WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Poway
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Poway
January
$405highestFebruary
$335March
$380April
$314May
$313June
$306lowestJuly
$333August
$351September
$348October
$334November
$316December
$339Carbon Emissions
443 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,119 kWh
Poway's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, and Wind. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 35% of Poway's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Hydroelectric provides 17% of the energy in Poway. Nuclear provides 11% of the energy in Poway. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Poway.
35%
Solar
30%
Natural Gas
17%
Hydroelectric
11%
Nuclear
7%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
2,202 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,483
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Poway 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.
San Diego Gas & Electric Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| COST-BASED DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES | TOU | 10¢ to 71¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL - TIME OF USE SERVICE - DR | TOU | 29¢ to 53¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM | TOU | 31¢ to 66¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING | TOU | 27¢ to 75¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES | TOU | 21¢ to 70¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR2 | TOU | 28¢ to 68¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE All Electric | TOU | 21¢ to 67¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES, ENERGY STORAGE, OR ELECTRIC HEAT PUMPS | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR2 All Electric | TOU | 28¢ to 68¢ |
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