Electricity rates in Palm Desert, CA
Palm Desert (51,869 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 Palm Desert
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 33.11¢ | $157 | 3.26M | 545 |
| Imperial Irrigation District | Public power district | 20.30¢ | $220 | 143K | 114 |
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
- Indian Wells 33.1¢
- Rancho Mirage 33.1¢
- Bermuda Dunes 20.3¢
- La Quinta 20.3¢
- Cathedral City 33.1¢
- Thousand Palms 33.1¢
- Indio 20.3¢
- Vista Santa Rosa 20.3¢
- Sky Valley 33.1¢
- Coachella 20.3¢
ZIP codes: 92211, 92255, 92260, 92261
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Palm Desert?
Most homes in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert: Imperial Irrigation District (20.30¢).
What is the average electric bill in Palm Desert?
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 Palm Desert, CA?
2 utilities serve Palm Desert's ZIP codes: Southern California Edison Co., Imperial Irrigation District. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Palm Desert?
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.