City of Vernon electricity rates
Municipal utility · California · WECC region · CAISO
City of Vernon is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 73 homes in California. Its residential customers pay an average of 13.17¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% less 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 Vernon bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $65.85 | $45.76 |
| 1,000 kWh | $131.70 | $88.58 |
| 1,500 kWh | $197.55 | $131.39 |
| 2,000 kWh | $263.40 | $174.21 |
*Domestic Service (effective 2014-10-01, $2.95/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 Vernon residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Service | 2014-10-01 | $2.95 | 8.56¢ |
| Domestic Service TOUtime-of-use | 2014-10-01 | $7.98 | 6.3¢ (12am–1pm, 7pm–12am) · 26.7¢ (1pm–7pm) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
City of Vernon rate history
2015–2025: +9% change in the average residential rate (11.90¢ → 12.99¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | City of Vernon | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 33 | 352 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.68 | 1.28 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 48 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 33 | 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 Vernon'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 Vernon service area
City of Vernon serves Los Angeles County in California and 7 ZIP codes.
Los Angeles
Cities: Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Maywood, Cudahy, Walnut Park, Commerce
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
City of Vernon at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Distribution, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 21.75¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 17.04¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $191,845,100 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 1,033,993 MWh |
| Peak demand | 167 MW summer · 158 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 30% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 5.8% |
| Balancing authority | CISO |
| EIA utility ID | 19798 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is City of Vernon's electricity rate?
City of Vernon residential customers pay an average of 13.17¢ 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 60% below the California average of 32.99¢ and 27% below the U.S. average.
What is the average City of Vernon electric bill?
About $50 a month. The average City of Vernon home uses 378 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $132.
How many customers does City of Vernon have?
City of Vernon serves 73 residential customers and 1,608 customers in total in California, across 1 county.
How reliable is City of Vernon?
In 2025, the average City of Vernon customer was without power for 33 min (SAIDI) over 0.68 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 33 min. The California average was 5 hr 52 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does City of Vernon offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Domestic Service TOU. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
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 Vernon before making decisions.