WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
San Mateo
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in San Mateo
January
$444highestFebruary
$374March
$348April
$346May
$299June
$287lowestJuly
$299August
$303September
$301October
$318November
$343December
$366Carbon Emissions
437 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,055 kWh
San Mateo's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of San Mateo's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 21%. Hydroelectric provides 17% of the energy in San Mateo. Wind provides 9% of the energy in San Mateo. Nuclear provides 6% of the energy in San Mateo.
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.
1,368 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,255
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in San Mateo 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 TOU | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| 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¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 59¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| 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¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 31¢ to 62¢ |
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