City of Lompoc electricity rates
Municipal utility · California
City of Lompoc is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 15,278 homes in California. Its residential customers pay an average of 22.60¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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City of Lompoc bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $113.00 | $84.16 |
| 1,000 kWh | $226.00 | $185.61 |
| 1,500 kWh | $339.00 | $287.07 |
| 2,000 kWh | $452.00 | $430.79 |
*Domestic Service- Space Heating(November through May) (effective 2012-07-01), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Lompoc residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Service- Space Heating(November through May) | 2012-07-01 | — | 14.97¢ first 325 kWh, 20.29¢ first 1,500 kWh, 28.74¢ after |
| Domestic Service- Life Support Device | 2012-07-01 | — | 20.29¢ first 1,500 kWh, 28.74¢ after |
| Domestic Service- Mobile Home Park | 2012-07-01 | — | 11.08¢ first 325 kWh, 15.02¢ first 500 kWh, 21.27¢ after |
| Domestic Service | 2012-07-01 | — | 14.97¢ first 325 kWh, 20.29¢ first 500 kWh, 28.74¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Lompoc rate history
2015–2025: +43% change in the average residential rate (15.61¢ → 22.29¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | City of Lompoc | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 99 | 352 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.65 | 1.28 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 60 min | — | — |
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 of Lompoc's counties, customers averaged 5 hr 52 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara | 352 | 73 | 8,559 | 2025-09-15 |
City of Lompoc service area
City of Lompoc serves Santa Barbara County in California and 1 ZIP codes.
Santa Barbara
Cities: Lompoc, Vandenberg Village
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Lompoc at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $31,207,400 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 140,001 MWh |
| Balancing authority | CISO |
| EIA utility ID | 11148 |
| Website | www.ncpa.com/policy/reports/energy-efficiency |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Lompoc's electricity rate?
City of Lompoc residential customers pay an average of 22.60¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 31% below the California average of 32.99¢ and 26% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Lompoc electric bill?
About $173 a month. The average City of Lompoc home uses 764 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $226.
How many customers does City of Lompoc have?
City of Lompoc serves 15,278 residential customers in California, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Lompoc?
In 2019, the average City of Lompoc customer was without power for 99 min (SAIDI) over 1.65 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The California average was 5 hr 52 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
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 of Lompoc before making decisions.