- No Contracts and Unlimited Data
- Plans from $30
- Free modem and anti-virus software
- Speeds up to 7 Gbps**
Electricity
Electric Providers in Santa Barbara
Southern California Edison Co
EnergySage
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- Service
- Home solar
- Quotes
- Free
Natural Gas
Top 4 Natural Gas Providers in Santa Barbara
You pick the provider; SoCalGas delivers the gas.
Every plan below runs through the same SoCalGas pipes, so delivery reliability is identical. Providers compete on rate, contract, and monthly fees.
For delivery issues, contact
SoCalGas at 877-238-0092.
- Monthly charge
- —
- Rate lock
- 12 Months
- Guarantee
- —
- Monthly charge
- —
- Rate lock
- 1-24 Months
- Guarantee
- —
IGS Energy
- Monthly charge
- —
- Rate lock
- —
- Guarantee
- —
- Monthly charge
- —
- Rate lock
- —
- Guarantee
- —
Smell rotten eggs?
Leave immediately, and don't touch light switches, garage openers, or phones. Once you're safely away,
call
SoCalGas at 877-238-0092 or 911.
What to do if you smell gas
Internet
Top 12 Internet Providers in Santa Barbara
Cox
5 Year Price Lock*
- Speeds up to
- 7 Gbps
- Type
- Cable & Fiber
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 89.28%
Starlink
Internet Anywhere You Are
- Speeds up to
- 400 Mbps
- Type
- Satellite
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 100%
Verizon 5G Home Internet
Wireless Internet Great for Renters
- Speeds up to
- 300 Mbps
- Type
- 5G
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 100%
- Speeds up to
- 150 Mbps
- Type
- Satellite
- Data cap
- 150-850 GB
- Availability
- 100%
- Speeds up to
- Varies
- Type
- Fiber, Cable, 5G, & Satellite
- Data cap
- Varies
- Availability
- 95%
From
$39.95
/mo
Call 866-452-1131
- Speeds up to
- 7 Gbps
- Type
- Fiber
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 48.64%
Xfinity
Lock in Your Price for 5 Years
- Speeds up to
- 2 Gbps
- Type
- Cable & Fiber
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 43.72%
AT&T Fiber
Get a $200 Reward Card*
- Speeds up to
- 5 Gbps
- Type
- Fiber
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 28.39%
- Speeds up to
- 5 Gbps
- Type
- Cable
- Data cap
- 1 TB
- Availability
- 4.79%
Spectrum
Most Affordable Plans
- Speeds up to
- 7 Gbps**
- Type
- Cable & Fiber
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 1.44%
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet
Wireless Internet
- Speeds up to
- 498 Mbps
- Type
- 5G
- Data cap
- 1.2 TB
- Availability
- 46.47%
AT&T Air
Wireless Internet
- Speeds up to
- 300 Mbps
- Type
- 5G
- Data cap
- Unlimited
- Availability
- 47.01%
*Not all internet providers and speeds are available at every address.
Santa Barbara Connectivity
Broadband (100/20 Mbps)
90.6%
1 Gig download
83.5%
Fiber
52.9%
Share of residents with access. Source:
FCC National Broadband Map.
Water & Sewer
Water & Sewage Providers in Santa Barbara
CO
CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT
Water Resources Department PO Box 1990 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93102
- Service
- Water & sewage
- Contact
- Online & Phone
Santa Barbara drinking water quality: 5 contaminants above health guidelines, none above legal limits
Primary source: surface water. Levels are averages of EPA SDWA LCR and UCMR 3–5 samples. Health guidelines come from the EPA, WHO, or state health departments; legal limits are EPA regulations.
Contaminant
Santa Barbara
Health guideline
Legal limit
Lead Above guideline
2.3 ppb
0 ppb
15 ppb
Chromium (hexavalent) Above guideline
0.4189 ppb
0.02 ppb
None set
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Above guideline
12.535 ppb
0.1 ppb
60 ppb
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Above guideline
23.1958 ppb
.06 ppb
None set
Lithium Above guideline
38.425 ppb
9 ppb
None set
1,1-dichloroethane
0.125 ppb
3 ppb
None set
1,4-dioxane
0.098 ppb
0.35 ppb
None set
Chlorate
157.9583 ppb
210 ppb
None set
Methyl chloride
0.25 ppb
2.69 ppb
None set
Chromium (total)
0.6723 ppb
100 ppb
100 ppb
Germanium
0.69 ppb
Not set
None set
Six brominated haloacetic acids
12.8919 ppb
Not set
None set
Manganese
2.65 ppb
100 ppb
None set
Molybdenum
8.0409 ppb
40 ppb
None set
Strontium
983.3333 ppb
1.5 ppm
None set
Vanadium
2.4795 ppb
21 ppb
None set
Trash & Recycling
Top 4 Trash and Recycling Providers in Santa Barbara
CO
City of Santa Barbara Utilities
AS
Associated Students Recycling
552 University Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
MI
MarBorg Industries
119 N Quarantina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
1 additional trash and recycling provider
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Utilities Summary for Santa Barbara, CA
| Electric Companies: | 1 |
| Natural Gas Companies: | 4 |
| Water & Sewage Providers: | 1 |
| Garbage, Trash & Recycling Providers: | 4 |
| Municipal Electricity: | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose my electric company in Santa Barbara?
Not at this time, the state of California has not deregulated electric utilities. The primary electric company providing power to Santa Barbara is Southern California Edison Co.
Can I choose my natural gas utility provider in Santa Barbara, CA?
Yes, the state of California has deregulated its natural gas utilities. Deregulation of gas service allows for multiple providers and allows customers to choose between providers and plans that best fit their needs. Assuming your area has started enabling retail gas competition, you can choose between Spark Energy and Xoom Energy or any of the other natural gas providers that offer service in Santa Barbara.
What is the average utility bill in Santa Barbara?
On average, the residents of Santa Barbara, CA pay around $274.37 total per month on utility bills including electric, gas, water and trash. That means people in Santa Barbara on average pay 66.9% more than the national average of $164.4 on utilities each month.
Does Santa Barbara offer municipal electricity services?
No, Santa Barbara does not provide municipal electric service to it's residents. However, it is likely that there are essential municipal services offered to the Santa Barbara area, like providing safe and clean water, handling sewage treatment and wastewater disposal by City Of Santa Barbara Water Department.
Who is the fastest internet provider in Santa Barbara?
Cox is the fastest internet service provider in Santa Barbara, offering speeds up to 7 Gbps to 89.28% of the city.
Who is the cheapest natural gas supplier in Santa Barbara?
SoCalGas is the cheapest natural gas provider in Santa Barbara, offering plans starting at $0.41385 /therm.