Residential electricity prices in Santa Maria, CA in March 2026 averaged approximately 33.35 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 77% more than the national average rate of 18.83 ¢/kWh (March 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Santa Maria differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from February 2025 to February 2026 - residential electricity prices in Santa Maria increased approximately 5%, from 31.72 ¢/kWh to 33.22 ¢/kWh. [1]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Santa Maria natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Santa Maria natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Santa Maria (California) increased approximately n/a%, from $/Mcf ( ) to $/Mcf ( ). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Santa Maria solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Santa Maria levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The city of Santa Maria, CA in Santa Barbara County has an approximate population of 99,553. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Santa Maria, CA, or for other information related to utilities in Santa Maria, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Nuclear energy sources provided more than 20 percent of United States electricity in 2011.
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