WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
West Los Angeles
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in West Los Angeles
January
$317highestFebruary
$314March
$287April
$267May
$271June
$242lowestJuly
$269August
$275September
$264October
$263November
$264December
$288Carbon Emissions
378 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
914 kWh
West Los Angeles's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of West Los Angeles's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 30%. Nuclear provides 10% of the energy in West Los Angeles. Hydroelectric provides 10% of the energy in West Los Angeles. Wind provides 7% of the energy in West Los Angeles.
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
$10,821
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in West Los Angeles 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.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $65 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $3 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $75 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
LADWP has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Service: Zone 2 (500-1500 kWh) | Fixed | 21¢ to 37¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 1 (Greater than 1050 kWh) | Fixed | 21¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Multi-Family (R-3) | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 2 (Less than 500 kWh) | Fixed | 21¢ to 37¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 1 (350-1050 kWh) | Fixed | 21¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 2 (Greater than 1500 kWh) | Fixed | 21¢ to 37¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 1 (Less than 350 kWh) | Fixed | 21¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Time of Use | TOU | 21¢ to 31¢ |
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