Electricity rates in Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest (28,780 people, Kern 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 Ridgecrest
| 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 Kern County right now
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Outage history in Kern County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 274 | 338 |
| Days with outages | 65 | 105 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,305 (4.9%) | 79,327 (20.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-04 | 2025-01-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (274 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- China Lake Acres 33.1¢
- Inyokern 33.1¢
- Searles Valley 33.1¢
- Weldon 33.1¢
- California City 33.1¢
- Boron 33.1¢
- Kernville 33.1¢
- Wofford Heights 33.1¢
- Lake Isabella 33.1¢
- Bodfish 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 93555, 93556
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ridgecrest?
Most homes in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest?
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 Ridgecrest, CA?
Southern California Edison Co. serves Ridgecrest.
How often does the power go out in Ridgecrest?
In 2025, customers in Kern County averaged 5 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 105 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-09, when 79,327 customers (20.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.