Electricity rates in Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica (93,220 people, Los Angeles County) is served by Los Angeles Department of Water & Power. Homes on Los Angeles Department of Water & Power pay about 27.65¢/kWh, 16% less than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Santa Monica
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | Municipal utility | 27.65¢ | $130 | 1.42M | 408 |
Power outages in Los Angeles County right now
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Outage history in Los Angeles County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 207 | 612 |
| Days with outages | 13 | 28 |
| Most customers out at once | 40,281 (1.1%) | 1,717,886 (45.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-25 | 2025-01-08 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (207 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Topanga 33.1¢
- El Segundo 33.1¢
- Inglewood 33.1¢
- Lennox 33.1¢
- Del Aire 33.1¢
- Manhattan Beach 33.1¢
- Hawthorne 33.1¢
- Hermosa Beach 33.1¢
- Westmont 33.1¢
- Lawndale 33.1¢
ZIP codes: 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404, 90405, 90406, 90407, 90408, 90409, 90410, 90411
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Santa Monica?
Most homes in Santa Monica get power from Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, where residential customers pay an average of 27.65¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Santa Monica?
About $130 a month, based on 469 kWh a month (the average for Los Angeles Department of Water & Power customers) at 27.65¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Santa Monica, CA?
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power serves Santa Monica.
How often does the power go out in Santa Monica?
In 2025, customers in Los Angeles County averaged 10 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 28 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-08, when 1,717,886 customers (45.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.