WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
San Francisco
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in San Francisco
January
$266February
$257March
$261April
$267May
$257June
$252lowestJuly
$257August
$261September
$255October
$265November
$259December
$285highestCarbon Emissions
316 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
800 kWh
San Francisco's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of San Francisco's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in San Francisco. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in San Francisco. Wind provides 8% of the energy in San Francisco.
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.
656 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,627
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in San Francisco 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 SERVICES | Fixed | 40¢ to 50¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 33¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 40¢ to 58¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 39¢ to 49¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 43¢ to 56¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 30¢ to 62¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 34¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 34¢ to 61¢ |
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