
310 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
784 kWh
East Palo Alto's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of East Palo Alto's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 33%. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in East Palo Alto. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in East Palo Alto. Wind provides 6% of the energy in East Palo Alto.
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.
1,280 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,441
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in East Palo Alto 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.
City of Palo Alto has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Schedule E1 Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 19¢ to 22¢ |
| Schedule E1 TOU Residential Time Of Use | TOU | 8¢ to 23¢ |
| Net Metering Net Surplus Electricity Compensation | Fixed | 0 |
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