Electricity rates in Big Pine, CA
Big Pine (1,756 people, Inyo County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Southern California Edison Co. pay about 33.11¢/kWh, 0% more than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Big Pine
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 33.11¢ | $157 | 3.26M | 545 |
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Municipal utility | 27.65¢ | $130 | 1.42M | 408 |
| Valley Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 19.28¢ | $112 | 12 | — |
Power outages in Inyo County right now
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Outage history in Inyo County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 592 | 1,991 |
| Days with outages | 64 | 105 |
| Most customers out at once | 3,059 (42.5%) | 3,326 (46.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-03-23 | 2025-06-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (592 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bishop 27.6¢
- West Bishop 27.6¢
- Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek 27.6¢
- Lone Pine 33.1¢
- Mammoth Lakes 33.1¢
- Yokuts Valley 36.5¢
- Three Rivers 33.1¢
- Auberry 33.1¢
- Orange Cove 36.5¢
- Woodlake 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 93513
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Big Pine?
Most homes in Big Pine get power from Southern California Edison Co., where residential customers pay an average of 33.11¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Big Pine: Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (36.47¢), Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (27.65¢), Valley Electric Association (19.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Big Pine?
About $157 a month, based on 474 kWh a month (the average for Southern California Edison Co. customers) at 33.11¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Big Pine, CA?
4 utilities serve Big Pine's ZIP codes: Southern California Edison Co., Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Valley Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Big Pine?
In 2025, customers in Inyo County averaged 33 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 105 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-02, when 3,326 customers (46.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.