WattBuy’s Guide toElectricity in
Electricity in
Los Angeles
California
California
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Los Angeles
January
$291February
$266March
$278April
$279May
$276June
$272July
$273August
$274September
$262lowestOctober
$293highestNovember
$273December
$282Carbon Emissions
361 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
914 kWh
Los Angeles's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 44% of Los Angeles's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 33%. Nuclear provides 8% of the energy in Los Angeles. Hydroelectric provides 8% of the energy in Los Angeles. Wind provides 6% of the energy in Los Angeles.
44%
Natural Gas
33%
Solar
8%
Nuclear
8%
Hydroelectric
6%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
1,030 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$12,115
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
5 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Los Angeles can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
| incentive | savings | utility | |
| Light Bulbs | $3 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $65 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $75 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
Southern California Edison has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Option A Single-Family Residence | TOU | 11¢ to 86¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 26¢ to 74¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family | TOU | 30¢ to 54¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 24¢ to 61¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 30¢ to 54¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) | TOU | 24¢ to 61¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
| Option B Residence | TOU | 15¢ to 71¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 27¢ to 59¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 11¢ to 86¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 27¢ to 59¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 26¢ to 74¢ |
| Option B Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 15¢ to 71¢ |
| Domestic Time-of-Use Electric Vehicle Charging: TOU-EV-1 | TOU | 17¢ to 77¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
City of Vernon has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Domestic Service | Fixed | 9¢ |
| Domestic Service TOU | TOU | 6¢ to 27¢ |
LADWP has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Time of Use | TOU | 20¢ to 30¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 1 (Greater than 1050 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 1 (350-1050 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 2 (Greater than 1500 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Multi-Family (R-3) | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 2 (Less than 500 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 2 (500-1500 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 1 (Less than 350 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
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