Side by side (CA, EIA-861)
| Metric | Modesto Irrigation District | Turlock Irrigation District |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 average price, ¢/kWh | 21.78 | 16.34 |
| 2023 average price, ¢/kWh | 19.68 | 16.98 |
| Annual cost at 10,800 kWh, $/yr | $2,352 | $1,764 |
| Residential customers (2024) | 103,650 | 80,575 |
| Ownership | Public district | Public district |
| Counties served in CA | 2 | 3 |
Average price = residential revenue ÷ sales (bundled service): the all-in price customers actually paid, including supply, delivery and riders. Profiles: Modesto Irrigation District · Turlock Irrigation District · California overview.
Where the territories meet
Both utilities file EIA-861 service territory in: Stanislaus county (CA, 2024).
Adjoining or overlapping territory in a county does not mean households there can pick between the two — service maps are parcel-level and fixed. The county overlap mainly matters when choosing where to live or comparing town-level costs.
Can you actually choose between them?
No — not for delivery. Distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; Modesto Irrigation District and Turlock Irrigation District do not compete for the same meters. California is a regulated retail market — there is no residential supplier shopping; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings (cpuc.ca.gov). The price gap above mainly matters when choosing where to live, comparing towns, or benchmarking your bill.
Questions people ask
- Is Modesto Irrigation District cheaper than Turlock Irrigation District?
- No — in 2024 Modesto Irrigation District customers averaged 21.78 cents/kWh versus 16.34 for Turlock Irrigation District (EIA-861). Turlock Irrigation District was cheaper by 5.45 cents, about $588 per year at 10,800 kWh.
- Can I switch from Modesto Irrigation District to Turlock Irrigation District?
- No — distribution territories are exclusive and set by address; you cannot pick between the two wires companies. California has no residential supplier shopping either; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings.
- Why is Modesto Irrigation District more expensive than Turlock Irrigation District?
- EIA-861 averages reflect everything customers actually paid — supply costs, delivery rates, riders, and surcharges across each territory. Differences in generation mix, grid investment, storm costs, and customer density between Modesto Irrigation District and Turlock Irrigation District territory all feed the 5.45-cent gap.