Los Angeles Department of Water & Power residential customers paid an average of 23.84¢/kWh in 2024 —
18% below the California average of 29.08¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 1,410,191 residential customers across 2 CA counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, City of Azusa (19.08¢), works out about $513/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How Los Angeles Department of Water & Power compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Azusa | 19.08 | 15,599 | -4.75 | -$513 |
| City of Burbank Water and Power | 19.25 | 46,157 | -4.59 | -$496 |
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (this page) | 23.84 | 1,410,191 | — | — |
| City of Pasadena | 25.98 | 58,551 | +2.14 | +$231 |
| Southern California Edison (SCE) | 32.43 | 3,219,520 | +8.59 | +$928 |
| City of Glendale | 33.81 | 77,563 | +9.97 | +$1,077 |
5 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with Los Angeles Department of Water & Power. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than Los Angeles Department of Water & Power customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where Los Angeles Department of Water & Power customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | City of Vernon | 14.55 | +$1,003 |
| Inyo | Valley Electric Assn, Inc | 19.10 | +$512 |
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 | 22.99 | 23.84 | +3.7% |
| Residential customers | 1,400,054 | 1,410,191 | +0.7% |
Ownership: Municipal. Statewide context: California electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a Los Angeles Department of Water & Power bill
California is a regulated retail market — Los Angeles Department of Water & Power customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: cpuc.ca.gov.
Counties served (CA, EIA-861 2024)
Inyo · Los Angeles
Head-to-head comparisons
- Southern California Edison (SCE) vs Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
- Los Angeles Department of Water & Power vs City of Glendale
- Los Angeles Department of Water & Power vs City of Pasadena
Questions people ask
- Is Los Angeles Department of Water & Power more expensive than other California utilities?
- Los Angeles Department of Water & Power customers paid an average 23.84 cents/kWh in 2024 — 18% below the California volume-weighted average of 29.08 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Los Angeles Department of Water & Power?
- 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 Los Angeles Department of Water & Power have?
- 1,410,191 residential customers in California in 2024 across 2 counties, 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.