City of Santa Clara residential customers paid an average of 16.88¢/kWh in 2024 —
42% below the California average of 29.08¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 50,949 residential customers across 1 CA county.
It was the cheapest option in this set — customers of Pacific Gas & Electric (39.62¢) pay about $2,456/yr more at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How City of Santa Clara compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Santa Clara, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Santa Clara (this page) | 16.88 | 50,949 | — | — |
| City of Palo Alto | 20.67 | 26,249 | +3.79 | +$409 |
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 39.62 | 1,856,780 | +22.74 | +$2,456 |
2 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Santa Clara. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Santa Clara customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 14.75 | 16.88 | +14.5% |
| Residential customers | 49,383 | 50,949 | +3.2% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: California electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Santa Clara bill
California is a regulated retail market — City of Santa Clara customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: cpuc.ca.gov.
Counties served (CA, EIA-861 2024)
Santa Clara
Head-to-head comparisons
Questions people ask
- Is City of Santa Clara more expensive than other California utilities?
- City of Santa Clara customers paid an average 16.88 cents/kWh in 2024 — 42% below the California volume-weighted average of 29.08 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Santa Clara?
- 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 Santa Clara have?
- 50,949 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.