Mission Viejo electricity and gas rates
Who supplies power and gas to Mission Viejo 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 qualifying deed-restricted affordable housing; it is $6.00 for CARE-enrolled customers and $12.08 for FERA-enrolled customers and those in qualifying deed-restricted affordable housing. The Domestic Multifamily Accommodation rate (Schedule DM) is exempt from the Base Services Charge; these customers continue to pay the Basic Charge.
| 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, based on a typical 35 therms; its bundled residential average rate (gas transportation, Public Purpose Program surcharge and gas commodity) fell from $2.09 to $2.00 per therm in August, and 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
Checked October 21, 2026. Every number here comes from the public sources listed, matched by our checker.
Rates change every year; this page shows when it was last checked. Nothing here is legal, tax or insurance advice.