Rates by state / California / City of Santa Clara - (CA)
Municipal · 54,000 residential customers
City of Santa Clara - (CA) electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 17.9¢ per kWh in 2025, 46% below the California average of 33.0¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
17.9¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$71/mo
At 398 kWh a month
1-year change
+5.9%
5 years: +45.4%
Average rate by year
202012.3¢
202113.1¢
202213.9¢
202314.8¢
202416.9¢
202517.9¢
City of Santa Clara - (CA) bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at City of Santa Clara - (CA)'s 2025 average rate of 17.9¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | City of Santa Clara - (CA) | California average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh (about average here) | $89 | $165 |
| 750 kWh | $134 | $247 |
| 1,000 kWh | $179 | $330 |
| 1,500 kWh | $268 | $495 |
| 2,000 kWh | $358 | $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 Santa Clara - (CA): common questions
- How much does City of Santa Clara - (CA) charge per kWh?
- City of Santa Clara - (CA) residential customers paid an average of 17.9¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average City of Santa Clara - (CA) electric bill?
- The average City of Santa Clara - (CA) household used 398 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $71 a month at the average rate.
- Is City of Santa Clara - (CA) cheaper than other utilities in California?
- City of Santa Clara - (CA)'s average rate is 46% below the California average of 33.0¢. 4 of 59 utilities in California have a lower average rate.
- Did City of Santa Clara - (CA) raise rates?
- City of Santa Clara - (CA)'s average residential rate changed +5.9% from 2024 to 2025 and +45.4% since 2020.
- Is my City of Santa Clara - (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 Santa Clara - (CA)'s average.
Got a City of Santa Clara - (CA) bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.