WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Portola Valley
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Portola Valley
January
$330highestFebruary
$304March
$310April
$310May
$306June
$311July
$326August
$309September
$299lowestOctober
$323November
$313December
$311Carbon Emissions
409 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,033 kWh
Portola Valley's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Portola Valley's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 33%. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Portola Valley. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Portola Valley. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Portola Valley.
44%
Natural Gas
33%
Solar
8%
Nuclear
8%
Hydroelectric
6%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,847 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,283
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Portola Valley 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-C (All Electric) | TOU | 45¢ to 59¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 32¢ to 70¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 45¢ to 59¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 43¢ to 57¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 58¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 39¢ to 49¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 62¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 62¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 45¢ to 59¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 45¢ to 59¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 30¢ to 69¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 32¢ to 64¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 39¢ to 49¢ |
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