City of Santa Clara electricity rates
Municipal utility · Utah
City of Santa Clara is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 3,740 homes in Utah. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.28¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 26% less 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 Santa Clara bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $66.40 | $58.00 |
| 1,000 kWh | $132.80 | $100.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $199.20 | $143.00 |
| 2,000 kWh | $265.60 | $192.25 |
*Residential (effective 2014-05-29, $17.50/month customer charge), 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 Santa Clara residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 2014-05-29 | $17.50 | 8.10¢ first 500 kWh, 8.50¢ first 1,500 kWh, 9.85¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Santa Clara rate history
2015–2025: +45% change in the average residential rate (8.97¢ → 13.03¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
City of Santa Clara 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 of Santa Clara's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 15 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 135 | 37 | 4,129 | 2025-02-11 |
City of Santa Clara service area
City of Santa Clara serves Washington County in Utah and 1 ZIP codes.
Washington
Cities: Enterprise
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Santa Clara at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $7,612,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 58,410 MWh |
| Balancing authority | PACE |
| EIA utility ID | 16648 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Santa Clara's electricity rate?
City of Santa Clara residential customers pay an average of 13.28¢ 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 0% below the Utah average of 13.32¢ and 26% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Santa Clara electric bill?
About $173 a month. The average City of Santa Clara home uses 1,301 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $133.
How many customers does City of Santa Clara have?
City of Santa Clara serves 3,740 residential customers in Utah, across 1 county.
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 Santa Clara before making decisions.