Electricity rates in Porterville, CA
Porterville (56,058 people, Tulare 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 Porterville
| 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 Tulare County right now
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Outage history in Tulare County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 234 | 250 |
| Days with outages | 48 | 69 |
| Most customers out at once | 4,759 (2.5%) | 15,085 (8.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-04 | 2025-09-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (234 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- East Porterville 33.1¢
- Strathmore 33.1¢
- Terra Bella 33.1¢
- Lindsay 33.1¢
- Tipton 33.1¢
- Pixley 33.1¢
- Teviston 33.1¢
- Exeter 33.1¢
- Earlimart 33.1¢
- Richgrove 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 93257, 93258
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Porterville?
Most homes in Porterville 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 Porterville?
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 Porterville, CA?
Southern California Edison Co. serves Porterville.
How often does the power go out in Porterville?
In 2025, customers in Tulare County averaged 4 hr 10 min without power. Outages hit 69 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-08, when 15,085 customers (8.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.