City of Pasadena electricity rates
Municipal utility · California · WECC region · CAISO
City of Pasadena is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 58,602 homes in California. Its residential customers pay an average of 25.31¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 41% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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City of Pasadena bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $126.55 | $84.61 |
| 1,000 kWh | $253.10 | $189.10 |
| 1,500 kWh | $379.65 | $285.72 |
| 2,000 kWh | $506.20 | $382.34 |
*R-1 RESIDENTIAL (effective 2014-07-01, $7.76/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 Pasadena residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-1 RESIDENTIAL | 2014-07-01 | $7.76 | 12.32¢ first 350 kWh, 22.47¢ first 750 kWh, 19.32¢ after |
| Residential Multi-Family Servicetime-of-use | 2007-10-01 | $5.60 | 7.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Single-Family Service TOUtime-of-use | 2007-10-01 | $5.60 | 6.2¢ (12am–12pm, 8pm–12am) · 10.5¢ (12pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| R-1 RESIDENTIAL Low Income | 2014-06-30 | $0.26 | 12.32¢ first 350 kWh, 22.47¢ first 750 kWh, 19.32¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Pasadena rate history
2015–2025: +40% change in the average residential rate (17.93¢ → 25.11¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Pasadena | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 213 | 352 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.78 | 1.28 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 4 hr 35 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 60 | 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 Pasadena'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 Pasadena service area
City of Pasadena serves Los Angeles County in California and 36 ZIP codes.
Los Angeles
Cities: Los Angeles, Glendale, Pasadena, Arcadia, Altadena, South Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, San Marino, Sierra Madre, East Pasadena, Mayflower Village, North El Monte
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 41 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 3,121 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $1,327,763 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 8,065 MWh |
City of Pasadena at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 22.77¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $238,074,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,021,737 MWh |
| Peak demand | 283 MW summer · 155 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 10% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 3.0% |
| Balancing authority | CISO |
| EIA utility ID | 14534 |
| Website | pwp.cityofpasadena.net/eereports |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Pasadena's electricity rate?
City of Pasadena residential customers pay an average of 25.31¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 23% below the California average of 32.99¢ and 41% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Pasadena electric bill?
About $117 a month. The average City of Pasadena home uses 460 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $253.
How many customers does City of Pasadena have?
City of Pasadena serves 58,602 residential customers and 67,101 customers in total in California, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Pasadena?
In 2025, the average City of Pasadena customer was without power for 3 hr 33 min (SAIDI) over 0.78 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 60 min. The California average was 5 hr 52 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Pasadena offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Multi-Family Service. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Pasadena offer net metering for solar?
City of Pasadena had 3,121 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 18.8 MW of capacity. 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 Pasadena before making decisions.