WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Santa Maria
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Santa Maria
January
$272February
$258March
$267April
$267May
$262June
$253lowestJuly
$257August
$262September
$253lowestOctober
$269November
$262December
$285highestCarbon Emissions
319 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
806 kWh
Santa Maria's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Santa Maria's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Santa Maria. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Santa Maria. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Santa Maria.
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.
1,893 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,029
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Santa Maria 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 TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 39¢ to 49¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 40¢ to 50¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 33¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 40¢ to 58¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 34¢ to 61¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 34¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 43¢ to 56¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 30¢ to 62¢ |
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