Electricity in San Diego: rates, bills and utility
SDG&E provides electric service in San Diego. On the SDG&E standard residential rate, 1,000 kWh costs $504.80 in November 2026 (50.5¢ per kWh), before taxes. The average SDG&E home paid $167.87 a month in 2025.
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- Official tariffs and sources
- Checked October 20, 2026
Who provides electricity in San Diego
What electricity costs in San Diego now
The bill for 1,000 kWh in a 30-day November billing period on the standard residential rate of each utility, with all charges of the tariff, before taxes.
| Utility | 1,000 kWh now | Price per kWh now | Average home bill 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDG&ESchedule TOU-DR1 | $504.80 | 50.5¢ | $167.87367 kWh, 45.8¢ |
The average home bill is the 2025 average of the utility's homes that bought their power from it (EIA-861 data). The California average was $154.73 a month (494 kWh). To calculate your own bill, open the calculator of your utility and type the kWh from your bill.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in San Diego?
San Diego Community Power is the default supplier of the power in the city. SDG&E delivers it and sends the bill. Source.
Start service, outages and payments
- Start electric service in San Diego
- SDG&E outage map · outages: 800-411-7343
- SDG&E customer service: 800-411-7343
- Pay your SDG&E bill
More about electricity in California: the California rates and bill comparison. Other cities: Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose.
Who provides electricity in San Diego, CA?
SDG&E provides electric service in San Diego. The name of your utility is on your bill.
How much is the electric bill in San Diego?
It depends on your kWh. 1,000 kWh costs $504.80 on the SDG&E standard residential rate in November 2026, before taxes. The average SDG&E home used 367 kWh a month and paid $167.87 in 2025.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in San Diego?
San Diego Community Power is the default supplier of the power in the city. SDG&E delivers it and sends the bill.
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