WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
San Francisco
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in San Francisco
January
$438highestFebruary
$359March
$334April
$332May
$291June
$279lowestJuly
$291August
$295September
$293October
$310November
$329December
$353Carbon Emissions
423 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,023 kWh
San Francisco's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of San Francisco's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 21%. Hydroelectric provides 17% of the energy in San Francisco. Wind provides 9% of the energy in San Francisco. Nuclear provides 6% of the energy in San Francisco.
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.
656 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,627
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in San Francisco 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 |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 31¢ to 62¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 44¢ to 57¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 34¢ to 73¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 59¢ |
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