Southern California Edison (SCE) residential customers paid an average of 32.43¢/kWh in 2024 —
12% above the California average of 29.08¢/kWh (EIA-861).
It served 3,219,520 residential customers across 16 CA counties.
Territories are fixed by address, but the cheapest nearby utility, Turlock Irrigation District (16.34¢), works out about $1,738/yr less at 10,800 kWh/yr.
How SCE compares with the utilities next door
| Utility | 2024 ¢/kWh | Customers | Δ vs SCE, ¢/kWh | $/yr difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turlock Irrigation District | 16.34 | 80,575 | -16.09 | -$1,738 |
| City of Anaheim | 17.11 | 105,839 | -15.32 | -$1,654 |
| Imperial Irrigation District | 17.91 | 142,078 | -14.51 | -$1,568 |
| City of Azusa | 19.08 | 15,599 | -13.34 | -$1,441 |
| City of Burbank Water and Power | 19.25 | 46,157 | -13.18 | -$1,423 |
| City of Riverside | 20.20 | 100,450 | -12.23 | -$1,321 |
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | 23.84 | 1,410,191 | -8.59 | -$928 |
| City of Colton | 24.85 | 17,472 | -7.58 | -$818 |
| Liberty Utilities | 25.92 | 43,902 | -6.50 | -$703 |
| City of Pasadena | 25.98 | 58,551 | -6.45 | -$697 |
| Bear Valley Electric Service | 30.67 | 23,327 | -1.76 | -$190 |
| Southern California Edison (SCE) (this page) | 32.43 | 3,219,520 | — | — |
15 bundled utilities (≥5,000 customers) share at least one county with SCE. Showing the 11 cheapest. Positive $/yr = that utility's customers pay more than SCE customers at the same usage. Territories are fixed by address — these gaps measure cost differences between areas, not options you can pick between.
Where SCE customers pay more (county benchmark)
| County | Cheapest utility in county | Their ¢/kWh | SCE premium, $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura | Surprise Valley Electrification | 13.14 | +$2,084 |
| Los Angeles | City of Vernon | 14.55 | +$1,930 |
| Riverside | City of Corona | 15.50 | +$1,828 |
| Tuolumne | Turlock Irrigation District | 16.34 | +$1,738 |
| Orange | City of Anaheim | 17.11 | +$1,654 |
| Imperial | Imperial Irrigation District | 17.91 | +$1,568 |
| San Diego | Imperial Irrigation District | 17.91 | +$1,568 |
| Inyo | Valley Electric Assn, Inc | 19.10 | +$1,439 |
Multiple utilities in one county means adjoining territories, not household choice — you cannot switch wires companies. Showing the 8 highest-premium counties of 16 served.
Rate trend and size
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average price, ¢/kWh | 32.34 | 32.43 | +0.3% |
| Residential customers | 3,182,068 | 3,219,520 | +1.2% |
Ownership: Investor Owned. Including delivery-only/third-party-supply accounts, SCE serves 4,594,415 residential customers in CA. Statewide context: California electricity rates.
Supply vs delivery on a SCE bill
California is a regulated retail market — SCE customers cannot choose a different supplier; rates are set in utility-commission proceedings. Official information: cpuc.ca.gov.
Counties served (CA, EIA-861 2024)
Fresno · Imperial · Inyo · Kern · Kings · Los Angeles · Madera · Mono · Orange · Riverside · San Bernardino · San Diego · Santa Barbara · Tulare · Tuolumne · Ventura
Head-to-head comparisons
- Southern California Edison (SCE) vs Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- Southern California Edison (SCE) vs Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
- Southern California Edison (SCE) vs San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
- Southern California Edison (SCE) vs Imperial Irrigation District
- Southern California Edison (SCE) vs City of Anaheim
- Southern California Edison (SCE) vs City of Riverside
- Southern California Edison (SCE) vs Turlock Irrigation District
- Southern California Edison (SCE) vs City of Glendale
Questions people ask
- Is Southern California Edison (SCE) more expensive than other California utilities?
- Southern California Edison (SCE) customers paid an average 32.43 cents/kWh in 2024 — 12% above the California volume-weighted average of 29.08 cents (EIA-861, bundled residential service).
- Can I switch away from Southern California Edison (SCE)?
- 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 Southern California Edison (SCE) have?
- 3,219,520 residential customers in California in 2024 across 16 counties, per its EIA-861 federal filing. Ownership type: investor-owned.
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.