Electricity rates in California
See the latest average electricity prices in California and estimate your bill with a calculator prefilled with the local residential rate.
$0.35
per kWh · EIA, Jun 2026
Residential
$0.35
per kWh
Commercial
$0.27
per kWh
Industrial
$0.21
per kWh
vs US average
+89%
more expensive
Price rank
#2
of 51 (1 = highest)
Avg monthly bill
$308
at 886 kWh typical usage
How California compares
Residential price per kWh vs the national average and the cheapest/most expensive states.
Sample monthly bills in California
Estimated energy cost at California's average residential rate (before fixed charges and tax).
500 kWh / month
$173.7
≈ $2,084.4/year
900 kWh / month
$312.66
≈ $3,751.92/year
1200 kWh / month
$416.88
≈ $5,002.56/year
California electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with California's average residential rate. Adjust usage, add fixed charges, or switch to a tiered tariff.
$218.44
600 kWh · ≈ $7.18/day
Per day
$7.18
Per year
$2,621.28
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy95%
- Fixed charge5%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
About electricity prices in California
What the rate includes
The figures above are EIA average retail prices — the total revenue utilities collect divided by kWh sold. Your own rate depends on your utility, plan, and usage tier, so treat this as a California benchmark.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are usually heating, cooling, and water heating. Use the appliance calculator to find your biggest energy users, then shift heavy usage off-peak if your plan supports it.
Other states
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