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San Diego Gas & Electric Electricity Rates

San Diego Gas & Electric residential customers pay an average of 43.6¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $159.10 per month — 36% above the California state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.

Residential rate

43.6¢/kWh

EIA-861, 2024, bundled

Average bill

$159.10

per month, residential

Vs CA average

+36%

32.0¢/kWh state avg

What a San Diego Gas & Electric bill looks like by usage

Monthly cost at San Diego Gas & Electric's effective 43.6¢/kWh rate vs the California average of 32.0¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.

Monthly usageSan Diego Gas & ElectricCA average
500 kWh$218.15$159.85
750 kWh$327.23$239.77
1,000 kWh$436.30$319.70
1,250 kWh$545.38$399.63
1,500 kWh$654.45$479.55
2,000 kWh$872.60$639.40

EV charging cost on San Diego Gas & Electric

Rate is pre-filled to San Diego Gas & Electric's 43.6¢/kWh. Enter your car's battery size.

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Frequently asked questions

San Diego Gas & Electric's average residential rate is 43.6¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024). That's the effective bundled rate — total residential revenue divided by kWh sold — so it includes supply, delivery, and riders, not just the advertised energy charge.

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