Electricity rates in Placentia, CA
Placentia (52,495 people, Orange 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 Placentia
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 33.11¢ | $157 | 3.26M | 545 |
| City of Anaheim | Municipal utility | 19.63¢ | $93 | 107K | 32 |
Power outages in Orange County right now
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Outage history in Orange County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 155 | 209 |
| Days with outages | 11 | 13 |
| Most customers out at once | 21,187 (1.7%) | 253,449 (20.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-13 | 2025-01-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (155 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Fullerton 33.1¢
- Yorba Linda 33.1¢
- Brea 33.1¢
- Anaheim 19.6¢
- Villa Park 33.1¢
- Orange 33.1¢
- La Habra 33.1¢
- Buena Park 33.1¢
- Rowland Heights 33.1¢
- La Habra Heights 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 92870, 92871
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Placentia?
Most homes in Placentia 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 Placentia: City of Anaheim (19.63¢).
What is the average electric bill in Placentia?
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 Placentia, CA?
2 utilities serve Placentia's ZIP codes: Southern California Edison Co., City of Anaheim. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Placentia?
In 2025, customers in Orange County averaged 3 hr 29 min without power. Outages hit 13 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-08, when 253,449 customers (20.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.