WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Merced
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Merced
January
$465highestFebruary
$395March
$327April
$307May
$304lowestJune
$342July
$397August
$362September
$320October
$325November
$339December
$382Carbon Emissions
453 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,095 kWh
Merced's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Merced's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Hydroelectric provides 16% of the energy in Merced. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Merced. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Merced.
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.
1,645 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,970
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Merced 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 SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 34¢ to 73¢ |
| 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¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 59¢ |
| 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¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ 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¢ |
Merced Irrigation District has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| SCHEDULE RES-2 RESIDENTIAL GENERAL SERVICE | Fixed | 11¢ to 35¢ |
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