San Diego Gas & Electric Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · California · WECC region · CAISO
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 284,416 homes in California. Its residential customers pay an average of 47.15¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 162% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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San Diego Gas & Electric Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $235.75 |
| 1,000 kWh | $471.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $707.25 |
| 2,000 kWh | $943.00 |
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOU-ELEC (DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES, ENERGY STORAGE, OR ELECTRIC HEAT PUMPS)time-of-use | 2026-06-01 | $24.15 | 71.6¢ (4pm–9pm) · 38.9¢ (6am–10am, 2pm–4pm, 9pm–12am) · 34.5¢ (12am–6am, 10am–2pm) — summer weekdays |
| TOU-DR-1 Coastal Baseline Regiontime-of-use | 2026-06-01 | $0.79 | 57.8¢ (4pm–9pm) · 35.7¢ (6am–10am, 2pm–4pm, 9pm–12am) · 27.0¢ (12am–6am, 10am–2pm) — summer weekdays |
| DR - Coastal Baseline Regiontime-of-use | 2026-06-01 | $24.15 | 41.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| DR - Inland Baseline Regiontime-of-use | 2026-06-01 | $24.15 | 41.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| DR - Mountain Baseline Regiontime-of-use | 2026-06-01 | $24.15 | 41.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| DR - Desert Baseline Regiontime-of-use | 2026-06-01 | $24.15 | 41.1¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| DR-LI - Coastal Baseline Regiontime-of-use | 2026-06-01 | $6.00 | 40.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| DR-LI - Inland Baseline Regiontime-of-use | 2026-06-01 | $6.00 | 40.6¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. rate history
2015–2025: +120% change in the average residential rate (20.81¢ → 45.77¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | San Diego Gas & Electric Co. | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 130 | 352 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.54 | 1.28 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 2 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 68 | 135 | 121 |
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 San Diego Gas & Electric Co.'s counties, customers averaged 3 hr 39 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 228 | 20 | 20,338 | 2025-07-01 |
| Orange | 209 | 13 | 253,449 | 2025-01-08 |
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. service area
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. serves 2 counties in California and 210 ZIP codes.
Orange, San Diego
Cities: San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, Temecula, Murrieta, El Cajon, Vista, Mission Viejo, San Marcos, Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Encinitas, Lake Elsinore, National City, La Mesa, Santee, Aliso Viejo, Poway, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, La Presa, Laguna Hills, Fallbrook, Spring Valley, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Coronado, Laguna Beach, Ladera Ranch, Rancho San Diego, Lakeside, Winter Gardens, Ramona, Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, Imperial, Laguna Woods
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates, Critical peak pricing, Variable peak pricing |
| Homes on time-based rates | 1,200,084 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 341,292 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 10,367 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 116,590 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $3,974,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 108,466 MWh |
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 39.66¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 28.80¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $1,156,087,600 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,884,272 MWh |
| Peak demand | 5,032 MW summer · 3,215 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 18% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 6.8% |
| Balancing authority | CISO |
| EIA utility ID | 16609 |
| Website | www.sdge.com/rates-and-regulations/regulatory-filing/914/energy-efficiency-filings; https://cedars.sound-data.com/documents/standalone/list/ https://cedars.sound-data.com/claims/confirmed-dashboard/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is San Diego Gas & Electric Co.'s electricity rate?
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. residential customers pay an average of 47.15¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 43% above the California average of 32.99¢ and 162% above the U.S. average.
What is the average San Diego Gas & Electric Co. electric bill?
About $173 a month. The average San Diego Gas & Electric Co. home uses 367 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $472.
How many customers does San Diego Gas & Electric Co. have?
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. serves 284,416 residential customers and 1,540,213 customers in total in California, across 2 counties.
How reliable is San Diego Gas & Electric Co.?
In 2025, the average San Diego Gas & Electric Co. customer was without power for 2 hr 10 min (SAIDI) over 0.54 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 68 min. The California average was 5 hr 52 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does San Diego Gas & Electric Co. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including TOU-ELEC (DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE FOR HOUSEHOLDS WITH ELECTRIC VEHICLES, ENERGY STORAGE, OR ELECTRIC HEAT PUMPS). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does San Diego Gas & Electric Co. offer net metering for solar?
San Diego Gas & Electric Co. had 341,292 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 1,919.2 MW of capacity and 10,367 solar-paired batteries. 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 San Diego Gas & Electric Co. before making decisions.