WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Santa Clara
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Santa Clara
January
$248February
$235March
$237April
$233May
$233June
$230July
$239August
$237September
$226lowestOctober
$242November
$244December
$259highestCarbon Emissions
312 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
788 kWh
Santa Clara's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Santa Clara's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 33%. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Santa Clara. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Santa Clara. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Santa Clara.
44%
Natural Gas
33%
Solar
8%
Nuclear
8%
Hydroelectric
6%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,643 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,790
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Santa Clara 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Clothes Dryers | $100-$200 | Silicon Valley Power, City of Santa Clara, CA | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500-$1000 | Silicon Valley Power, City of Santa Clara, CA | See Details |
City of Santa Clara has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| DOMESTIC SERVICE - Time of Use (TOU) | TOU | 13¢ to 19¢ |
| DOMESTIC SERVICE - RAP Low-income | Fixed | 18¢ to 19¢ |
| DOMESTIC SERVICE | Fixed | 15¢ to 17¢ |
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