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
$410highestFebruary
$349March
$319April
$312May
$277June
$266lowestJuly
$275August
$277September
$280October
$300November
$303December
$389Carbon Emissions
304 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,032 kWh
San Francisco's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, and Wind. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 35% of San Francisco's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Hydroelectric provides 17% of the energy in San Francisco. Nuclear provides 11% of the energy in San Francisco. Wind provides 7% of the energy in San Francisco.
35%
Solar
30%
Natural Gas
17%
Hydroelectric
11%
Nuclear
7%
Wind
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 |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 33¢ to 41¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE (PEAK PRICING 4 - 9 p.m. EVERY DAY)- All Electric | TOU | 29¢ to 52¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PEAK PRICING 5 - 8 p.m. NON-HOLIDAY WEEKDAYS | TOU | 34¢ to 48¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE SERVICE | TOU | 33¢ to 58¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE (PEAK PRICING 4 - 9 p.m. EVERY DAY) | TOU | 29¢ to 52¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE SERVICE (All Electric) | TOU | 33¢ to 58¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE FOR PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CUSTOMERS | TOU | 23¢ to 54¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 28¢ to 55¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE FOR PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CUSTOMERS | TOU | 24¢ to 62¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE FOR PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CUSTOMERS- A | TOU | 33¢ to 72¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 33¢ to 41¢ |
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