CA · Updated April 2026
California Electricity Rates
Average residential electricity price in California, with monthly history tracked against the US national average.
Current Rate
35.3¢
per kWh
1-Month Change
0.0%
1-Year Change
+4.9%
vs National
+15.9¢
Nat'l 19.3¢
California Rate History
State average vs national average
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