Electricity rates in Escondido, CA
Escondido (151,038 people, San Diego County) is served by 2 electric utilities.
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Electric companies serving Escondido
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Escondido | Municipal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
| San Diego Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 47.15¢ | $173 | 284K | 130 |
Power outages in San Diego County right now
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Outage history in San Diego County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 240 | 228 |
| Days with outages | 13 | 20 |
| Most customers out at once | 51,858 (3.8%) | 20,338 (1.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-10 | 2025-07-01 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (240 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- San Marcos 47.1¢
- Hidden Meadows 47.1¢
- Valley Center 47.1¢
- Rancho Santa Fe 47.1¢
- Fairbanks Ranch 47.1¢
- Vista 47.1¢
- Poway 47.1¢
- Encinitas 47.1¢
- Ramona 47.1¢
- Solana Beach 47.1¢
ZIP codes: 92025, 92026, 92027, 92029, 92030, 92033, 92046
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Escondido?
The California average is 32.99¢/kWh.
What is the average electric bill in Escondido?
About $163 a month, based on 494 kWh a month (the average for City of Escondido customers) at 32.99¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Escondido, CA?
2 utilities serve Escondido's ZIP codes: City of Escondido, San Diego Gas & Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Escondido?
In 2025, customers in San Diego County averaged 3 hr 48 min without power. Outages hit 20 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-01, when 20,338 customers (1.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.