WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Portola
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Portola
January
$434highestFebruary
$143lowestMarch
$150April
$207May
$226June
$245July
$252August
$249September
$252October
$222November
$184December
$171Carbon Emissions
275 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
696 kWh
Portola's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Portola's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Portola. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Portola. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Portola.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$9,696
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Portola 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.
Plumas-Sierra Rural Elec Coop has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| 100, 110 and 900 - Residential Farm or Home Service | Fixed | 15¢ |
| 850 and 851- Residential Farm or Home Net-Metering Service | Fixed | 15¢ |
| Winter Rate Assistance Program (WRAP) 120 and 910 Available November through April | Fixed | 12¢ to 15¢ |
| Winter Rate Assistance Program (WRAP) 100, 110 and 900 Available November through April | Fixed | 12¢ to 15¢ |
| 120 and 910 - Residential Farm or Home Service - All Electric | Fixed | 13¢ to 15¢ |
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