California — Electricity Costs & Energy Profile
California residential electricity costs 32.54¢/kWh, ranking #50 cheapest among all states.
32.54¢
Residential Rate
#50
Price Rank (Cheapest)
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Renewable Energy
26.36¢
Commercial Rate
Electricity Rates
| Residential | 32.54¢/kWh |
| Commercial | 26.36¢/kWh |
| Industrial | 21.62¢/kWh |
| National Average (Residential) | 17.92¢/kWh |
Frequently Asked Questions
The residential electricity rate in California is 32.54¢ per kilowatt-hour, ranking #50 cheapest among all states. The national average is 17.92¢/kWh.
Renewable energy generation data for California is available in our detailed state profile.
Electricity rates from EIA retail sales data. Prices in cents per kilowatt-hour. Generation mix from EIA electric power operational data.