Southern California Edison provides electricity service to Irvine and the surrounding California area. The local climate significantly impacts energy costs throughout the year.
12.5¢/kWh
Average residential rate
The average Irvine residential customer pays approximately 12.5¢ per kilowatt-hour. Your actual rate depends on your specific rate plan, usage tier, and time of use.
| Plan | Base Rate | Peak Hours | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiered Rate Plan | 0.30 | N/A | Customers who want a simple, predictable rate structure and can limit their overall energy consumption. |
| TOU-D-4-9PM | N/A | 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. weekdays | Customers who can shift their energy use to off-peak hours, especially those with electric vehicles or who are home during the day. |
| TOU-D-5-8PM | N/A | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. weekdays | Customers who can shift their energy use to earlier in the day. May benefit families with children or those who work from home. |
| TOU-D-PRIME | N/A | 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. weekdays | A rate for an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid owners and lessees, customers with a residential battery, or customers with an electric heat pump system for water or space heating. |
| Budget Billing Plan | N/A | N/A | Customers who want predictable monthly payments to even out the highs and lows of their energy bills. |
Tiered Rate Plan: Customers who want a simple, predictable rate structure and can limit their overall energy consumption.
TOU-D-4-9PM: Customers who can shift their energy use to off-peak hours, especially those with electric vehicles or who are home during the day.
TOU-D-5-8PM: Customers who can shift their energy use to earlier in the day. May benefit families with children or those who work from home.
Compared to Santa Ana (35.3¢/kWh), Irvine residents pay approximately 22.8¢/kWh less on average.
*Rates shown are approximate and subject to change. Verify current rates at sce.com.*
Irvine's climate significantly impacts energy costs throughout the year.
| Season | Typical Bill Range | Primary Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (Jun-Aug) | $150-$300 | Air conditioning |
| Winter (Dec-Feb) | $80-$180 | Heating |
| Spring/Fall | $70-$120 | Baseline usage |
Summer bills in Irvine can reach $300, while residents in Huntington Beach typically see summer peaks around $400.
*Bill estimates based on average Irvine household usage of 1,100 kWh/month.*
Southern California Edison rates in Irvine have changed over the past several years:
Recent rate adjustments have been approved by the state utility commission.
Southern California Edison serves Irvine and surrounding areas in California.
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