Santa Barbara Clean Energy Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for Santa Barbara Clean Energy and how they compare to the California average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of Santa Barbara Clean Energy average $59.22/month at 17.57¢/kWh — below the California average of $164.72.
Where Santa Barbara Clean Energy rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2021–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7.79¢/kWh | $7.13/mo | 20,400 |
| 2022 | 10.2¢/kWh | $37.34/mo | 32,325 |
| 2023 | 16.56¢/kWh | $58.53/mo | 31,558 |
| 2024 | 17.57¢/kWh | $59.22/mo | 32,140 |
Rate context in California
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Santa Barbara Clean Energy's 2024 annual figure.
Santa Barbara Clean Energy vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | Santa Barbara Clean Energy | California (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $59.22/mo | $164.72/mo |
| Rate | 17.57¢/kWh | 34.74¢/kWh |
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with Santa Barbara Clean Energy?
Santa Barbara Clean Energy residential customers averaged $59.22 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $710.64 per year.
What does Santa Barbara Clean Energy charge per kWh?
Santa Barbara Clean Energy averaged 17.57¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does Santa Barbara Clean Energy compare to the California average?
Santa Barbara Clean Energy bills average $59.22 — lower than the California average of $164.72 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does Santa Barbara Clean Energy serve?
Santa Barbara Clean Energy served 32,140 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 Santa Barbara Clean Energy. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.