WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Sacramento
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Sacramento
January
$458highestFebruary
$383March
$340April
$307May
$304June
$302lowestJuly
$351August
$328September
$306October
$325November
$354December
$373Carbon Emissions
439 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,061 kWh
Sacramento's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Sacramento's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Hydroelectric provides 16% of the energy in Sacramento. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Sacramento. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Sacramento.
41%
Solar
24%
Natural Gas
16%
Hydroelectric
10%
Wind
9%
Nuclear
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,304 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,157
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Sacramento 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.
Sacramento Municipal Util Dist has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Time-of-Day | TOU | 12¢ to 36¢ |
| Fixed Rate | Fixed | 13¢ to 21¢ |
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