EIA data through August 2026 · updated 2026-10-29

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power electricity rates

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (municipal) residential customers paid about 27.8¢ per kWh (Jan–Aug 2026) — an average bill of $116 for 485 kWh a month.

Avg. home price27.8¢per kWh

Residential customers1,410,191CA, 2024

Avg. monthly use485kWh

Commercial21.9¢per kWh

Industrial20.7¢per kWh

California has retail electricity choice. Many households can buy electricity supply from a competing supplier, while the local utility still delivers it. The averages here combine utility and supplier sales as reported to the EIA; your state’s public utility commission lists licensed suppliers.

What a month costs with Los Angeles Department of Water & Power

500 kWh / month · avg. use$139

900 kWh / month$250

1,200 kWh / month$334

Monthly cost at the average price of 27.8¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

California averageU.S. averageLos Angeles Department of Water & Power

Aug 202629.8¢per kWh

vs. 1 year ago-3.8%30.9¢

vs. 5 years ago+27.2%23.4¢

Record high35.3¢Apr 2026

Avg. home bill$235789 kWh, Aug

EIA forecast, Pacific25.2¢Dec 2027

Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Pacific region, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington.

ZIP codes served

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and 359 more.

Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.

Questions

What is Los Angeles Department of Water & Power’s electricity rate?

About 27.8¢ per kWh for residential customers (Jan–Aug 2026 average, EIA-861M), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Los Angeles Department of Water & Power electric bill?

$116 a month in 2024, for an average of 485 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Los Angeles Department of Water & Power cheaper than the California average?

Yes: 27.8¢ versus the California average of 29.8¢ (Aug 2026).