Southern California Edison provides electricity service to Santa Ana and the surrounding California area. The local climate significantly impacts energy costs throughout the year.
35.3¢/kWh
Average residential rate
The average Santa Ana residential customer pays approximately 35.3¢ per kilowatt-hour.
| Plan | Base Rate | Peak Hours | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time-of-Use (TOU-D-4-9PM) | $0.79 per day | Summer Weekdays 4-9 p.m. | Customers who stay up late. May benefit smaller households in coastal areas with moderately sized homes or condos. |
| Time-of-Use (TOU-D-5-8PM) | $0.79 per day | Summer Weekdays 5-8 p.m. | Customers who stay up late. May benefit smaller households in coastal areas with moderately sized homes or condos. |
| Time-of-Use (TOU-D-PRIME) | $0.79 per day | 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. | 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. |
Time-of-Use (TOU-D-4-9PM): Customers who stay up late. May benefit smaller households in coastal areas with moderately sized homes or condos.
Time-of-Use (TOU-D-5-8PM): Customers who stay up late. May benefit smaller households in coastal areas with moderately sized homes or condos.
Time-of-Use (TOU-D-PRIME): 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.
Santa Ana rates are approximately 22.8¢/kWh higher than in Anaheim (12.5¢/kWh), which may be due to local infrastructure costs and demand patterns.
*Rates shown are approximate and subject to change. Verify current rates at https://www.sce.com.*
Santa Ana has a semi-arid climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. This leads to higher electricity usage in the summer for air conditioning.
| Season | Typical Bill Range | Primary Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (Jun-Aug) | $200-$325 | Air conditioning |
| Winter (Dec-Feb) | $150-$200 | Heating |
| Spring/Fall | $100-$200 | Baseline usage |
Summer bills in Santa Ana can reach $325, while residents in Huntington Beach typically see summer peaks around $400.
*Bill estimates based on average Santa Ana household usage of 971 kWh/month.*
Southern California Edison rates in Santa Ana have changed over the past several years:
SCE rates have increased multiple times since 2020, with a significant increase in 2025. The current average residential rate is 35.3 cents per kWh.
Rates are expected to continue to rise, with projected increases of 5.6% in 2026 and 5.1% in 2027.
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