Average Electric Bill in Sunnyvale, CA
What a typical household in Sunnyvale pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Sunnyvale pays about $136.02/month for electricity at roughly 31.7¢/kWh. Basis: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in California over 12 months — the rate environment Sunnyvale households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. · 5,047,461 residential customers |
| State context | California: $164.72/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 155,261 (2020 Census, approx.) |
Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.
Common questions
What is the average electric bill in Sunnyvale?
Expect roughly $136.02 per month for a typical household in Sunnyvale — based on Pacific Gas & Electric Co. annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Sunnyvale?
About 31.7¢ per kWh (Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Sunnyvale pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Sunnyvale higher or lower than the California average?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. averages $136.02 — below the state average of $164.72.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Pacific Gas & Electric Co.) · EIA residential retail-sales series (California) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.