La Palma electricity and gas rates
Who supplies power and gas to La Palma houses and what a typical house uses: about 523 kWh of electricity and 35 therms of gas a month.
Electricity: Southern California Edison
SCE Domestic rate with SCE generation, from the SCE and OCPA joint rate comparison: $0.38865 per kWh in total (generation $0.11761 + delivery $0.27104), an average monthly bill of $203.26 at 523 kWh; SCE rates as of June 1, 2026. SCE's Base Services Charge is $24.15 a month for customers not enrolled in CARE, FERA or affordable-housing programs.
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $24.15 a month |
| Per kWh | 38.87¢ |
Gas: SoCalGas
SoCalGas's August 2026 average non-CARE residential bill was $68.91 a month for a typical 35 therms; its bundled residential average rate (transportation, public purpose surcharge and gas commodity) is about $2.00 per therm, and gas commodity rates change monthly. SoCalGas's non-CARE residential fixed charge was $0.16 per day as of September 2025.
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Fixed charge | $4.87 a month |
| Per therm | $1.8298 |
Ways to pay less
- Low income: CARE discount on SCE and SoCalGas. Low-income customers enrolled in CARE get a 30-35% discount on their electric bill and 20% on their natural gas bill. How: Contact SCE or SoCalGas, or apply on their websites.
- Income slightly above CARE limits: FERA electric discount. Families whose income slightly exceeds the CARE limits may qualify for FERA, an 18% discount on electricity bills. How: To request an application form, contact your utility company or visit its website.
Sources
- energycenter.org/sites/default/files/docs/nav/programs/smp/2
- www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/divisions/energy-divisi
- www.cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/electrical-energy/elec
Checked October 22, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
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