Electricity rates in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Rancho Santa Margarita (49,324 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 Rancho Santa Margarita
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 33.11¢ | $157 | 3.26M | 545 |
| San Diego Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 47.15¢ | $173 | 284K | 130 |
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
- Trabuco Canyon 33.1¢
- Coto De Caza 33.1¢
- Las Flores 47.1¢
- Mission Viejo 47.1¢
- Lake Forest 33.1¢
- Ladera Ranch 33.1¢
- Laguna Hills 33.1¢
- Laguna Woods 33.1¢
- Aliso Viejo 33.1¢
- Laguna Niguel 47.1¢
ZIP codes: 92688
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Most homes in Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita: San Diego Gas & Electric Co. (47.15¢).
What is the average electric bill in Rancho Santa Margarita?
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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA?
2 utilities serve Rancho Santa Margarita's ZIP codes: Southern California Edison Co., San Diego Gas & Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Rancho Santa Margarita?
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.