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SDG&E (San Diego Gas and Electric) Electricity Rate per kWh in 2026

Residential Rate
40.23¢
Commercial
28.54¢
Customers
1.5M
Rate Type
tou

How much does SDG&E charge per kWh in 2026?

SDG&E’s estimated effective residential rate is about 40.23 cents per kWh as of May 2026. A typical home using 1,000 kWh a month pays roughly $426, including the about $24 monthly customer charge. Commercial service runs about 28.54c/kWh. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on SDG&E’s official rate schedule.

About SDG&E

SDG&E (San Diego Gas and Electric) serves approximately 1.5 million residential customers across CA. The estimated effective residential rate is about 40.23 cents per kWh as of May 2026 - a representative average; see the official tariff schedule for your exact rate.

Service area: San Diego County and southern Orange County

Parent company: Sempra Energy

Recent rate case: Since October 2025 SDG&E applies California's income-graduated Base Services Charge (CPUC Decision 24-05-028): a fixed $24.15 per month for non-CARE/FERA residential customers (about $6 for CARE, $12 for FERA), paired with a reduction in per-kWh usage prices so a typical bill is roughly unchanged. Underlying rates are set through periodic CPUC General Rate Cases; consult the tariff schedule linked above for current pricing.

Time-of-Use Rate Schedule

Peak Hours
65¢/kWh
4pm-9pm (summer) / 4pm-9pm (winter, optional)
Off-Peak
24¢/kWh
All other times

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SDG&E Bill Calculator: Cost by Monthly Usage

Estimated monthly bill at 40.23c/kWh plus the $24 fixed charge. Formula: kWh x rate + fixed charge.

Monthly usageEstimated bill
250 kWh$124.72/mo
500 kWh$225.30/mo
750 kWh$325.87/mo
1,000 kWh (typical home)$426.45/mo
1,250 kWh$527.02/mo
1,500 kWh$627.60/mo

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Quick Reference
Fixed charge$24/mo
States servedCA
Rate structuretou
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current SDG&E rate per kWh?+
SDG&E (San Diego Gas and Electric)'s estimated effective residential rate is about 40.23 cents per kWh as of May 2026. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel/rider charges shown on the utility's official rate schedule (linked below). The estimated commercial rate is 28.54c/kWh, and the monthly fixed customer charge is roughly $24 regardless of usage.
What rate structure does SDG&E use?+
SDG&E (San Diego Gas and Electric) uses a tou rate structure. Time-of-Use rates charge 65c/kWh during peak hours (4pm-9pm (summer) / 4pm-9pm (winter, optional)) and 24c/kWh during off-peak hours. Customers can save money by shifting usage to off-peak periods.
How do I calculate my SDG&E bill from the rate per kWh?+
Multiply your monthly kilowatt-hours by the per-kWh rate, then add the fixed customer charge. Using SDG&E's estimated effective residential rate of 40.23 cents per kWh and its roughly $24 monthly fixed charge, a home using 750 kWh a month works out to about (750 x $0.4023) + $24 = $325.87 a month. The table above shows the same math across usage levels from 250 to 1,500 kWh. This is a representative estimate; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on the official schedule linked above.
How do I find my SDG&E rate on my bill?+
Your electricity bill shows the total kWh consumed and the charges applied. Look for the 'energy charge' or 'supply charge' line item - this is the per-kWh rate times your usage. Delivery charges (transmission and distribution) are listed separately and represent a significant portion of your total rate. The fixed customer charge appears as a flat line item. Your effective combined rate (all charges / total kWh) may differ from the tariff rate due to the fixed charge amortization.
What recent rate changes has SDG&E made?+
Since October 2025 SDG&E applies California's income-graduated Base Services Charge (CPUC Decision 24-05-028): a fixed $24.15 per month for non-CARE/FERA residential customers (about $6 for CARE, $12 for FERA), paired with a reduction in per-kWh usage prices so a typical bill is roughly unchanged. Underlying rates are set through periodic CPUC General Rate Cases; consult the tariff schedule linked above for current pricing.
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