STATE ELECTRICITY REPORT / CA
California electricity prices and operating costs.
Latest residential average: 33.61¢/kWh for 2026-07.
Residential rate33.61¢
1 month-3.2%
1 year+2.9%
5 years+49.4%
Cost to run common equipment in California
Every row uses the same standardized annual kWh assumption used on the national Cost to Run Index.
| Equipment | Annual kWh | Monthly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Sauna | 1,755 | $49 | $590 |
| Infrared Sauna | 211 | $6 | $71 |
| EV Charging | 2,880 | $81 | $968 |
| Central Air Conditioning | 3,360 | $94 | $1,129 |
| Heat Pump | 3,600 | $101 | $1,210 |
| Hot Tub | 2,190 | $61 | $736 |
| Pool Pump | 2,160 | $60 | $726 |
| Electric Water Heater | 4,500 | $126 | $1,512 |
| Refrigerator | 600 | $17 | $202 |
| Electric Clothes Dryer | 468 | $13 | $157 |
| Dishwasher | 312 | $9 | $105 |
| Electric Oven | 520 | $15 | $175 |
| Dehumidifier | 720 | $20 | $242 |
| Space Heater | 900 | $25 | $302 |
| Chest Freezer | 350 | $10 | $118 |