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
$423highestFebruary
$357March
$332April
$325May
$285June
$274lowestJuly
$283August
$285September
$287October
$308November
$327December
$349Carbon Emissions
417 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,053 kWh
San Mateo's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Nuclear, and Wind. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 35% of San Mateo's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 30%. Hydroelectric provides 17% of the energy in San Mateo. Nuclear provides 11% of the energy in San Mateo. Wind provides 7% of the energy in San Mateo.
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.
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 TIME OF USE SERVICE (All Electric) | TOU | 36¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME OF USE SERVICE | TOU | 36¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 40¢ to 50¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE FOR PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CUSTOMERS- A | TOU | 33¢ to 72¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 34¢ to 60¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE (PEAK PRICING 4 - 9 p.m. EVERY DAY)- All Electric | TOU | 36¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE FOR PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CUSTOMERS | TOU | 30¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE PEAK PRICING 5 - 8 p.m. NON-HOLIDAY WEEKDAYS | TOU | 43¢ to 56¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SERVICE FOR PLUG-IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CUSTOMERS | TOU | 33¢ to 72¢ |
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