WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Universal City
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Universal City
January
$247February
$235March
$239April
$241May
$240June
$231lowestJuly
$237August
$242September
$232October
$247November
$242December
$257highestCarbon Emissions
315 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
795 kWh
Universal City's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Universal City's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 33%. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Universal City. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Universal City. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Universal City.
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.
2,078 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,107
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Universal City 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 | |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $75 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $65 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $3 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
LADWP has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service: Zone 1 (Greater than 1050 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 2 (Less than 500 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 1 (350-1050 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 1 (Less than 350 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Multi-Family (R-3) | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 2 (500-1500 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Time of Use | TOU | 20¢ to 30¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 2 (Greater than 1500 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
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