Energy costs in California, US
Real, region-specific electricity cost data — compiled August 2026.
Average residential rate
$0.3197/kWh
Average residential price, 2024 annual average
Source: EIA, 2024 Total Electric Industry Average Retail Price (Table 4)
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Regional data shown for 4 of US’s states/provinces where we found solid region-specific sourcing — not an exhaustive list. Rates and bills change frequently; see the source linked above for the current figure.