City of Palo Alto - (CA) Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for City of Palo Alto - (CA) and how they compare to the California average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of City of Palo Alto - (CA) average $103.58/month at 20.67¢/kWh — below the California average of $164.72.
Where City of Palo Alto - (CA) rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 15.96¢/kWh | $79.43/mo | 25,811 |
| 2020 | 16.37¢/kWh | $88.00/mo | 25,083 |
| 2021 | 16.23¢/kWh | $81.20/mo | 25,882 |
| 2022 | 17.42¢/kWh | $88.69/mo | 25,761 |
| 2023 | 20.21¢/kWh | $101.64/mo | 26,220 |
| 2024 | 20.67¢/kWh | $103.58/mo | 26,249 |
Rate context in California
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for City of Palo Alto - (CA)'s 2024 annual figure.
City of Palo Alto - (CA) vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | City of Palo Alto - (CA) | California (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $103.58/mo | $164.72/mo |
| Rate | 20.67¢/kWh | 34.74¢/kWh |
Cities served by City of Palo Alto - (CA)
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with City of Palo Alto - (CA)?
City of Palo Alto - (CA) residential customers averaged $103.58 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,242.90 per year.
What does City of Palo Alto - (CA) charge per kWh?
City of Palo Alto - (CA) averaged 20.67¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does City of Palo Alto - (CA) compare to the California average?
City of Palo Alto - (CA) bills average $103.58 — lower than the California average of $164.72 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does City of Palo Alto - (CA) serve?
City of Palo Alto - (CA) served 26,249 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in CA.
Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for City of Palo Alto - (CA). Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.