City & County of San Francisco electricity rates
Municipal utility · California · WECC region · CAISO
City & County of San Francisco is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,670 homes in California. Its residential customers pay an average of 28.32¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 57% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City & County of San Francisco bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $141.60 |
| 1,000 kWh | $283.20 |
| 1,500 kWh | $424.80 |
| 2,000 kWh | $566.40 |
City & County of San Francisco residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| REV-1 Experimental Electric Vehicle Programtime-of-use | 2017-06-30 | $3.60 | 14.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| R-1 Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2017-06-30 | $3.60 | 14.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| R-2 Low-Income Residential Servicetime-of-use | 2017-06-30 | $2.52 | 9.9¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City & County of San Francisco rate history
2015–2025: +19% change in the average residential rate (22.83¢ → 27.13¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City & County of San Francisco doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City & County of San Francisco's counties, customers averaged 9 hr 8 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 795 | 78 | 131,898 | 2025-12-21 |
| San Mateo | 390 | 94 | 36,840 | 2025-01-16 |
City & County of San Francisco service area
City & County of San Francisco serves 2 counties in California and 59 ZIP codes.
San Francisco, San Mateo
Cities: San Francisco, Daly City, Bayview-Hunters Point, Brisbane, Broadmoor, Colma
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 94% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 3,670 |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 21 |
City & County of San Francisco at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 20.91¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 27.89¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $208,152,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 962,896 MWh |
| Peak demand | 146 MW summer · 143 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 78% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 1.4% |
| Balancing authority | CISO |
| EIA utility ID | 16612 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City & County of San Francisco's electricity rate?
City & County of San Francisco residential customers pay an average of 28.32¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 14% below the California average of 32.99¢ and 57% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City & County of San Francisco electric bill?
About $308 a month. The average City & County of San Francisco home uses 1,089 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $283.
How many customers does City & County of San Francisco have?
City & County of San Francisco serves 3,670 residential customers and 3,995 customers in total in California, across 2 counties.
Does City & County of San Francisco offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 3 time-of-use residential plans, including REV-1 Experimental Electric Vehicle Program. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City & County of San Francisco offer net metering for solar?
City & County of San Francisco had 21 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 0.4 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City & County of San Francisco before making decisions.