Modesto Irrigation District electricity rates
Public power district · California · WECC region · CAISO
Modesto Irrigation District is a public power district or authority run by an elected or appointed board, serving 104,671 homes in California. Its residential customers pay an average of 23.49¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 31% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Modesto Irrigation District bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate |
|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $117.45 |
| 1,000 kWh | $234.90 |
| 1,500 kWh | $352.35 |
| 2,000 kWh | $469.80 |
Modesto Irrigation District residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule DR Residential Service - Renewable Energytime-of-use | 2013-04-01 | $12.50 | 18.7¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Modesto Irrigation District rate history
2015–2025: +28% change in the average residential rate (17.96¢ → 23.03¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Modesto Irrigation District | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 36 | 352 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 0.43 | 1.28 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 85 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 31 | 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 Modesto Irrigation District's counties, customers averaged 2 hr 23 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Joaquin | 224 | 46 | 61,218 | 2025-06-20 |
| Stanislaus | 23 | 9 | 5,165 | 2025-01-11 |
Modesto Irrigation District service area
Modesto Irrigation District serves 2 counties in California and 31 ZIP codes.
San Joaquin, Stanislaus
Cities: Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, Manteca, Ceres, Riverbank, Oakdale, Ripon, Salida, Garden Acres, Waterford, Escalon, Hughson, West Modesto, Rancho Calaveras, Empire, Bystrom, Copperopolis, Valley Springs, Jamestown, Kennedy, East Oakdale, Linden, Del Rio, Riverdale Park
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 1,040 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 11,986 |
| Home batteries paired with solar | 1,173 |
| Homes in demand response (e.g. thermostat rebates) | 2,750 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $370,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 496 MWh |
Modesto Irrigation District at a glance
| Ownership | Public power district |
| Services | Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Wholesale Marketing, Retail Marketing, Bundled |
| Commercial rate | 18.48¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 13.34¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $477,589,800 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 2,592,230 MWh |
| Peak demand | 649 MW summer · 347 MW winter |
| Power from own generation | 11% (rest purchased) |
| Line losses | 0.1% |
| Balancing authority | BANC |
| EIA utility ID | 12745 |
| Website | espportfolios.com |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Modesto Irrigation District's electricity rate?
Modesto Irrigation District residential customers pay an average of 23.49¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 29% below the California average of 32.99¢ and 31% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Modesto Irrigation District electric bill?
About $177 a month. The average Modesto Irrigation District home uses 751 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $235.
How many customers does Modesto Irrigation District have?
Modesto Irrigation District serves 104,671 residential customers and 134,563 customers in total in California, across 2 counties.
How reliable is Modesto Irrigation District?
In 2025, the average Modesto Irrigation District customer was without power for 36 min (SAIDI) over 0.43 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 31 min. The California average was 5 hr 52 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Modesto Irrigation District offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 1 time-of-use residential plan, including Schedule DR Residential Service - Renewable Energy. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Modesto Irrigation District offer net metering for solar?
Modesto Irrigation District had 11,986 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 60.9 MW of capacity and 1,173 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 Modesto Irrigation District before making decisions.