Los Angeles Department of Water & Power electricity rates
Municipal utility · California · WECC region
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power is a city-owned municipal utility, governed locally rather than by the state commission, serving 1,415,602 homes in California. Its residential customers pay an average of 27.65¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 54% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Los Angeles Department of Water & Power bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $138.25 |
| 1,000 kWh | $276.50 |
| 1,500 kWh | $414.75 |
| 2,000 kWh | $553.00 |
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Multi-Family (R-3)time-of-use | 2026-04-01 | — | 20.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service (R1A): Zone 1time-of-use | 2026-04-01 | — | 24.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service (R1A): Zone 2time-of-use | 2026-04-01 | — | 24.2¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Time of Use (R1B)time-of-use | 2026-04-01 | $8.00 | 25.3¢ (10am–1pm, 5pm–8pm) · 33.2¢ (1pm–5pm) · 21.8¢ (12am–10am, 8pm–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power rate history
2015–2025: +72% change in the average residential rate (15.38¢ → 26.48¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 408 | 352 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.78 | 1.28 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 8 hr 43 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 89 | 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 Los Angeles Department of Water & Power's counties, customers averaged 10 hr 15 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inyo | 1,991 | 105 | 3,326 | 2025-06-02 |
| Los Angeles | 612 | 28 | 1,717,886 | 2025-01-08 |
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power service area
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power serves 2 counties in California and 261 ZIP codes.
Inyo, Los Angeles
Cities: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Glendale, Torrance, Pasadena, East Los Angeles, Inglewood, Burbank, Carson, Santa Monica, Alhambra, Florence-Graham, Monterey Park, Gardena, Rancho Palos Verdes, Willowbrook, Westmont, South Pasadena, Lennox, West Carson, Lomita, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta-Montrose, El Segundo, Walnut Park, Malibu, Del Aire, West Athens, Topanga, Rolling Hills Estates, South San Gabriel, West Rancho Dominguez, Bishop, Mission Hills, Dixon Lane-Meadow Creek, West Bishop, Three Rivers, Lone Pine, Hidden Hills, Rolling Hills
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 16,107 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 95,898 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 4,305 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 60,247 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $3,884,313 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 13,704 MWh |
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power at a glance
| Ownership | Municipal utility |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 25.35¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 23.05¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $5,275,145,300 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 20,722,817 MWh |
| Peak demand | 5,239 MW summer · 3,246 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 83% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 9.5% |
| Balancing authority | LDWP |
| EIA utility ID | 11208 |
| Website | www.cmua.org/sb1037-reports |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Los Angeles Department of Water & Power's electricity rate?
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power residential customers pay an average of 27.65¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 16% below the California average of 32.99¢ and 54% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Los Angeles Department of Water & Power electric bill?
About $130 a month. The average Los Angeles Department of Water & Power home uses 469 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $277.
How many customers does Los Angeles Department of Water & Power have?
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power serves 1,415,602 residential customers and 1,516,453 customers in total in California, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Los Angeles Department of Water & Power?
In 2025, the average Los Angeles Department of Water & Power customer was without power for 6 hr 48 min (SAIDI) over 0.78 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 89 min. The California average was 5 hr 52 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Los Angeles Department of Water & Power offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Multi-Family (R-3). Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Los Angeles Department of Water & Power offer net metering for solar?
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power had 95,898 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 603.1 MW of capacity and 4,305 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 Los Angeles Department of Water & Power before making decisions.