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
$393highestFebruary
$368March
$323April
$290May
$281June
$277lowestJuly
$301August
$283September
$281October
$293November
$322December
$332Carbon Emissions
398 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
961 kWh
East Palo Alto's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of East Palo Alto's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Hydroelectric provides 16% of the energy in East Palo Alto. Wind provides 10% of the energy in East Palo Alto. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in East Palo Alto.
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.
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 TOU Residential Time Of Use | TOU | 8¢ to 23¢ |
| Net Metering Net Surplus Electricity Compensation | Fixed | 0 |
| Schedule E1 Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 19¢ to 22¢ |
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