WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
South Lake Tahoe
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in South Lake Tahoe
January
$774highestFebruary
$584March
$627April
$424May
$345June
$276lowestJuly
$283August
$286September
$285October
$297November
$538December
$602Carbon Emissions
607 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,466 kWh
South Lake Tahoe's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of South Lake Tahoe's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 30%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in South Lake Tahoe. Hydroelectric provides 10% of the energy in South Lake Tahoe. Wind provides 7% of the energy in South Lake Tahoe.
44%
Natural Gas
30%
Solar
10%
Nuclear
10%
Hydroelectric
7%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$9,274
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in South Lake Tahoe 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 |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 31¢ to 62¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 34¢ to 73¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 44¢ to 57¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 59¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
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