Electricity rates in El Centro, CA
El Centro (43,956 people, Imperial County) is served by Imperial Irrigation District. Homes on Imperial Irrigation District pay about 20.30¢/kWh, 38% less than the California average.
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Electric companies serving El Centro
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Irrigation District | Public power district | 20.30¢ | $220 | 143K | 114 |
Power outages in Imperial County right now
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Outage history in Imperial County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 25 | 162 |
| Days with outages | 4 | 11 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,052 (2.8%) | 4,555 (6.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-29 | 2025-09-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (25 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Imperial 47.1¢
- Heber 20.3¢
- Seeley 20.3¢
- Calexico 20.3¢
- Holtville 20.3¢
- Brawley 20.3¢
- Westmorland 20.3¢
- Calipatria 33.1¢
- Niland 20.3¢
- Salton City 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 92243, 92244
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in El Centro?
Most homes in El Centro get power from Imperial Irrigation District, where residential customers pay an average of 20.30¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in El Centro?
About $220 a month, based on 1,083 kWh a month (the average for Imperial Irrigation District customers) at 20.30¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in El Centro, CA?
Imperial Irrigation District serves El Centro.
How often does the power go out in El Centro?
In 2025, customers in Imperial County averaged 2 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 11 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-19, when 4,555 customers (6.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.