WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
San Carlos
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in San Carlos
January
$266February
$257March
$261April
$267May
$257June
$252lowestJuly
$257August
$260September
$255October
$265November
$259December
$285highestCarbon Emissions
316 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
799 kWh
San Carlos's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of San Carlos's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in San Carlos. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in San Carlos. Wind provides 8% of the energy in San Carlos.
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.
1,521 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,238
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in San Carlos 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 (All Electric) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 39¢ to 49¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 33¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 40¢ to 58¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 40¢ to 50¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 34¢ to 61¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 34¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 43¢ to 56¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 30¢ to 62¢ |
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