WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Santa Ynez
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Santa Ynez
January
$330highestFebruary
$300lowestMarch
$312April
$310May
$310June
$313July
$309August
$311September
$307October
$320November
$307December
$309Carbon Emissions
377 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
952 kWh
Santa Ynez's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Santa Ynez's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 31%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in Santa Ynez. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Santa Ynez. Wind provides 8% of the energy in Santa Ynez.
43%
Natural Gas
31%
Solar
10%
Nuclear
8%
Hydroelectric
8%
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
$12,641
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Santa Ynez 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 |
| E-ELEC Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 34¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU (4-9pm, weekdays) | TOU | 40¢ to 58¢ |
| Residential Time of Use (Electric Home) | TOU | 34¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU (All Electric) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - A | TOU | 34¢ to 72¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Rate 5-8pm (weekdays) | TOU | 43¢ to 56¢ |
| Electric Vehicle EV2 (Sch) | TOU | 30¢ to 62¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (All Electric) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL TOU SERVICE (All Electric) E-6 | TOU | 39¢ to 63¢ |
| Residential TOU-C (4-9pm) | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential TOU | TOU | 46¢ to 61¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (All Electric) | Fixed | 39¢ to 49¢ |
| RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | Fixed | 40¢ to 50¢ |
| Electric Schedule Residential Time of Use (EV) - B | TOU | 33¢ to 72¢ |
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