WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Folsom
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Folsom
January
$517highestFebruary
$423March
$364April
$330May
$326June
$321lowestJuly
$378August
$344September
$329October
$351November
$389December
$438Carbon Emissions
491 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,186 kWh
Folsom's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 34% of Folsom's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 33%. Hydroelectric provides 15% of the energy in Folsom. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Folsom. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Folsom.
34%
Natural Gas
33%
Solar
15%
Hydroelectric
10%
Nuclear
8%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,591 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,267
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Folsom 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¢ |
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¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 34¢ to 73¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 59¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 44¢ to 57¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 31¢ to 62¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
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