City of Riverside residential customers paid an average of 20.20¢/kWh in 2024 —
31% below the California average of 29.08¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 100,450 residential customers across 1 CA county.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Imperial Irrigation District (17.91¢), works out about $247/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How City of Riverside compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs City of Riverside, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Irrigation District | 17.91 | 142,078 | -2.29 | -$247 |
| City of Riverside (this page) | 20.20 | 100,450 | — | — |
| Southern California Edison (SCE) | 32.43 | 3,219,520 | +12.23 | +$1,321 |
| City of Moreno Valley | 39.87 | 7,936 | +19.67 | +$2,124 |
3 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with City of Riverside. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than City of Riverside 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 Riverside customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | City of Riverside premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | City of Corona | 15.50 | +$508 |
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 | 18.37 | 20.20 | +9.9% |
| Residential customers | 100,056 | 100,450 | +0.4% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: California electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a City of Riverside bill
California is a regulated retail market — City of Riverside customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: cpuc.ca.gov.
Counties served (CA, EIA-861 2024)
Riverside
Head-to-head comparisons
- Southern California Edison (SCE) vs City of Riverside
- Imperial Irrigation District vs City of Riverside
Questions people ask
- Is City of Riverside more expensive than other California utilities?
- City of Riverside customers paid an average 20.20 cents/kWh in 2024 — 31% below the California volume-weighted average of 29.08 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from City of Riverside?
- 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 Riverside have?
- 100,450 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.