WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Castro Valley
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Castro Valley
January
$451highestFebruary
$381March
$356April
$324May
$311June
$294lowestJuly
$308August
$310September
$303October
$326November
$353December
$377Carbon Emissions
435 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,051 kWh
Castro Valley's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Castro Valley's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Hydroelectric provides 16% of the energy in Castro Valley. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Castro Valley. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Castro Valley.
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.
1,475 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,844
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Castro Valley 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 TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 59¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 31¢ to 62¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 44¢ to 57¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 34¢ to 73¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
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