LADWP Electric Rates & Plans
Electricity rates, plans, peak hours and solar rules for Los Angeles Department of Water & Power homes in California. Updated November 2026.
What homes pay
- Average home rate
- 27.88¢/kWh
- 1-year change
- +8.6%
- 201919.99¢
- 202322.99¢
- 202423.84¢
- 202526.48¢
- Sep 2025 to Aug 202627.88¢
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861M and Form EIA-861. Average rate: September 2025 to August 2026. 1-year change: January to August 2026 compared with January to August 2025.
Plans and peak hours
| Plan | Peak hours | Fixed monthly charge |
|---|---|---|
| Standard, tiered (R-1A) | None. Same price all day | $2.30, $7.90 or $22.70 (by past-year use) |
| Time of use (R-1B) | High peak 1 to 5 pm weekdays; low peak 10 am to 1 pm and 5 to 8 pm weekdays | $12.00 |
Source: LADWP residential electric rates, as of 2026.
Solar and battery rules
- Power you send back
- Net metering: each kWh you send back offsets one you buy.
Source: LADWP net energy metering.
Energy, on a better plan
Solar and battery storage for one monthly payment, at a lower rate than your utility. $0 to low upfront. We own the equipment and look after it.