Electricity rates in Bishop, CA
Bishop (3,806 people, Inyo County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on Los Angeles Department of Water & Power pay about 27.65¢/kWh, 16% less than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Bishop
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Municipal utility | 27.65¢ | $130 | 1.42M | 408 |
| 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 |
| 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
- Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek 27.6¢
- West Bishop 27.6¢
- Big Pine 33.1¢
- Mammoth Lakes 33.1¢
- Lone Pine 33.1¢
- Auberry 33.1¢
- Yokuts Valley 36.5¢
- Oakhurst 36.5¢
- Three Rivers 33.1¢
- Yosemite Valley 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 93514, 93515
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Bishop?
Most homes in Bishop get power from Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, where residential customers pay an average of 27.65¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Bishop: Southern California Edison Co. (33.11¢), Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (36.47¢), Valley Electric Association (19.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Bishop?
About $130 a month, based on 469 kWh a month (the average for Los Angeles Department of Water & Power customers) at 27.65¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Bishop, CA?
4 utilities serve Bishop's ZIP codes: Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Southern California Edison Co., Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Valley Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Bishop?
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.