WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Long Beach
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Long Beach
January
$387highestFebruary
$362March
$328April
$283May
$301June
$282lowestJuly
$311August
$320September
$299October
$306November
$284December
$320Carbon Emissions
431 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,042 kWh
Long Beach's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Long Beach's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 30%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Long Beach. Hydroelectric provides 10% of the energy in Long Beach. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Long Beach.
44%
Natural Gas
30%
Solar
10%
Nuclear
10%
Hydroelectric
7%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
863 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,195
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Long Beach 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 |
| Residential Service - Single Family | Fixed | 33¢ to 43¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 27¢ to 60¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 26¢ to 75¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
| Domestic Time-of-Use Electric Vehicle Charging: TOU-EV-1 | TOU | 17¢ to 77¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 27¢ to 60¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family | TOU | 30¢ to 53¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence | TOU | 11¢ to 82¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 25¢ to 57¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 30¢ to 53¢ |
| Option B Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
| Option B Residence | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 26¢ to 75¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 11¢ to 82¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) | TOU | 25¢ to 57¢ |
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