Electricity rates in Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA
Vandenberg Space Force Base (3,338 people, Santa Barbara County) is served by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.. Homes on Pacific Gas & Electric Co. pay about 36.47¢/kWh, 11% more than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Vandenberg Space Force Base
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Vandenberg Village 36.5¢
- Mission Hills 27.6¢
- Lompoc 36.5¢
- Orcutt 36.5¢
- Los Alamos 36.5¢
- Santa Maria 36.5¢
- Guadalupe 36.5¢
- Nipomo 36.5¢
- Buellton 33.1¢
- Callender 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 93429, 93437
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Vandenberg Space Force Base?
Most homes in Vandenberg Space Force Base 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Vandenberg Space Force Base?
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 Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Vandenberg Space Force Base.
How often does the power go out in Vandenberg Space Force Base?
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.