WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Pleasanton
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Pleasanton
January
$508highestFebruary
$419March
$391April
$348May
$334June
$314lowestJuly
$332August
$334September
$326October
$353November
$395December
$428Carbon Emissions
486 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,174 kWh
Pleasanton's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Pleasanton's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 21%. Hydroelectric provides 17% of the energy in Pleasanton. Wind provides 9% of the energy in Pleasanton. Nuclear provides 6% of the energy in Pleasanton.
47%
Solar
21%
Natural Gas
17%
Hydroelectric
9%
Wind
6%
Nuclear
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,777 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,549
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Pleasanton 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 |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 44¢ to 57¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 34¢ to 73¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 31¢ to 62¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 59¢ |
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