WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Mission Viejo
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Mission Viejo
January
$267February
$250March
$260April
$261May
$260June
$249lowestJuly
$259August
$264September
$253October
$265November
$261December
$278highestCarbon Emissions
315 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
796 kWh
Mission Viejo's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Mission Viejo's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Mission Viejo. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Mission Viejo. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Mission Viejo.
43%
Natural Gas
31%
Solar
10%
Nuclear
8%
Hydroelectric
8%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
2,004 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$14,120
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Mission Viejo 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 B Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 30¢ to 54¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 26¢ to 75¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 26¢ to 75¢ |
| Option B Residence | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 25¢ to 57¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 27¢ to 60¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence | TOU | 11¢ to 83¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) | TOU | 24¢ to 61¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family | TOU | 30¢ to 54¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 27¢ to 60¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 11¢ to 83¢ |
| Domestic Time-of-Use Electric Vehicle Charging: TOU-EV-1 | TOU | 17¢ to 77¢ |
San Diego Gas & Electric Co has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR1 | TOU | 25¢ to 71¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - DR | Fixed | 40¢ to 51¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL - TIME OF USE SERVICE - DR | TOU | 32¢ to 57¢ |
| EV-TOU-5 CARE | TOU | 7¢ to 45¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH A SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM | TOU | 33¢ to 66¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR2 | TOU | 32¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICE - DR All Electric | Fixed | 40¢ to 51¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE - DR2 All Electric | TOU | 32¢ to 61¢ |
| COST-BASED DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES | TOU | 12¢ to 68¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES | TOU | 25¢ to 69¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING | TOU | 25¢ to 69¢ |
| DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES, ENERGY STORAGE, OR ELECTRIC HEAT PUMPS | TOU | 29¢ to 60¢ |
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