City of Burbank Water and Power electricity rates
Municipal utility · California · WECC region
City of Burbank Water and Power is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 46,719 homes in California. Its residential customers pay an average of 21.80¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 21% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend.
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City of Burbank Water and Power bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $109.00 | $78.26 |
| 1,000 kWh | $218.00 | $161.86 |
| 1,500 kWh | $327.00 | $245.46 |
| 2,000 kWh | $436.00 | $329.06 |
*Residential - Basic Service - Small (effective 2017-06-05, $10.23/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
City of Burbank Water and Power residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential - Basic Service - Small | 2017-06-05 | $10.23 | 11.53¢ first 300 kWh, 16.72¢ after |
| Residential Service - Optional TOU Rate for Electric Vehicle Owners - Smalltime-of-use | 2017-06-05 | $10.23 | 25.0¢ (4pm–7pm) · 16.7¢ (8am–4pm, 7pm–11pm) · 8.3¢ (12am–8am, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Lifeline Service - TOU Electric Meter Opt-Out Alternative - Smalltime-of-use | 2017-06-05 | $15.23 | 25.0¢ (4pm–7pm) · 16.7¢ (8am–4pm, 7pm–11pm) · 8.3¢ (12am–8am, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - Optional TOU Rate for Electric Vehicle Owners - Mediumtime-of-use | 2017-06-05 | $11.63 | 25.0¢ (4pm–7pm) · 16.7¢ (8am–4pm, 7pm–11pm) · 8.3¢ (12am–8am, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - Optional TOU Rate for Electric Vehicle Owners - Largetime-of-use | 2017-06-05 | $17.23 | 25.0¢ (4pm–7pm) · 16.7¢ (8am–4pm, 7pm–11pm) · 8.3¢ (12am–8am, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - TOU Electric Meter Opt-Out Alternative - Smalltime-of-use | 2017-06-05 | $20.23 | 25.0¢ (4pm–7pm) · 16.7¢ (8am–4pm, 7pm–11pm) · 8.3¢ (12am–8am, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service - TOU Electric Meter Opt-Out Alternative - Largetime-of-use | 2017-06-05 | $27.23 | 25.0¢ (4pm–7pm) · 16.7¢ (8am–4pm, 7pm–11pm) · 8.3¢ (12am–8am, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Lifeline Service - TOU Electric Meter Opt-Out Alternative - Mediumtime-of-use | 2017-06-05 | $16.63 | 25.0¢ (4pm–7pm) · 16.7¢ (8am–4pm, 7pm–11pm) · 8.3¢ (12am–8am, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Lifeline Service - TOU Electric Meter Opt-Out Alternative - Largetime-of-use | 2017-06-05 | $22.23 | 25.0¢ (4pm–7pm) · 16.7¢ (8am–4pm, 7pm–11pm) · 8.3¢ (12am–8am, 11pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential - Basic Service - Medium | 2017-06-05 | $11.63 | 11.53¢ first 300 kWh, 16.72¢ after |
| Residential - Basic Service - Large | 2017-06-05 | $17.23 | 11.53¢ first 300 kWh, 16.72¢ after |
| Residential - Lifeline Service | 2017-06-05 | — | 6.00¢ first 400 kWh, 12.82¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Burbank Water and Power rate history
2015–2025: +36% change in the average residential rate (15.81¢ → 21.50¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Burbank Water and Power | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 174 | 352 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.81 | 1.28 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 3 hr 35 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 13 | 135 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across City of Burbank Water and Power's counties, customers averaged 10 hr 12 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 612 | 28 | 1,717,886 | 2025-01-08 |
City of Burbank Water and Power service area
City of Burbank Water and Power serves Los Angeles County in California and 23 ZIP codes.
Los Angeles
Cities: Los Angeles, Glendale, Burbank
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Customers with daily usage data online | 46,570 |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 590 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 1,899 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 91 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 468 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $602,326 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 3,848 MWh |
City of Burbank Water and Power at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 19.47¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 24.21¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $191,991,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 961,401 MWh |
| Peak demand | 263 MW summer · 140 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 34% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 4.0% |
| Balancing authority | LDWP |
| EIA utility ID | 2507 |
| Website | www.burbankwaterandpower.com/conservation |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Burbank Water and Power's electricity rate?
City of Burbank Water and Power residential customers pay an average of 21.80¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 34% below the California average of 32.99¢ and 21% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Burbank Water and Power electric bill?
About $107 a month. The average City of Burbank Water and Power home uses 491 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $218.
How many customers does City of Burbank Water and Power have?
City of Burbank Water and Power serves 46,719 residential customers and 53,689 customers in total in California, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Burbank Water and Power?
In 2025, the average City of Burbank Water and Power customer was without power for 2 hr 54 min (SAIDI) over 0.81 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 13 min. The California average was 5 hr 52 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Burbank Water and Power offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service - Optional TOU Rate for Electric Vehicle Owners - Small. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Burbank Water and Power offer net metering for solar?
City of Burbank Water and Power had 1,899 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 11.0 MW of capacity and 91 solar-paired batteries. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with City of Burbank Water and Power before making decisions.