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Santa Barbara Clean Energy electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 38.8¢ per kWh in 2025, 18% above the California average of 33.0¢ for the latest 12 months.
Santa Barbara Clean Energy reports the energy (supply) part of the bill only. The rate above adds the California average for the other part, so treat it as an estimate.
Average rate
38.8¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$129/mo
At 333 kWh a month
1-year change
-6.0%
5 years: –
Average rate by year
202126.0¢
202229.3¢
202336.2¢
202441.3¢
202538.8¢
Santa Barbara Clean Energy bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Santa Barbara Clean Energy's 2025 average rate of 38.8¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Santa Barbara Clean Energy | California average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $194 | $165 |
| 750 kWh | $291 | $247 |
| 1,000 kWh | $388 | $330 |
| 1,500 kWh | $582 | $495 |
| 2,000 kWh | $776 | $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¢ |
Santa Barbara Clean Energy: common questions
- How much does Santa Barbara Clean Energy charge per kWh?
- Santa Barbara Clean Energy residential customers paid an average of 38.8¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data. This is an estimate: Santa Barbara Clean Energy reports only part of the bill, so the California average for the other part is added.
- What is the average Santa Barbara Clean Energy electric bill?
- The average Santa Barbara Clean Energy household used 333 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $129 a month at the average rate.
- Is Santa Barbara Clean Energy cheaper than other utilities in California?
- Santa Barbara Clean Energy's average rate is 18% above the California average of 33.0¢. 46 of 59 utilities in California have a lower average rate.
- Did Santa Barbara Clean Energy raise rates?
- Santa Barbara Clean Energy's average residential rate changed -6.0% from 2024 to 2025.
- Is my Santa Barbara Clean Energy 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 Santa Barbara Clean Energy's average.
Got a Santa Barbara Clean Energy bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.