WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
El Monte
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in El Monte
January
$357highestFebruary
$354March
$326April
$298May
$310June
$273lowestJuly
$309August
$318September
$297October
$295November
$294December
$323Carbon Emissions
399 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
964 kWh
El Monte's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of El Monte's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Hydroelectric provides 16% of the energy in El Monte. Wind provides 10% of the energy in El Monte. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in El Monte.
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.
928 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,322
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in El Monte 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.
Southern California Edison has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| 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 (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 26¢ to 75¢ |
| Option B Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 11¢ to 82¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) | TOU | 25¢ to 57¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 26¢ to 75¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence | TOU | 11¢ to 82¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family | Fixed | 33¢ to 43¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family | TOU | 30¢ to 53¢ |
| Domestic Time-of-Use Electric Vehicle Charging: TOU-EV-1 | TOU | 17¢ to 77¢ |
| Option B Residence | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 25¢ to 57¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 27¢ to 60¢ |
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