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California Electricity Rate

$0.3150 / kWh

US Rank: #2 most expensive

Comparison: +87.5% above US average ($0.168)

Market Status: Regulated Utility

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Appliance Running Costs in California

Calculated using California's average residential rate of $0.3150 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.307 $73.71
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.208 $49.90
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.298 $71.44
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.551 $148.84
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.086 $30.96
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.173 $20.79
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.028 $6.80
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.454 $136.08
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $2.419 $362.88
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.019 $13.61
Chest Freezer 110W $0.017 $12.47
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.213 $153.09
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.709 $21.26
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.473 $113.40
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.315 $226.80
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.347 $3.12
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.455 $6.83
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.567 $4.25
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $1.024 $737.10
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.032 $22.68
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.038 $5.67
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.011 $7.94

Electricity Bill Factors in California

While the statewide average is $0.3150/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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