WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Palo Alto
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Palo Alto
January
$454highestFebruary
$393March
$341April
$311May
$306June
$300lowestJuly
$326August
$307September
$306October
$325November
$338December
$358Carbon Emissions
432 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,044 kWh
Palo Alto's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Palo Alto's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Hydroelectric provides 16% of the energy in Palo Alto. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Palo Alto. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Palo Alto.
41%
Solar
24%
Natural Gas
16%
Hydroelectric
10%
Wind
9%
Nuclear
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,175 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,517
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Palo Alto 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 |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 31¢ to 62¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 34¢ to 73¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 44¢ to 57¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 59¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
City of Palo Alto has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Net Metering Net Surplus Electricity Compensation | Fixed | 0 |
| Schedule E1 Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 19¢ to 22¢ |
| Schedule E1 TOU Residential Time Of Use | TOU | 8¢ to 23¢ |
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