Electricity rates in 92521 — Riverside, CA
Homes in ZIP 92521 pay about 20.2¢ per kWh (City of Riverside (CA), 2024 average). The California average is 29.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 20.2¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 92521 is
Outlined: ZIP code area · scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving 92521
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in CA |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Riverside (CA) Municipal | 20.2¢ 2024 | $129 | 100,450 |
| Southern California Edison Co. Investor Owned · serves Riverside County | 33.1¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $164 | 4,594,415 |
| Imperial Irrigation District Political Subdivision · serves Riverside County | 22.2¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $208 | 142,078 |
| City of Banning (CA) Municipal · serves Riverside County | 19.4¢ 2024 | $176 | 13,358 |
| City of Moreno Valley (CA) Municipal · serves Riverside County | 39.9¢ 2024 | $194 | 7,936 |
| Anza Electric Coop Inc. Cooperative · serves Riverside County | 25.1¢ 2024 | $253 | 4,815 |
| City of Corona (CA) Municipal · serves Riverside County | 16.6¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $83 | 1,285 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Riverside County; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
California price trend
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.
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 about 92521
How much does electricity cost in 92521?
About 20.2¢ per kWh for homes (City of Riverside (CA), 2024 average, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $182.
Who is the electric utility for 92521?
City of Riverside (CA), with about 100,450 residential customers in California; 6 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in CA getting more expensive?
The California residential average was 29.8¢ per kWh in August 2026, down 3.8% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in CA?
California allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.