WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Santa Cruz
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Santa Cruz
January
$450highestFebruary
$379March
$327April
$303May
$297June
$292lowestJuly
$320August
$299September
$299October
$315November
$324December
$344Carbon Emissions
420 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,014 kWh
Santa Cruz's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Santa Cruz's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Hydroelectric provides 16% of the energy in Santa Cruz. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Santa Cruz. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Santa Cruz.
41%
Solar
24%
Natural Gas
16%
Hydroelectric
10%
Wind
9%
Nuclear
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,085 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,607
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Santa Cruz 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 Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 59¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 31¢ to 62¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 34¢ to 73¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 44¢ to 57¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
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