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
$266February
$255March
$261April
$260May
$259June
$251lowestJuly
$274August
$261September
$251lowestOctober
$266November
$265December
$285highestCarbon Emissions
318 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
803 kWh
Palo Alto's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Palo Alto's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Palo Alto. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Palo Alto. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Palo Alto.
43%
Natural Gas
31%
Solar
10%
Nuclear
8%
Hydroelectric
8%
Wind
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.
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 |
| Schedule E1 TOU Residential Time Of Use | TOU | 8¢ to 23¢ |
| Net Metering Net Surplus Electricity Compensation | Fixed | 0 |
| Schedule E1 Residential Electric Service | Fixed | 19¢ to 22¢ |
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 Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 30¢ to 62¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 43¢ to 56¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 34¢ to 61¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 34¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 40¢ to 50¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 33¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 40¢ to 58¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 39¢ to 49¢ |
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