Electricity rates in Downey, CA
Downey (114,219 people, Los Angeles 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 Downey
| 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 Los Angeles County right now
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Outage history in Los Angeles County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 207 | 612 |
| Days with outages | 13 | 28 |
| Most customers out at once | 40,281 (1.1%) | 1,717,886 (45.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-25 | 2025-01-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (207 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bell Gardens 33.1¢
- Santa Fe Springs 33.1¢
- Cudahy 33.1¢
- Pico Rivera 33.1¢
- Paramount 33.1¢
- Norwalk 33.1¢
- Bell 33.1¢
- Bellflower 33.1¢
- West Whittier-Los Nietos 33.1¢
- Maywood 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 90239, 90240, 90241, 90242
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Downey?
Most homes in Downey 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 Downey?
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 Downey, CA?
Southern California Edison Co. serves Downey.
How often does the power go out in Downey?
In 2025, customers in Los Angeles County averaged 10 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 28 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-08, when 1,717,886 customers (45.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.