Electricity rates in Lompoc, CA
Lompoc (44,164 people, Santa Barbara County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Pacific Gas & Electric Co. pay about 36.47¢/kWh, 11% more than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Lompoc
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
| Southern California Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 33.11¢ | $157 | 3.26M | 545 |
| City of Lompoc | Municipal utility | 22.60¢ | $173 | 15K | 99 |
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
- Mission Hills 27.6¢
- Vandenberg Village 36.5¢
- Vandenberg Space Force Base 36.5¢
- Los Alamos 36.5¢
- Buellton 33.1¢
- Orcutt 36.5¢
- Solvang 36.5¢
- Los Olivos 36.5¢
- Santa Ynez 33.1¢
- Santa Maria 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 93436, 93437, 93438
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lompoc?
Most homes in Lompoc get power from Pacific Gas & Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 36.47¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Lompoc: Southern California Edison Co. (33.11¢), City of Lompoc (22.60¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lompoc?
About $169 a month, based on 464 kWh a month (the average for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers) at 36.47¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Lompoc, CA?
3 utilities serve Lompoc's ZIP codes: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Southern California Edison Co., City of Lompoc. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lompoc?
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.