WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Valley Center
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Valley Center
January
$433highestFebruary
$358March
$398April
$336May
$333June
$327lowestJuly
$375August
$375September
$347October
$357November
$338December
$363Carbon Emissions
462 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,115 kWh
Valley Center's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Valley Center's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Hydroelectric provides 16% of the energy in Valley Center. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Valley Center. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Valley Center.
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.
4,093 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,430
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Valley Center 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.
San Diego Gas & Electric Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - DR | Fixed | 43¢ to 54¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL - TIME OF USE SERVICE - DR | TOU | 34¢ to 60¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR2 All Electric | TOU | 31¢ to 72¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES | TOU | 27¢ to 76¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - DR All Electric | Fixed | 43¢ to 83¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR2 | TOU | 34¢ to 75¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR1 | TOU | 26¢ to 74¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES, ENERGY STORAGE, OR ELECTRIC HEAT PUMPS | TOU | 32¢ to 65¢ |
| EV-TOU-5 CARE | TOU | 7¢ to 45¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING | TOU | 27¢ to 76¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM | TOU | 33¢ to 66¢ |
| COST-BASED DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES | TOU | 11¢ to 73¢ |
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