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

Merced Irrigation District electricity rates

Merced Irrigation District (political subdivision) residential customers paid about 24.3¢ per kWh (2024 average) — an average bill of $156 for 642 kWh a month.

Avg. home price24.3¢per kWh
Residential customers11,366CA, 2024
Avg. monthly use642kWh
Commercial19.3¢per kWh
Industrial15.6¢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 Merced Irrigation District

500 kWh / month$121
650 kWh / month · avg. use$158
900 kWh / month$218
1,200 kWh / month$291

Monthly cost at the average price of 24.3¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.

Price trend

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California averageU.S. average
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.

EIA publishes monthly figures only for larger utilities; this one reports yearly, so the chart shows the state.

ZIP codes served

93620Dos Palos93635Los Banos93661Santa Rita Park93665South Dos Palos95301Atwater95303Ballico95312Cressey95315Delhi95317El Nido95322Gustine95324Hilmar95333Le Grand95334Livingston95340Merced95341Merced95343Merced95344Merced95348Merced95365Planada95369Snelling95374Stevinson95388Winton

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 Merced Irrigation District’s electricity rate?

About 24.3¢ per kWh for residential customers (2024 average, EIA-861), including fixed charges spread over usage.

What is the average Merced Irrigation District electric bill?

$156 a month in 2024, for an average of 642 kWh (EIA-861).

Is Merced Irrigation District cheaper than the California average?

Yes: 24.3¢ versus the California average of 29.8¢ (Aug 2026).