Electricity rates in Goleta, CA
Goleta (30,944 people, Santa Barbara County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Southern California Edison Co. pay about 33.11¢/kWh, 0% more than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Goleta
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 33.11¢ | $157 | 3.26M | 545 |
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
Power outages in Santa Barbara County right now
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Outage history in Santa Barbara County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 283 | 352 |
| Days with outages | 73 | 73 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,203 (7.4%) | 8,559 (4.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-04 | 2025-09-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (283 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Isla Vista 33.1¢
- Mission Canyon 33.1¢
- Santa Barbara 33.1¢
- Montecito 33.1¢
- Summerland 33.1¢
- Toro Canyon 33.1¢
- Carpinteria 33.1¢
- Santa Ynez 33.1¢
- Solvang 36.5¢
- Los Olivos 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 93116, 93117, 93118, 93199
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Goleta?
Most homes in Goleta get power from Southern California Edison Co., where residential customers pay an average of 33.11¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Goleta: Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (36.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Goleta?
About $157 a month, based on 474 kWh a month (the average for Southern California Edison Co. customers) at 33.11¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Goleta, CA?
2 utilities serve Goleta's ZIP codes: Southern California Edison Co., Pacific Gas & Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Goleta?
In 2025, customers in Santa Barbara County averaged 5 hr 52 min without power. Outages hit 73 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-15, when 8,559 customers (4.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.