Electricity rates in Lancaster, CA
Lancaster (161,103 people, Los Angeles 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 Lancaster
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
- Quartz Hill 33.1¢
- Desert View Highlands 33.1¢
- Palmdale 33.1¢
- Leona Valley 33.1¢
- Rosamond 33.1¢
- Vincent 33.1¢
- Sun Village 33.1¢
- Littlerock 33.1¢
- Acton 33.1¢
- Lake Los Angeles 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 93534, 93535, 93536, 93539, 93584, 93586
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lancaster?
Most homes in Lancaster 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 Lancaster: Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (36.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Lancaster?
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 Lancaster, CA?
2 utilities serve Lancaster's ZIP codes: Southern California Edison Co., Pacific Gas & Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Lancaster?
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.