WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Gold River
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Gold River
January
$256February
$244lowestMarch
$253April
$252May
$251June
$288July
$320highestAugust
$288September
$252October
$258November
$256December
$256Carbon Emissions
346 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
874 kWh
Gold River's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Gold River's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 33%. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Gold River. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Gold River. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Gold River.
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.
1,585 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,391
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Gold River 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.
Sacramento Municipal Util Dist has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Fixed Rate | Fixed | 13¢ to 20¢ |
| Time-of-Day | TOU | 12¢ to 35¢ |
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