National City electricity and gas rates
Who supplies power to National City houses and what a typical house uses: about 346 kWh of electricity a month.
Electricity: SDG&E delivery with San Diego Community Power generation
San Diego Community Power rates are for electric generation only; delivery charges come from SDG&E.
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $24.13 a month |
| Per kWh | 50.35¢ |
Ways to pay less
- Low-income water bill help (CARE or income limit). Approved Sweetwater Authority customers receive six credits of $30 each, applied over six consecutive water bills. Customers must show proof that they are an active participant in SDG&E's CARE program or meet the income limits. How: Apply at Sweetwater Authority's Administrative Office or online via the Water Affordability Program page.
- CARE households: 20% off bill. Customers enrolled in the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program receive a 20% discount on their bill. How: See SDG&E discount programs at sdge.com/assistance.
- Community Power PowerBase option. Community Power's published generation rate for standard residential service is $0.14366 per kWh on PowerOn and $0.13268 per kWh on PowerBase (January 2026 sheet). How: See San Diego Community Power's residential rates sheet.
Pay or manage it
Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.