Sacramento Municipal Util Dist residential customers paid an average of 17.87¢/kWh in 2024 —
39% below the California average of 29.08¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 592,557 residential customers across 2 CA counties.
It was the cheapest option in this set — customers of Pacific Gas & Electric (39.62¢) pay about $2,349/yr more at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Sacramento Municipal Util Dist compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Sacramento Municipal Util Dist, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (this page) | 17.87 | 592,557 | — | — |
| City of Roseville | 18.66 | 63,052 | +0.79 | +$85 |
| Liberty Utilities | 25.92 | 43,902 | +8.05 | +$870 |
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 39.62 | 1,856,780 | +21.75 | +$2,349 |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Sacramento Municipal Util Dist. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Sacramento Municipal Util Dist 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 | 16.89 | 17.87 | +5.8% |
| Residential customers | 583,291 | 592,557 | +1.6% |
Ownership: Political Subdivision. Statewide context: California electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Sacramento Municipal Util Dist bill
California is a regulated retail market — Sacramento Municipal Util Dist 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 · Sacramento
Head-to-head comparisons
- Pacific Gas & Electric Co. vs Sacramento Municipal Util Dist
- Sacramento Municipal Util Dist vs City of Roseville
Questions people ask
- Is Sacramento Municipal Util Dist more expensive than other California utilities?
- Sacramento Municipal Util Dist customers paid an average 17.87 cents/kWh in 2024 — 39% below the California volume-weighted average of 29.08 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Sacramento Municipal Util Dist?
- 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 Sacramento Municipal Util Dist have?
- 592,557 residential customers in California in 2024 across 2 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: public district.
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.