WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Santa Barbara
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Santa Barbara
January
$415highestFebruary
$379March
$349April
$318May
$350June
$288lowestJuly
$303August
$303September
$297October
$321November
$317December
$337Carbon Emissions
431 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,042 kWh
Santa Barbara's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Santa Barbara's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 21%. Hydroelectric provides 17% of the energy in Santa Barbara. Wind provides 9% of the energy in Santa Barbara. Nuclear provides 6% of the energy in Santa Barbara.
47%
Solar
21%
Natural Gas
17%
Hydroelectric
9%
Wind
6%
Nuclear
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,274 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,276
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Santa Barbara 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.
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 (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 26¢ to 75¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family | Fixed | 33¢ to 43¢ |
| Option B Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 27¢ to 60¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 25¢ to 57¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 11¢ to 82¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 25¢ to 73¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) | TOU | 25¢ to 57¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 30¢ to 53¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 27¢ to 60¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family | TOU | 30¢ to 53¢ |
| Option B Residence | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
| Domestic Time-of-Use Electric Vehicle Charging: TOU-EV-1 | TOU | 17¢ to 77¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence | TOU | 11¢ to 82¢ |
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