WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Bakersfield
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Bakersfield
January
$453highestFebruary
$362March
$307April
$306lowestMay
$309June
$379July
$447August
$388September
$366October
$329November
$324December
$363Carbon Emissions
461 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,113 kWh
Bakersfield's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Bakersfield's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Hydroelectric provides 16% of the energy in Bakersfield. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Bakersfield. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Bakersfield.
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.
2,068 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,230
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Bakersfield 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 (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 59¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 44¢ to 57¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 31¢ to 62¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 34¢ to 73¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
Southern California Edison has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 25¢ to 73¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family | TOU | 30¢ to 53¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family | Fixed | 33¢ to 43¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 26¢ to 75¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 27¢ to 60¢ |
| Option B Residence | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 30¢ to 53¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 27¢ to 60¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 25¢ to 57¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 11¢ to 82¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) | TOU | 25¢ to 57¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence | TOU | 11¢ to 82¢ |
| Domestic Time-of-Use Electric Vehicle Charging: TOU-EV-1 | TOU | 17¢ to 77¢ |
| Option B Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
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