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SCE (Southern California Edison) Electricity Rate per kWh in 2026

Residential Rate
31.87¢
Commercial
21.43¢
Customers
5.1M
Rate Type
tou

How much does SCE charge per kWh in 2026?

SCE’s estimated effective residential rate is about 31.87 cents per kWh as of May 2026. A typical home using 1,000 kWh a month pays roughly $343, including the about $24 monthly customer charge. Commercial service runs about 21.43c/kWh. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on SCE’s official rate schedule.

About SCE

SCE (Southern California Edison) serves approximately 5.1 million residential customers across CA. The estimated effective residential rate is about 31.87 cents per kWh as of May 2026 - a representative average; see the official tariff schedule for your exact rate.

Service area: Southern California excluding San Diego area: Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, Ventura counties

Parent company: Edison International

Recent rate case: Since November 2025 SCE applies California's income-graduated Base Services Charge (CPUC Decision 24-05-028): a fixed $24.15 per month for non-CARE/FERA residential customers (about $6 for CARE, $12 for FERA), paired with a reduction in per-kWh usage prices so a typical bill is roughly unchanged. Underlying rates are set through periodic CPUC General Rate Cases; consult the tariff schedule linked above for current pricing.

Time-of-Use Rate Schedule

Peak Hours
52¢/kWh
4pm-9pm daily
Off-Peak
20.5¢/kWh
All other times

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SCE Bill Calculator: Cost by Monthly Usage

Estimated monthly bill at 31.87c/kWh plus the $24 fixed charge. Formula: kWh x rate + fixed charge.

Monthly usageEstimated bill
250 kWh$103.82/mo
500 kWh$183.50/mo
750 kWh$263.17/mo
1,000 kWh (typical home)$342.85/mo
1,250 kWh$422.52/mo
1,500 kWh$502.20/mo

A representative estimate using the effective average rate. Your exact bill depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges. Calculate with your own usage ->

Quick Reference
Fixed charge$24/mo
States servedCA
Rate structuretou
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current SCE rate per kWh?+
SCE (Southern California Edison)'s estimated effective residential rate is about 31.87 cents per kWh as of May 2026. This is a representative average; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel/rider charges shown on the utility's official rate schedule (linked below). The estimated commercial rate is 21.43c/kWh, and the monthly fixed customer charge is roughly $24 regardless of usage.
What rate structure does SCE use?+
SCE (Southern California Edison) uses a tou rate structure. Time-of-Use rates charge 52c/kWh during peak hours (4pm-9pm daily) and 20.5c/kWh during off-peak hours. Customers can save money by shifting usage to off-peak periods.
How do I calculate my SCE bill from the rate per kWh?+
Multiply your monthly kilowatt-hours by the per-kWh rate, then add the fixed customer charge. Using SCE's estimated effective residential rate of 31.87 cents per kWh and its roughly $24 monthly fixed charge, a home using 750 kWh a month works out to about (750 x $0.3187) + $24 = $263.17 a month. The table above shows the same math across usage levels from 250 to 1,500 kWh. This is a representative estimate; your exact rate depends on the tariff, season, and fuel and rider charges on the official schedule linked above.
How do I find my SCE rate on my bill?+
Your electricity bill shows the total kWh consumed and the charges applied. Look for the 'energy charge' or 'supply charge' line item - this is the per-kWh rate times your usage. Delivery charges (transmission and distribution) are listed separately and represent a significant portion of your total rate. The fixed customer charge appears as a flat line item. Your effective combined rate (all charges / total kWh) may differ from the tariff rate due to the fixed charge amortization.
What recent rate changes has SCE made?+
Since November 2025 SCE applies California's income-graduated Base Services Charge (CPUC Decision 24-05-028): a fixed $24.15 per month for non-CARE/FERA residential customers (about $6 for CARE, $12 for FERA), paired with a reduction in per-kWh usage prices so a typical bill is roughly unchanged. Underlying rates are set through periodic CPUC General Rate Cases; consult the tariff schedule linked above for current pricing.
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