City of Roseville residential customers paid an average of 18.66¢/kWh in 2024 —
36% below the California average of 29.08¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 63,052 residential customers across 1 CA county.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (17.87¢), works out about $85/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How City of Roseville compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Roseville, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | 17.87 | 592,557 | -0.79 | -$85 |
| City of Roseville (this page) | 18.66 | 63,052 | — | — |
| Liberty Utilities | 25.92 | 43,902 | +7.26 | +$785 |
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 39.62 | 1,856,780 | +20.96 | +$2,264 |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Roseville. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Roseville customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where City of Roseville customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City of Roseville premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placer | Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | 17.87 | +$85 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 17.81 | 18.66 | +4.8% |
| Residential customers | 61,048 | 63,052 | +3.3% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: California electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Roseville bill
California is a regulated retail market — City of Roseville customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: cpuc.ca.gov.
Counties served (CA, EIA-861 2024)
Placer
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is City of Roseville more expensive than other California utilities?
- City of Roseville customers paid an average 18.66 cents/kWh in 2024 — 36% below the California volume-weighted average of 29.08 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Roseville?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and California has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (cpuc.ca.gov).
- How many customers does City of Roseville have?
- 63,052 residential customers in California in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.