Electricity rates in Costa Mesa, CA
Costa Mesa (113,204 people, Orange County) is served by Southern California Edison Co.. Homes on Southern California Edison Co. pay about 33.11¢/kWh, 0% more than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Costa Mesa
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 33.11¢ | $157 | 3.26M | 545 |
Power outages in Orange County right now
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Outage history in Orange County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 155 | 209 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 13 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,187 (1.7%) | 253,449 (20.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-13 | 2025-01-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (155 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Newport Beach 33.1¢
- Huntington Beach 33.1¢
- Fountain Valley 33.1¢
- Irvine 33.1¢
- Turtle Rock 33.1¢
- Santa Ana 33.1¢
- Tustin 33.1¢
- Garden Grove 33.1¢
- Westminster 33.1¢
- Laguna Beach 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 92626, 92627, 92628
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Costa Mesa?
Most homes in Costa Mesa 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Costa Mesa?
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 Costa Mesa, CA?
Southern California Edison Co. serves Costa Mesa.
How often does the power go out in Costa Mesa?
In 2025, customers in Orange County averaged 3 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 13 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-08, when 253,449 customers (20.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.