WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Riverside
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Riverside
January
$270February
$255lowestMarch
$256April
$266May
$261June
$261July
$323highestAugust
$310September
$284October
$285November
$261December
$276Carbon Emissions
360 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
910 kWh
Riverside's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Riverside's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 33%. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Riverside. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Riverside. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Riverside.
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.
1,489 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,648
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Riverside 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Dishwashers | $50 | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $75 | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | $0.10/sq. ft. - $0.20/sq. ft. | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Windows, Doors, and Skylights | $1/sq. ft. | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $50 | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $50 | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $150/ton - $250/ton | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $100 -$200 | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $50 | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $100 -$200 | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
Southern California Edison has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 24¢ to 61¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 26¢ to 74¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) | TOU | 24¢ to 61¢ |
| Option B Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 15¢ to 71¢ |
| Domestic Time-of-Use Electric Vehicle Charging: TOU-EV-1 | TOU | 17¢ to 77¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 27¢ to 59¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 11¢ to 86¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 27¢ to 59¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 30¢ to 54¢ |
| Option B Residence | TOU | 15¢ to 71¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence | TOU | 11¢ to 86¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 26¢ to 74¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family | TOU | 30¢ to 54¢ |
Riverside Public Utilities has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Domestic TOU Tiered - Medium Residence | TOU | 9¢ to 45¢ |
| Domestic TOU Tiered - Very Large Residence | TOU | 9¢ to 45¢ |
| Domestic TOU Tiered - Large Residence | TOU | 9¢ to 45¢ |
| Domestic - Medium Residence | Fixed | 10¢ to 19¢ |
| Domestic - Very Large Residence | Fixed | 10¢ to 19¢ |
| Domestic TOU- Medium Residence; CLOSED RATE | TOU | 5¢ to 24¢ |
| Domestic TOU Tiered - Small Residence | TOU | 9¢ to 45¢ |
| Domestic - Large Residence | Fixed | 10¢ to 19¢ |
| Domestic - Small Residence | Fixed | 10¢ to 19¢ |
| Domestic TOU - Very Large Residence; CLOSED RATE | TOU | 5¢ to 24¢ |
| Domestic TOU- Small Residence; CLOSED RATE | TOU | 5¢ to 24¢ |
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