San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) residential customers paid an average of 43.63¢/kWh in 2024 —
50% above the California average of 29.08¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 307,982 residential customers across 2 CA counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of Anaheim (17.11¢), works out about $2,864/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How SDG&E compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs SDG&E, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Anaheim | 17.11 | 105,839 | -26.52 | -$2,864 |
| Imperial Irrigation District | 17.91 | 142,078 | -25.71 | -$2,777 |
| Southern California Edison (SCE) | 32.43 | 3,219,520 | -11.20 | -$1,209 |
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 39.62 | 1,856,780 | -4.01 | -$433 |
| San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) (this page) | 43.63 | 307,982 | — | — |
4 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with SDG&E. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than SDG&E customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where SDG&E customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | SDG&E premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | City of Anaheim | 17.11 | +$2,864 |
| San Diego | Imperial Irrigation District | 17.91 | +$2,777 |
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 | 45.48 | 43.63 | -4.1% |
| Residential customers | 460,629 | 307,982 | -33.1% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, SDG&E serves 1,364,361 residential customers in CA. Statewide context: California electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a SDG&E bill
California is a regulated retail market — SDG&E customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: cpuc.ca.gov.
Counties served (CA, EIA-861 2024)
Orange · San Diego
Head-to-head comparisons
- Southern California Edison (SCE) vs San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
- Pacific Gas & Electric Co. vs San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) vs Imperial Irrigation District
- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) vs City of Anaheim
Questions people ask
- Is San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) more expensive than other California utilities?
- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) customers paid an average 43.63 cents/kWh in 2024 — 50% above the California volume-weighted average of 29.08 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)?
- 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 San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) have?
- 307,982 residential customers in California in 2024 across 2 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.
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.