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

Electricity rates in 94262 — Sacramento, CA

Homes in ZIP 94262 pay about 19.8¢ per kWh (Sacramento Municipal Util Dist, Jan–Aug 2026). The California average is 29.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price19.8¢per kWh
UtilitySacramento Municipal Util Dist
CA average29.8¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$126702 kWh/month, 2024
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 of electricity costs

500 kWh / month$99
700 kWh / month · avg. use$139
900 kWh / month$178
1,200 kWh / month$238

Monthly cost at the average price of 19.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 94262 is

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Utilities serving 94262

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in CA
Sacramento Municipal Util Dist
Political Subdivision
19.8¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$126592,557
Pacific Gas & Electric Co..
Investor Owned · serves Sacramento
36.7¢
Jan–Aug 2026
$1985,047,461

Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Sacramento; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.

California price trend

12¢17¢22¢27¢32¢37¢20222023202420252026California averageU.S. averageSacramento Municipal Util Dist 12¢17¢22¢27¢32¢37¢20222023202420252026California averageU.S. averageSacramento Municipal Util Dist
California averageU.S. averageSacramento Municipal Util Dist
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.

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 about 94262

How much does electricity cost in 94262?

About 19.8¢ per kWh for homes (Sacramento Municipal Util Dist, Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $178.

Who is the electric utility for 94262?

Sacramento Municipal Util Dist, with about 592,557 residential customers in California; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.

Is electricity in CA getting more expensive?

The California residential average was 29.8¢ per kWh in August 2026, down 3.8% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.

Can I choose my electricity supplier in CA?

California allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.