WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Orcutt
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Orcutt
January
$365highestFebruary
$352March
$311April
$287May
$287June
$248lowestJuly
$261August
$261September
$260October
$275November
$299December
$300Carbon Emissions
381 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
921 kWh
Orcutt's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Orcutt's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 33%. Hydroelectric provides 15% of the energy in Orcutt. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Orcutt. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Orcutt.
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.
2,260 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$11,912
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Orcutt 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 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¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 31¢ to 62¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
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