WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Santa Cruz
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Santa Cruz
January
$441highestFebruary
$371March
$321April
$297May
$291June
$287lowestJuly
$314August
$293September
$293October
$309November
$317December
$337Carbon Emissions
420 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,014 kWh
Santa Cruz's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 47% of Santa Cruz's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 21%. Hydroelectric provides 17% of the energy in Santa Cruz. Wind provides 9% of the energy in Santa Cruz. Nuclear provides 6% of the energy in Santa Cruz.
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.
1,085 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$13,607
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Santa Cruz 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 Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 31¢ to 62¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 59¢ |
| Residential TOU (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 SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 44¢ to 57¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 34¢ to 73¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
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