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Orange County Power Authority electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 36.4¢ per kWh in 2025, 10% above the California average of 33.0¢ for the latest 12 months.
Orange County Power Authority reports the energy (supply) part of the bill only. The rate above adds the California average for the other part, so treat it as an estimate.
Average rate
36.4¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$148/mo
At 408 kWh a month
1-year change
-5.6%
5 years: –
Average rate by year
202230.4¢
202334.5¢
202438.5¢
202536.4¢
Orange County Power Authority bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Orange County Power Authority's 2025 average rate of 36.4¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Orange County Power Authority | California average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh (about average here) | $182 | $165 |
| 750 kWh | $273 | $247 |
| 1,000 kWh | $364 | $330 |
| 1,500 kWh | $545 | $495 |
| 2,000 kWh | $727 | $660 |
Other utilities in California
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 5,055,556 | 37.5¢ |
| Southern California Edison Co | 4,627,247 | 31.5¢ |
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | 1,415,602 | 26.5¢ |
| San Diego Gas & Electric Co | 1,378,465 | 45.8¢ |
| San Diego Community Power | 851,153 | 39.2¢ |
| Clean Power Alliance of Southern Califor | 752,163 | 37.4¢ |
| Ava Community Energy | 657,327 | 37.9¢ |
| Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | 601,275 | 18.9¢ |
Orange County Power Authority: common questions
- How much does Orange County Power Authority charge per kWh?
- Orange County Power Authority residential customers paid an average of 36.4¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data. This is an estimate: Orange County Power Authority reports only part of the bill, so the California average for the other part is added.
- What is the average Orange County Power Authority electric bill?
- The average Orange County Power Authority household used 408 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $148 a month at the average rate.
- Is Orange County Power Authority cheaper than other utilities in California?
- Orange County Power Authority's average rate is 10% above the California average of 33.0¢. 30 of 59 utilities in California have a lower average rate.
- Did Orange County Power Authority raise rates?
- Orange County Power Authority's average residential rate changed -5.6% from 2024 to 2025.
- Is my Orange County Power Authority bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar California homes and your rate with Orange County Power Authority's average.
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Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.