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San Jose Clean Energy electricity rates in California, 2025
San Jose Clean Energy’s 326,574 residential customers paid an average of 13.96¢ per kWh in 2025, 55% below the California average of 31.35¢. The typical home used 381 kWh a month, for an average bill of $53.
- 13.96¢avg ¢/kWh (2025)−1.18¢ (-7.8%) vs 2024
- $53Avg monthly billCalifornia: $155
- 381 kWhAvg monthly useCalifornia: 494 kWh
- 326,574Residential customersEnergy supplier
| Sector | Customers | Sales (MWh) | Revenue | ¢/kWh 2025 | ¢/kWh 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 326,574 | 1,491,674 | $208,304,700 | 13.96¢ | 15.14¢ | −1.18¢ (-7.8%) |
| Commercial | 27,781 | 1,778,438 | $241,877,200 | 13.60¢ | 14.84¢ | −1.24¢ (-8.4%) |
| Industrial | 43 | 388,186 | $48,332,000 | 12.45¢ | 13.92¢ | −1.47¢ (-10.6%) |
| Transportation | 2 | 48,532 | $6,203,600 | 12.78¢ | 13.39¢ | −0.61¢ (-4.5%) |
| All sectors | 354,400 | 3,706,830 | $504,717,500 | 13.62¢ | 14.88¢ | −1.27¢ (-8.5%) |
How San Jose Clean Energy compares
- California residential average, 2025: 31.35¢ per kWh, 494 kWh a month, $155 average bill. U.S. average: 17.23¢, 874 kWh, $151.
- Among 26 energy suppliers in California with at least 1,000 residential customers, San Jose Clean Energy ranks 10 of 26 from lowest to highest average price.
- Latest monthly figure: California homes paid 29.75¢ per kWh in August 2026 (preliminary), against 30.92¢ in August 2025. Summer months often run higher than the annual average.
- From 2024 to 2025 this average fell 7.8%; the state average fell 1.9%.
- San Jose Clean Energy is a community choice aggregator, a local public program that buys power on behalf of residents. Balancing authority: CISO.
California energy suppliers with similar rates
| Provider | ¢/kWh | Avg bill | Customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Mirage Energy Authority | 13.58¢ | $95 | 12,995 |
| Redwood Coast Energy Authority | 13.83¢ | $51 | 51,383 |
| Pioneer Community Energy | 13.88¢ | $72 | 145,198 |
| Valley Clean Energy Alliance | 13.94¢ | $57 | 54,345 |
| Clean Power Alliance of Southern Califor | 13.95¢ | $77 | 752,163 |
| Apple Valley Choice Energy | 14.08¢ | $66 | 22,627 |
| King City Community Power | 14.20¢ | $39 | 2,716 |
| Ava Community Energy | 14.48¢ | $50 | 657,327 |
Sources
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Electric Power Industry Report, Form EIA-861, 2025 final data (f8612025.zip, file dated October 7, 2026): Sales to Ultimate Customers, Average Monthly Bill and Service Territory tables.
- EIA Form EIA-861, 2024 final data (f8612024.zip, file dated December 4, 2025), for the 2024 comparison.
- EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (average price by state, August 2026 and August 2025; 2026 values are preliminary), file dated October 22, 2026.
Average price = residential revenue ÷ residential kWh sold, as reported to EIA. It includes fixed monthly charges, taxes passed through in revenue and seasonal tiers, averaged over the year. Your own rate depends on your tariff and usage.