Electricity rates in La Mesa, CA
La Mesa (60,089 people, San Diego County) is served by San Diego Gas & Electric Co.. Homes on San Diego Gas & Electric Co. pay about 47.15¢/kWh, 43% more than the California average.
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Electric companies serving La Mesa
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Lemon Grove 47.1¢
- Spring Valley 47.1¢
- Casa de Oro-Mount Helix 47.1¢
- El Cajon 47.1¢
- La Presa 47.1¢
- Rancho San Diego 47.1¢
- Bostonia 47.1¢
- Santee 47.1¢
- Winter Gardens 47.1¢
- Granite Hills 47.1¢
ZIP codes: 91941, 91942, 91943, 91944
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in La Mesa?
Most homes in La Mesa get power from San Diego Gas & Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 47.15¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in La Mesa?
About $173 a month, based on 367 kWh a month (the average for San Diego Gas & Electric Co. customers) at 47.15¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in La Mesa, CA?
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. serves La Mesa.
How often does the power go out in La Mesa?
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.