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Municipal · 25,672 residential customers
City of Palo Alto - (CA) electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 21.4¢ per kWh in 2025, 35% below the California average of 33.0¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
21.4¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$110/mo
At 516 kWh a month
1-year change
+3.3%
5 years: +30.5%
Average rate by year
202016.4¢
202116.2¢
202217.4¢
202320.2¢
202420.7¢
202521.4¢
City of Palo Alto - (CA) bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at City of Palo Alto - (CA)'s 2025 average rate of 21.4¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | City of Palo Alto - (CA) | California average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh (about average here) | $107 | $165 |
| 750 kWh | $160 | $247 |
| 1,000 kWh | $214 | $330 |
| 1,500 kWh | $320 | $495 |
| 2,000 kWh | $427 | $660 |
Other utilities in California
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 5,055,556 | 37.5¢ |
| Southern California Edison Co | 4,627,247 | 31.5¢ |
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | 1,415,602 | 26.5¢ |
| San Diego Gas & Electric Co | 1,378,465 | 45.8¢ |
| San Diego Community Power | 851,153 | 39.2¢ |
| Clean Power Alliance of Southern Califor | 752,163 | 37.4¢ |
| Ava Community Energy | 657,327 | 37.9¢ |
| Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | 601,275 | 18.9¢ |
City of Palo Alto - (CA): common questions
- How much does City of Palo Alto - (CA) charge per kWh?
- City of Palo Alto - (CA) residential customers paid an average of 21.4¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average City of Palo Alto - (CA) electric bill?
- The average City of Palo Alto - (CA) household used 516 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $110 a month at the average rate.
- Is City of Palo Alto - (CA) cheaper than other utilities in California?
- City of Palo Alto - (CA)'s average rate is 35% below the California average of 33.0¢. 12 of 59 utilities in California have a lower average rate.
- Did City of Palo Alto - (CA) raise rates?
- City of Palo Alto - (CA)'s average residential rate changed +3.3% from 2024 to 2025 and +30.5% since 2020.
- Is my City of Palo Alto - (CA) bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar California homes and your rate with City of Palo Alto - (CA)'s average.
Got a City of Palo Alto - (CA) bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.