City of Riverside electricity rates
Municipal utility · California · WECC region · CAISO
City of Riverside is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 101,042 homes in California. Its residential customers pay an average of 22.25¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 24% 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 Riverside bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $111.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $222.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $333.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $445.00 |
City of Riverside residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic TOU Service - Medium Residencetime-of-use | 2024-01-01 | $20.00 | 10.8¢ (12am–6am, 11pm–12am) · 12.9¢ (6am–2pm, 7pm–11pm) · 19.9¢ (2pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
| Domestic TOU- Small Residence; CLOSED RATEtime-of-use | 2013-09-10 | $28.87 | 6.2¢ (12am–12pm, 8pm–12am) · 23.7¢ (12pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Domestic TOU- Medium Residence; CLOSED RATEtime-of-use | 2013-09-10 | $38.87 | 6.2¢ (12am–12pm, 8pm–12am) · 23.7¢ (12pm–8pm) — summer weekdays |
| Domestic TOU Tiered - Medium Residencetime-of-use | 2013-09-09 | $28.06 | 8.5¢ (12am–12pm, 6pm–12am) · 18.0¢ (12pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| Domestic TOU Tiered - Small Residencetime-of-use | 2013-09-09 | $18.06 | 8.5¢ (12am–12pm, 6pm–12am) · 18.0¢ (12pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| Domestic TOU Tiered - Large Residencetime-of-use | 2013-09-09 | $48.06 | 8.5¢ (12am–12pm, 6pm–12am) · 18.0¢ (12pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| Domestic TOU Tiered - Very Large Residencetime-of-use | 2013-09-09 | $68.06 | 8.5¢ (12am–12pm, 6pm–12am) · 18.0¢ (12pm–6pm) — summer weekdays |
| Domestic - Small Residencetime-of-use | 2013-03-26 | $18.06 | 10.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Riverside rate history
2015–2025: +36% change in the average residential rate (16.08¢ → 21.94¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Riverside | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 88 | 352 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.49 | 1.28 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 2 hr 59 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 76 | 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 Riverside's counties, customers averaged 11 hr 58 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | 718 | 48 | 105,557 | 2025-01-10 |
City of Riverside service area
City of Riverside serves Riverside County in California and 22 ZIP codes.
Riverside
Cities: Riverside, Moreno Valley, Corona, Eastvale, Colton, Palm Springs, Rubidoux, Norco, Jurupa Valley, Glen Avon, Mead Valley, Woodcrest, Pedley, Home Gardens, Sunnyslope, El Cerrito Corona, Highgrove, March Air Force Base
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 35% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 2,807 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 7,975 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $3,762,431 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 5,731 MWh |
City of Riverside at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 20.33¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 16.11¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $397,809,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,103,223 MWh |
| Peak demand | 571 MW summer · 310 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 2% (rest purchased) |
| Balancing authority | CISO |
| EIA utility ID | 16088 |
| Website | greenriverside.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Riverside's electricity rate?
City of Riverside residential customers pay an average of 22.25¢ 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 33% below the California average of 32.99¢ and 24% above the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Riverside electric bill?
About $137 a month. The average City of Riverside home uses 616 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $223.
How many customers does City of Riverside have?
City of Riverside serves 101,042 residential customers and 114,117 customers in total in California, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Riverside?
In 2025, the average City of Riverside customer was without power for 88 min (SAIDI) over 0.49 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 76 min. The California average was 5 hr 52 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Riverside offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 8 time-of-use residential plans, including Domestic TOU Service - Medium Residence. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does City of Riverside offer net metering for solar?
City of Riverside had 7,975 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 48.6 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 Riverside before making decisions.