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California electricity rates & monthly costs
Explore California residential electricity prices, monthly history and example energy costs using EIA state averages.
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Residential state average · 2026-0829.75¢ / kWh
EIA average revenue per unit sold. This is not a currently offered electricity plan.
-3.86¢Change from previous month
-1.17¢Change from same month last year
What would that mean for a home?
| Monthly use | Cost at this average |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $148.75 |
| 900 kWh | $267.75 |
| 1500 kWh | $446.25 |
These are usage scenarios using an aggregate average, not an itemized tariff calculation. Do not add a utility’s fixed charges to these figures and assume the result is its bill.
Calculate with this rate ↗California price history
| Report month | Residential average |
|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 29.75¢/kWh |
| 2026-07 | 33.61¢/kWh |
| 2026-06 | 34.74¢/kWh |
| 2026-05 | 33.25¢/kWh |
| 2026-04 | 35.29¢/kWh |
| 2026-03 | 33.28¢/kWh |
| 2026-02 | 33.22¢/kWh |
| 2026-01 | 30.29¢/kWh |
| 2025-12 | 29.95¢/kWh |
| 2025-11 | 32.03¢/kWh |
| 2025-10 | 33.62¢/kWh |
| 2025-09 | 31.89¢/kWh |
| 2025-08 | 30.92¢/kWh |
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Match your service address, customer class and usage to the utility’s actual terms. A state average mixes many customers and tariffs. A change in the average does not prove that a particular utility changed its rate.
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