WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Foster City
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Foster City
January
$251February
$240March
$245April
$249May
$240June
$236July
$238August
$243September
$235lowestOctober
$248November
$242December
$265highestCarbon Emissions
319 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
807 kWh
Foster City's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Foster City's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 33%. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Foster City. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Foster City. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Foster City.
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.
2,126 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,468
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Foster City 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 TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 45¢ to 59¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 62¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 30¢ to 69¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 43¢ to 57¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 45¢ to 59¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 62¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 32¢ to 64¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 39¢ to 49¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 32¢ to 70¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 45¢ to 59¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 58¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 39¢ to 49¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 45¢ to 59¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
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