Electricity rates in Santa Clara, CA
Santa Clara (126,215 people, Santa Clara County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on City of Santa Clara pay about 18.31¢/kWh, 44% less than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Santa Clara
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Santa Clara | Municipal utility | 18.31¢ | $73 | 54K | 69 |
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
Power outages in Santa Clara County right now
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Outage history in Santa Clara County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 470 | 204 |
| Days with outages | 66 | 45 |
| Most customers out at once | 145,840 (17.3%) | 40,070 (4.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (470 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- San Jose 36.5¢
- Sunnyvale 36.5¢
- Campbell 36.5¢
- Cupertino 36.5¢
- Milpitas 36.5¢
- Saratoga 36.5¢
- Mountain View 36.5¢
- East Foothills 36.5¢
- Loyola 36.5¢
- Monte Sereno 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95050, 95051, 95052, 95053, 95054, 95055, 95056
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Santa Clara?
Most homes in Santa Clara get power from City of Santa Clara, where residential customers pay an average of 18.31¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Santa Clara: Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (36.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Santa Clara?
About $73 a month, based on 398 kWh a month (the average for City of Santa Clara customers) at 18.31¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Santa Clara, CA?
2 utilities serve Santa Clara's ZIP codes: City of Santa Clara, Pacific Gas & Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Santa Clara?
In 2025, customers in Santa Clara County averaged 3 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 45 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 40,070 customers (4.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.