Electricity rates in San Francisco, CA
San Francisco (827,526 people, City and County of San Francisco County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on City & County of San Francisco pay about 28.32¢/kWh, 14% less than the California average.
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Electric companies serving San Francisco
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City & County of San Francisco | Municipal utility | 28.32¢ | $308 | 3,670 | — |
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
| Alameda Municipal Power | Municipal utility | 24.34¢ | $88 | 32K | 9 |
Nearby cities
- Bayview-Hunters Point 28.3¢
- Daly City 36.5¢
- Brisbane 36.5¢
- Sausalito 36.5¢
- Broadmoor 36.5¢
- Tiburon 36.5¢
- Colma 36.5¢
- Belvedere 36.5¢
- Marin City 36.5¢
- Emeryville 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107, 94108, 94109, 94110, 94111, 94112, 94114, 94115, 94116, 94117, 94118, 94119, 94120, 94121, 94122, 94123, 94124, 94125, 94126, 94127, 94128, 94129, 94130, 94131, 94132, 94133, 94134, 94137, 94139, 94140, 94141, 94142, 94143, 94144, 94145, 94146
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in San Francisco?
Most homes in San Francisco get power from City & County of San Francisco, where residential customers pay an average of 28.32¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of San Francisco: Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (36.47¢), Alameda Municipal Power (24.34¢).
What is the average electric bill in San Francisco?
About $308 a month, based on 1,089 kWh a month (the average for City & County of San Francisco customers) at 28.32¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in San Francisco, CA?
3 utilities serve San Francisco's ZIP codes: City & County of San Francisco, Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Alameda Municipal Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.