Electricity rates in Death Valley, CA
Death Valley (1,124 people, Inyo County) is served by 2 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 Death Valley
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 33.11¢ | $157 | 3.26M | 545 |
| 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
- Searles Valley 33.1¢
- Ridgecrest 33.1¢
- China Lake Acres 33.1¢
- Fort Irwin 33.1¢
- Inyokern 33.1¢
- Lone Pine 33.1¢
- Weldon 33.1¢
- Barstow 33.1¢
- Lenwood 33.1¢
- Barstow Heights 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 92328
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Death Valley?
Most homes in Death Valley 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 Death Valley: Valley Electric Association (19.28¢).
What is the average electric bill in Death Valley?
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 Death Valley, CA?
2 utilities serve Death Valley's ZIP codes: Southern California Edison Co., Valley Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Death Valley?
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.