City of Pasadena residential customers paid an average of 25.98¢/kWh in 2024 —
11% below the California average of 29.08¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 58,551 residential customers across 1 CA county.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of Azusa (19.08¢), works out about $744/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How City of Pasadena compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Pasadena, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Azusa | 19.08 | 15,599 | -6.89 | -$744 |
| City of Burbank Water and Power | 19.25 | 46,157 | -6.73 | -$727 |
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | 23.84 | 1,410,191 | -2.14 | -$231 |
| City of Pasadena (this page) | 25.98 | 58,551 | — | — |
| Southern California Edison (SCE) | 32.43 | 3,219,520 | +6.45 | +$697 |
| City of Glendale | 33.81 | 77,563 | +7.83 | +$846 |
5 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Pasadena. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Pasadena customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where City of Pasadena customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City of Pasadena premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | City of Vernon | 14.55 | +$1,234 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 24.14 | 25.98 | +7.6% |
| Residential customers | 58,128 | 58,551 | +0.7% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: California electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Pasadena bill
California is a regulated retail market — City of Pasadena customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: cpuc.ca.gov.
Counties served (CA, EIA-861 2024)
Los Angeles
Head-to-head comparisons
- Southern California Edison (SCE) vs City of Pasadena
- Los Angeles Department of Water & Power vs City of Pasadena
- City of Glendale vs City of Pasadena
Questions people ask
- Is City of Pasadena more expensive than other California utilities?
- City of Pasadena customers paid an average 25.98 cents/kWh in 2024 — 11% below the California volume-weighted average of 29.08 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Pasadena?
- No — distribution territory is fixed by address and California has no residential supplier shopping. Rate changes go through the state utility commission (cpuc.ca.gov).
- How many customers does City of Pasadena have?
- 58,551 residential customers in California in 2024, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: municipal.
About these numbers. Rates shown are averages computed from federal regulatory filings (EIA Form 861)
and public tariff databases — confirm with your utility before making decisions; your actual rate depends on your tariff,
usage, and riders. Distribution utility is determined by address and generally cannot be chosen; in retail-choice states
you may choose your supplier for the supply portion of the bill. Savings figures use 10,800 kWh/yr
(US average residential usage) and are estimates, not quotes. EnergySavings is an independent data project by CertiHomes
and is not affiliated with any utility, supplier, or government agency.