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Electric company in Santa Maria

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and other utilities serving Santa Barbara County, with average home electricity prices.

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

Investor Owned · Full service and delivery

31.7¢ per kWh, residential average

5,047,461 customers statewide

Southern California Edison Co

Investor Owned · Full service and delivery

28.3¢ per kWh, residential average

4,594,415 customers statewide

Central Coast Community Energy

Community Choice Aggregator · Energy

13.0¢ per kWh, residential average

383,835 customers statewide

Estimate a monthly bill

kWh

About $285 a month at Pacific Gas & Electric Co.’s average of 31.7¢/kWh

Averages include fixed charges spread over usage; your bill depends on your rate plan, season and taxes.

Average residential electricity price (¢/kWh)
  • Pacific Gas & Electric Co.31.7¢
  • Southern California Edison Co28.3¢
  • Central Coast Community Energy13.0¢
  • California average24.7¢
  • US average15.5¢

Questions

Who provides electricity in Santa Maria?

Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Southern California Edison Co, Central Coast Community Energy serve Santa Barbara County. Which one serves your address depends on its service area; check with the utility before you move.

How much does electricity cost in Santa Maria?

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. averaged 31.7¢ per kWh for residential customers in 2024 (California average 24.7¢, US 15.5¢). A home using 900 kWh a month would pay about $285.

How do I start electric service in Santa Maria?

Contact the utility serving your address with your move-in date; most let you start service online and may ask for a deposit or ID.

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (2024). Utilities are listed for Santa Barbara County; service areas follow utility boundaries, not city limits.

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