WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Isla Vista
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Isla Vista
January
$247February
$236March
$244April
$243May
$241June
$232lowestJuly
$237August
$239September
$232lowestOctober
$248November
$240December
$256highestCarbon Emissions
315 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
797 kWh
Isla Vista's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Isla Vista's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 33%. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Isla Vista. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Isla Vista. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Isla Vista.
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.
2,094 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,478
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Isla Vista 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.
Southern California Edison has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 27¢ to 59¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 11¢ to 86¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 27¢ to 59¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 26¢ to 74¢ |
| Option B Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 15¢ to 71¢ |
| Domestic Time-of-Use Electric Vehicle Charging: TOU-EV-1 | TOU | 17¢ to 77¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence | TOU | 11¢ to 86¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 26¢ to 74¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family | TOU | 30¢ to 54¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 24¢ to 61¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) | TOU | 24¢ to 61¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 30¢ to 54¢ |
| Option B Residence | TOU | 15¢ to 71¢ |
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