WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Santa Margarita
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Santa Margarita
January
$248February
$235March
$241April
$243May
$241June
$229July
$230August
$235September
$226lowestOctober
$241November
$233December
$257highestCarbon Emissions
311 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
787 kWh
Santa Margarita's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Santa Margarita's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 30%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Santa Margarita. Hydroelectric provides 10% of the energy in Santa Margarita. Wind provides 7% of the energy in Santa Margarita.
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.
0 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$10,509
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Santa Margarita 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 (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 Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 47¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 44¢ to 57¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 34¢ to 73¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 31¢ to 62¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 41¢ to 51¢ |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 35¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 41¢ to 59¢ |
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