Electricity rates in Murrieta, CA
Murrieta (109,830 people, Riverside 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 Murrieta
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 33.11¢ | $157 | 3.26M | 545 |
| San Diego Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 47.15¢ | $173 | 284K | 130 |
Power outages in Riverside County right now
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Outage history in Riverside County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 257 | 718 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 48 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,151 (1.7%) | 105,557 (12.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-07 | 2025-01-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (257 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Wildomar 33.1¢
- Temecula 33.1¢
- Sedco Hills 33.1¢
- Lakeland Village 33.1¢
- Canyon Lake 33.1¢
- Lake Elsinore 33.1¢
- Rainbow 33.1¢
- Fallbrook 47.1¢
- Meadowbrook 33.1¢
- Menifee 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 92562, 92563, 92564
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Murrieta?
Most homes in Murrieta 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 Murrieta: San Diego Gas & Electric Co. (47.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Murrieta?
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 Murrieta, CA?
2 utilities serve Murrieta's ZIP codes: Southern California Edison Co., San Diego Gas & Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Murrieta?
In 2025, customers in Riverside County averaged 11 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 48 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-10, when 105,557 customers (12.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.