WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Plumas Lake
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Plumas Lake
January
$509highestFebruary
$425March
$350April
$330May
$326lowestJune
$367July
$438August
$372September
$338October
$351November
$384December
$438Carbon Emissions
504 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,217 kWh
Plumas Lake's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Plumas Lake's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 33%. Hydroelectric provides 15% of the energy in Plumas Lake. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Plumas Lake. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Plumas Lake.
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.
2,687 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,611
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Plumas Lake 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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