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
$391highestFebruary
$368March
$344April
$296lowestMay
$315June
$296lowestJuly
$326August
$336September
$313October
$321November
$297December
$337Carbon Emissions
419 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,012 kWh
Los Angeles's energy comes from Solar, Natural Gas, Hydroelectric, Wind, and Nuclear. Solar is the largest source of electricity, providing 41% of Los Angeles's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 24%. Hydroelectric provides 16% of the energy in Los Angeles. Wind provides 10% of the energy in Los Angeles. Nuclear provides 9% of the energy in Los Angeles.
41%
Solar
24%
Natural Gas
16%
Hydroelectric
10%
Wind
9%
Nuclear
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 | |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $75 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Refrigerators (purchase) | $65 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Room Air Conditioning (purchase) | $50 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Smart Thermostats | $75 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
| Light Bulbs | $3 | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) | See Details |
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 | 21¢ to 31¢ |
| Residential Multi-Family (R-3) | Fixed | 16¢ to 17¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 2 (Greater than 1500 kWh) | Fixed | 21¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 1 (350-1050 kWh) | Fixed | 21¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 2 (500-1500 kWh) | Fixed | 21¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 2 (Less than 500 kWh) | Fixed | 20¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 1 (Less than 350 kWh) | Fixed | 21¢ to 36¢ |
| Residential Service: Zone 1 (Greater than 1050 kWh) | Fixed | 21¢ to 36¢ |
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¢ |
Southern California Edison has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Domestic Time-of-Use Electric Vehicle Charging: TOU-EV-1 | TOU | 17¢ to 77¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family | Fixed | 33¢ to 43¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 26¢ to 75¢ |
| Option B Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 27¢ to 60¢ |
| Option B Residence | TOU | 17¢ to 68¢ |
| Residential Service - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | Fixed | 34¢ to 43¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential Rate (4-9 PM) Single-Family Residence | TOU | 27¢ to 60¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 30¢ to 53¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) | TOU | 25¢ to 57¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (Prime) All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 25¢ to 57¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence | TOU | 11¢ to 82¢ |
| Option DT - Single Family | TOU | 30¢ to 53¢ |
| Option A Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 11¢ to 82¢ |
| Time-Of-Use Residential (5-8 PM) Single-Family Residence All-Electric Allocation | TOU | 25¢ to 73¢ |
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