WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
El Portal
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in El Portal
January
$266February
$254March
$255April
$250lowestMay
$252June
$286July
$324highestAugust
$293September
$275October
$262November
$258December
$272Carbon Emissions
327 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
826 kWh
El Portal's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of El Portal's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in El Portal. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in El Portal. Wind provides 8% of the energy in El Portal.
43%
Natural Gas
31%
Solar
10%
Nuclear
8%
Hydroelectric
8%
Wind
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
$11,694
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in El Portal 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 SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 39¢ to 49¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 43¢ to 56¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 30¢ to 62¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 34¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 34¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 40¢ to 50¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 33¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 40¢ to 58¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
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