EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Surprise Valley Electrification electricity rates

Surprise Valley Electrification (cooperative) residential customers paid about 14.1¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $130 for 993 kWh a month.

Avg. home price14.1¢per kWh
Residential customers2,785CA, 2024
Avg. monthly use993kWh
Commercial13.7¢per kWh
Industrial11.9¢per kWh
California has retail electricity choice. Many households can buy electricity supply from a competing supplier, while the local utility still delivers it. The averages here combine utility and supplier sales as reported to the EIA; your state’s public utility commission lists licensed suppliers.

What a month costs with Surprise Valley Electrification

500 kWh / month$71
900 kWh / month$127
1,200 kWh / month$170

Monthly cost at the average price of 14.1¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

11¢17¢23¢29¢35¢20222023202420252026California averageU.S. averageSurprise Valley Electrification 11¢17¢23¢29¢35¢20222023202420252026California averageU.S. averageSurprise Valley Electrification
California averageU.S. averageSurprise Valley Electrification
Aug 202629.8¢per kWh
vs. 1 year ago-3.8%30.9¢
vs. 5 years ago+27.2%23.4¢
Record high35.3¢Apr 2026
Avg. home bill$235789 kWh, Aug
EIA forecast, Pacific25.2¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Pacific region, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington.

By state

StateHome price (2024)Avg. billCustomers
California13.1¢$1302,785
Oregon12.8¢$1481,211
Nevada13.8¢$1066

ZIP codes served

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Surprise Valley Electrification’s electricity rate?

About 14.1¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Surprise Valley Electrification electric bill?

$130 a month in 2024, for an average of 993 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Surprise Valley Electrification cheaper than the California average?

Yes: 14.1¢ versus the California average of 29.8¢ (Aug 2026).