Los Angeles Department of Water & Power Electricity Rates
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power residential customers pay an average of 23.8¢/kWh (EIA-861, 2024, bundled service), or about $115.63 per month — 25% below the California state average. See what your bill looks like at that rate below.
23.8¢/kWh
EIA-861, 2024, bundled
$115.63
per month, residential
-25%
32.0¢/kWh state avg
What a Los Angeles Department of Water & Power bill looks like by usage
Monthly cost at Los Angeles Department of Water & Power's effective 23.8¢/kWh rate vs the California average of 32.0¢/kWh. U.S. homes average about 863 kWh/month.
| Monthly usage | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | CA average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $119.20 | $159.85 |
| 750 kWh | $178.80 | $239.77 |
| 1,000 kWh | $238.40 | $319.70 |
| 1,250 kWh | $298.00 | $399.63 |
| 1,500 kWh | $357.60 | $479.55 |
| 2,000 kWh | $476.80 | $639.40 |
Find what drives your Los Angeles Department of Water & Power bill
Rates and averages explain the price of a kilowatt-hour, not how many you use. A plug-in energy meter logs what one corded 120 V appliance really draws over a week. A whole-home monitor logs every circuit at once, so the biggest loads on your own bill show up by name — its sensors clip on inside the panel, which is work for an electrician if that isn't you.
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Plug-in power meter
P3 International Kill A Watt P4400
Best for: Measuring what one plug-in appliance really uses
Whole-home energy monitor
Emporia Vue 3 Home Energy Monitor (16 circuit sensors)
Best for: Measuring hardwired and 240 V loads, or every circuit at once
EV charging cost on Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
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Frequently asked questions
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Start with our guide to estimating and lowering your electric bill, then find the culprits with the appliance running-cost tables. EV driver on a time-of-use plan? See off-peak EV charging.