WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in California
January
$456highestFebruary
$387March
$310April
$308lowestMay
$312June
$382July
$450August
$391September
$369October
$332November
$327December
$366Carbon Emissions
473 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,118 kWh
California's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of California's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in California. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in California. Wind provides 8% of the energy in California.
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.
1,497 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,400
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in California 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 | |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $350-$600 | Modesto Irrigation District | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | $0.10/sq. ft. - $0.20/sq. ft. | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | Up to $1,800 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Windows, Doors, and Skylights | $1/sq. ft. | Modesto Irrigation District | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $150/ton - $250/ton | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Up to $4 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Windows, Doors, and Skylights | $55 | Pasadena Water and Power | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $30-$40 | Glendale Water & Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | From $0.07-$0.94 per sq.ft. | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $100 | Pasadena Water and Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Tier 1 $300 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $50 | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $60-$80 | Glendale Water & Power | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | Up to $20 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | $10 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $150 | Alameda Municipal Power | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Up to $3 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | Up to $750 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | $8-$15 | Alameda Municipal Power | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $140 - $250/ton | Burbank Water & Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | tier 1 $400 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | $250-$500 | Modesto Irrigation District | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $1,000 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $3-$10 | Alameda Municipal Power | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Pasadena Water and Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $50 | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $50 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $50 | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $65 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Windows, Doors, and Skylights | $1/sq. ft. | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $10 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | Up to $10 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | up to $50 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $350 | Turlock Irrigation District | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | Up to $20 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $100 | Alameda Municipal Power | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $250-$500 | Modesto Irrigation District | See Details |
| Windows, Doors, and Skylights | Up to $10.00 per sq.ft. | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Tier 2 $200 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | Up to $13 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | $0.10/sq.ft. | Pasadena Water and Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $100 -$200 | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Tier 2 $600 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $35 | Modesto Irrigation District | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | tier 1 $175 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Light Fixtures | $10 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | Up to $20 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | Up to $93 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | Up to $3,500 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Turlock Irrigation District | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $330 | Modesto Irrigation District | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | Up to $62 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Sealing and Insulation Products | $0.10 - $0.15/sq. ft. | Burbank Water & Power | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $750 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | tier 2 & above $550 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50-$75 | Burbank Water & Power | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | Up to $3,250 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $50 | Modesto Irrigation District | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500 | Alameda Municipal Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $100 | Modesto Irrigation District | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Up to $900 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Single Package | $62/ton | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $50 - $75 | Burbank Water & Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $50 | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $120 | Pasadena Water and Power | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | Up to $93 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $300/ton | Turlock Irrigation District | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $50 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Freezers (purchase) | $100 | Alameda Municipal Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Up to $550 | Rocky Mountain Power, Inc. | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $60-$80 | Glendale Water & Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $75 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | Up to $600 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Clothes Washers | $75 | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $100 -$200 | Riverside Public Utilities | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $10 Rebate for every $20 spent on Energy star qualified LED light bulbs - Maximum 16 Watt per bulb | Turlock Irrigation District | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $100 | Alameda Municipal Power | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Split Systems | Up to $100 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $100 | Pasadena Water and Power | See Details |
| Heat Pump Water Heaters | $500-$1000 | Silicon Valley Power, City of Santa Clara, CA | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $3 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Dishwashers | $30 | Pasadena Water and Power | See Details |
| Central Air Conditioning - Single Package | $250-$500 | Modesto Irrigation District | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $150-$170 per ton | Glendale Water & Power | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $100 | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Air-Source Heat Pump - Split Systems | $62/ton | Pacific Power | See Details |
| Ductless Air Conditioning (mini & multi split) Systems – AC only | $150-$170 per ton | Glendale Water & Power | See Details |
| Ductless Heat Pump (mini & multi split) Systems | $45 | Pasadena Water and Power | See Details |
| Clothes Dryers | $100-$200 | Silicon Valley Power, City of Santa Clara, CA | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
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