Electricity rates in Needles, CA
Needles (4,984 people, San Bernardino 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 Needles
| 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 San Bernardino County right now
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Outage history in San Bernardino County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 369 | 1,003 |
| Days with outages | 55 | 77 |
| Most customers out at once | 23,113 (2.7%) | 1,383,556 (164.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-05-31 | 2025-01-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (369 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Big River 33.1¢
- Blythe 33.1¢
- Mesa Verde 33.1¢
- Twentynine Palms 33.1¢
- Joshua Tree 33.1¢
- Yucca Valley 33.1¢
- Sky Valley 33.1¢
- Indio 20.3¢
- Coachella 20.3¢
- Thermal 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 92363
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Needles?
Most homes in Needles 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 Needles?
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 Needles, CA?
Southern California Edison Co. serves Needles.
How often does the power go out in Needles?
In 2025, customers in San Bernardino County averaged 16 hr 43 min without power. Outages hit 77 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-10, when 1,383,556 customers (164.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.