Electricity rates in Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara (91,842 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 Santa Barbara
| 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
- Mission Canyon 33.1¢
- Montecito 33.1¢
- Summerland 33.1¢
- Goleta 33.1¢
- Toro Canyon 33.1¢
- Isla Vista 33.1¢
- Carpinteria 33.1¢
- Oak View 33.1¢
- Mira Monte 33.1¢
- Meiners Oaks 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 93101, 93102, 93103, 93105, 93106, 93107, 93108, 93109, 93110, 93111, 93120, 93121, 93130, 93140, 93150, 93160, 93190
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Santa Barbara?
Most homes in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara: Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (36.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Santa Barbara?
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 Santa Barbara, CA?
2 utilities serve Santa Barbara'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 Santa Barbara?
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.