WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Fair Oaks
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Fair Oaks
January
$451highestFebruary
$376March
$332April
$300May
$297June
$295lowestJuly
$343August
$321September
$299October
$318November
$346December
$367Carbon Emissions
430 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,039 kWh
Fair Oaks's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Fair Oaks's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Hydroelectric provides 16% of the energy in Fair Oaks. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Fair Oaks. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Fair Oaks.
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.
1,544 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,391
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Fair Oaks 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.
Sacramento Municipal Util Dist has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Fixed Rate | Fixed | 13¢ to 21¢ |
| Time-of-Day | TOU | 12¢ to 36¢ |
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