Electricity rates in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles (3,820,914 people, Los Angeles County) is served by 7 electric utilities. Homes on Los Angeles Department of Water & Power pay about 27.65¢/kWh, 16% less than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Los Angeles
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Municipal utility | 27.65¢ | $130 | 1.42M | 408 |
| Southern California Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 33.11¢ | $157 | 3.26M | 545 |
| City of Glendale | Municipal utility | 36.00¢ | $141 | 78K | 588 |
| City of Vernon | Municipal utility | 13.17¢ | $50 | 73 | 33 |
| City of Pasadena | Municipal utility | 25.31¢ | $117 | 59K | 213 |
| City of Burbank Water and Power | Municipal utility | 21.80¢ | $107 | 47K | 174 |
| City of Azusa | Municipal utility | 21.06¢ | $106 | 16K | — |
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
- East Los Angeles 33.1¢
- Huntington Park 33.1¢
- Maywood 33.1¢
- Florence-Graham 27.6¢
- Walnut Park 33.1¢
- Commerce 33.1¢
- Bell 33.1¢
- Glendale 36.0¢
- South Pasadena 33.1¢
- Monterey Park 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 90001, 90002, 90003, 90004, 90005, 90006, 90007, 90008, 90009, 90010, 90011, 90012, 90013, 90014, 90015, 90016, 90017, 90018, 90019, 90020, 90021, 90022, 90023, 90024, 90025, 90026, 90027, 90028, 90029, 90030, 90031, 90032, 90033, 90034, 90035, 90036, 90037, 90038, 90039, 90040
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Los Angeles?
Most homes in Los Angeles get power from Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, where residential customers pay an average of 27.65¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Los Angeles: Southern California Edison Co. (33.11¢), City of Glendale (36.00¢), City of Vernon (13.17¢).
What is the average electric bill in Los Angeles?
About $130 a month, based on 469 kWh a month (the average for Los Angeles Department of Water & Power customers) at 27.65¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Los Angeles, CA?
7 utilities serve Los Angeles's ZIP codes: Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Southern California Edison Co., City of Glendale, City of Vernon, City of Pasadena, City of Burbank Water and Power, City of Azusa. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Los Angeles?
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.