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

Electricity rates in 94302 — Palo Alto, CA

Homes in ZIP 94302 pay about 20.7¢ per kWh (City of Palo Alto (CA), 2024 average). The California average is 29.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).

Avg. home price20.7¢per kWh
UtilityCity of Palo Alto (CA)
CA average29.8¢Aug 2026
U.S. average18.2¢Aug 2026
Avg. monthly bill$104501 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 · avg. use$103
900 kWh / month$186
1,200 kWh / month$248

Monthly cost at the average price of 20.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Where ZIP 94302 is

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Utilities serving 94302

UtilityHome priceAvg. billCustomers in CA
City of Palo Alto (CA)
Municipal		20.7¢
2024		$10426,249
Pacific Gas & Electric Co..
Investor Owned · serves Santa Clara		36.7¢
Jan–Aug 2026		$1985,047,461
City of Santa Clara (CA)
Municipal · serves Santa Clara		18.6¢
Jan–Aug 2026		$7250,949

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

California price trend

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California averageU.S. average
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 94302

How much does electricity cost in 94302?

About 20.7¢ per kWh for homes (City of Palo Alto (CA), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $186.

Who is the electric utility for 94302?

City of Palo Alto (CA), with about 26,249 residential customers in California; 2 other utilities also serve 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.