Electricity rates in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena (142,250 people, Los Angeles County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on City of Pasadena pay about 25.31¢/kWh, 23% less than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Pasadena
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Pasadena | Municipal utility | 25.31¢ | $117 | 59K | 213 |
| Southern California Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 33.11¢ | $157 | 3.26M | 545 |
| City of Glendale | Municipal utility | 36.00¢ | $141 | 78K | 588 |
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Municipal utility | 27.65¢ | $130 | 1.42M | 408 |
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
- South Pasadena 33.1¢
- San Marino 33.1¢
- Altadena 33.1¢
- Alhambra 33.1¢
- East Pasadena 33.1¢
- San Gabriel 33.1¢
- La Cañada Flintridge 27.6¢
- Sierra Madre 33.1¢
- Temple City 33.1¢
- Monterey Park 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 91101, 91102, 91103, 91104, 91105, 91106, 91107, 91109, 91110, 91114, 91115, 91116, 91117, 91121, 91123, 91124, 91125, 91126, 91129, 91182, 91184, 91185, 91188, 91189, 91199
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pasadena?
Most homes in Pasadena get power from City of Pasadena, where residential customers pay an average of 25.31¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Pasadena: Southern California Edison Co. (33.11¢), City of Glendale (36.00¢), Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (27.65¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pasadena?
About $116 a month, based on 460 kWh a month (the average for City of Pasadena customers) at 25.31¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Pasadena, CA?
4 utilities serve Pasadena's ZIP codes: City of Pasadena, Southern California Edison Co., City of Glendale, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pasadena?
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.