Electricity rates in Riverside, CA
Riverside (317,261 people, Riverside County) is served by 4 electric utilities. Homes on City of Riverside pay about 22.25¢/kWh, 33% less than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Riverside
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Riverside | Municipal utility | 22.25¢ | $137 | 101K | 88 |
| Southern California Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 33.11¢ | $157 | 3.26M | 545 |
| City of Colton | Municipal utility | 23.32¢ | $121 | 17K | 66 |
| City of Corona | Municipal utility | 16.22¢ | $86 | 1,305 | 178 |
Power outages in Riverside County right now
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Outage history in Riverside County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 257 | 718 |
| Days with outages | 34 | 48 |
| Most customers out at once | 14,151 (1.7%) | 105,557 (12.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-07 | 2025-01-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (257 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Rubidoux 22.3¢
- Sunnyslope 33.1¢
- Pedley 33.1¢
- Woodcrest 33.1¢
- Highgrove 33.1¢
- Glen Avon 33.1¢
- Grand Terrace 33.1¢
- Jurupa Valley 33.1¢
- Bloomington 33.1¢
- March Air Force Base 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 92501, 92502, 92503, 92504, 92505, 92506, 92507, 92508, 92509, 92513, 92514, 92515, 92516, 92517, 92519, 92521, 92522
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Riverside?
Most homes in Riverside get power from City of Riverside, where residential customers pay an average of 22.25¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Riverside: Southern California Edison Co. (33.11¢), City of Colton (23.32¢), City of Corona (16.22¢).
What is the average electric bill in Riverside?
About $137 a month, based on 616 kWh a month (the average for City of Riverside customers) at 22.25¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Riverside, CA?
4 utilities serve Riverside's ZIP codes: City of Riverside, Southern California Edison Co., City of Colton, City of Corona. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Riverside?
In 2025, customers in Riverside County averaged 11 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 48 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-10, when 105,557 customers (12.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.