WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
San Jose
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in San Jose
January
$251February
$238March
$242April
$242May
$242June
$234July
$254August
$244September
$233lowestOctober
$249November
$248December
$265highestCarbon Emissions
320 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
810 kWh
San Jose's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of San Jose's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 30%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in San Jose. Hydroelectric provides 10% of the energy in San Jose. Wind provides 7% of the energy in San Jose.
44%
Natural Gas
30%
Solar
10%
Nuclear
10%
Hydroelectric
7%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,795 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,675
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in San Jose 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) - B | TOU | 34¢ to 73¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 44¢ to 57¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 59¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 31¢ to 62¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
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