WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
San Diego
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in San Diego
January
$272February
$258March
$265April
$262May
$264June
$251lowestJuly
$259August
$267September
$252October
$269November
$264December
$278highestCarbon Emissions
318 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
805 kWh
San Diego's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of San Diego's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in San Diego. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in San Diego. Wind provides 8% of the energy in San Diego.
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.
1,626 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,500
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in San Diego 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 |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM | TOU | 33¢ to 66¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING | TOU | 25¢ to 69¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL - TIME OF USE SERVICE - DR | TOU | 32¢ to 57¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES, ENERGY STORAGE, OR ELECTRIC HEAT PUMPS | TOU | 29¢ to 60¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR2 | TOU | 32¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - DR All Electric | Fixed | 40¢ to 51¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES | TOU | 25¢ to 69¢ |
| COST-BASED DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES | TOU | 12¢ to 68¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR1 | TOU | 25¢ to 71¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR2 All Electric | TOU | 32¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - DR | Fixed | 40¢ to 51¢ |
| EV-TOU-5 CARE | TOU | 7¢ to 45¢ |
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