SCE Rate Advisory

Our Rates are Changing January 1, 2025

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Throughout the year, we submit requests to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to change our rates. These requests must be approved by the CPUC. Changes to our rates may cause your monthly electricity bill to increase or decrease.

Current Average Residential Rate: 32.5 cents per kWh cents per kWh (29.3 cents per kWh w/Climate Credit)

New Average Residential Rate: 31.6 cents per kWh cents per kWh (29.6 cents per kWh w/Climate Credit)

The table below shows an estimate of how your residential SCE bill may be affected by our January 1, 2025, rate change:

Average Residential Customer¹ Monthly Bill Impacts


Type of Customer	Currently Monthly Bill	Proposed Change	New Monthly Bill	%Change
Residential Bill	$173.58	$2.46	$176.04	1.4%
CARE Residential Bill (income qualified)	$117.50	-$6.69	$110.81	-5.7%

Type of Customer	Residential Bill
Currently Monthly Bill	$173.58
Proposed Change	$2.46
New Monthly Bill	$176.04
%Change	1.4%
Type of Customer	CARE Residential Bill (income qualified)
Currently Monthly Bill	$117.50
Proposed Change	-$6.69
New Monthly Bill	$110.81
%Change	-5.7%

Average Residential Customer Monthly Bill Impact with California Climate Credit


Type of Customer	Currently Monthly Bill	Proposed Change	New Monthly Bill	%Change
Residential Bill	$159.25	$7.46	$166.71	4.7%
CARE Residential Bill (income qualified)	$103.17	-$1.69	$101.48	-1.6%

Type of Customer	Residential Bill
Currently Monthly Bill	$159.25
Proposed Change	$7.46
New Monthly Bill	$166.71
%Change	4.7%
Type of Customer	CARE Residential Bill (income qualified)
Currently Monthly Bill	$103.17
Proposed Change	-$1.69
New Monthly Bill	$101.48
%Change	-1.6%

¹A typical residential customer using 500kWh per month.

The January 1, 2025, rate change is the net result of both increases and decreases to various items collected in electricity rates:

The rate change is the cumulative result of decisions issued last year for multiple SCE requests.
The rate decrease is mainly due to forecasts of natural gas and power prices being higher than actual usage. Eligible residential and commercial customers will also receive a semi-annual California Climate Credit of $56. The CPUC approved these cost recoveries in a decision issued in December of 2024 (Decision 24-12-039).
We are implementing $283 million of costs through rates, to recover costs associated with the extended operations at Diablo Canyon Power Plant up to an additional five years beyond its current license period in 2024 and 2025. This implementation results in an increase for all customers. The CPUC approved these cost recoveries in a decision issued in December of 2024 (Decision 24-12-033).
Every January 1 we adjust transmission rates governed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) associated with accessing the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) controlled grid. This rate adjustment resulted in an increase in transmission rates.
At the end of each year, we adjust our rates based on the amount of electricity our customers actually use compared to what we forecasted. If the total amount of electricity used is lower than forecasted, as was the case in 2024, rates are increased to make up the difference.
The decrease in residential average rates is driven by an expected increase in CARE enrollments in 2025. With a larger portion of residential customers enrolled in CARE, more customers will receive the CARE discount and pay lower bills (i.e., lower average rates) – resulting in an overall lower average residential rate.

We offer a variety of programs, tools, incentives, and rebates to help you reduce energy usage and manage costs at home and at work. Visit our Home Efficiency Guide for energy-saving tips, and learn more about ways to save.