WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Los Altos
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Los Altos
January
$511highestFebruary
$435March
$365April
$332May
$327June
$321lowestJuly
$343August
$330September
$329October
$351November
$364December
$408Carbon Emissions
481 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,161 kWh
Los Altos's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Los Altos's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 33%. Hydroelectric provides 15% of the energy in Los Altos. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Los Altos. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Los Altos.
34%
Natural Gas
33%
Solar
15%
Hydroelectric
10%
Nuclear
8%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,820 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,400
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Los Altos 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 |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 31¢ to 62¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 44¢ to 57¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 34¢ to 73¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 59¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
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