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Southern California Edison rate increase

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Southern California Edison's latest approved rate change took effect January 1, 2026: Thomas Fire and Montecito Debris Flow recovery bonds. See the details below for what the sources say about bill impacts.

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Thomas Fire and Montecito Debris Flow recovery bonds

Rider · Electric

In effect

Typical residential bill (500 kWh/month)

  • +$1.10/modate not disclosed (+0.6%)SCE's estimate in its application notice, assuming 35-year bonds; CARE customers exempt
Filed
April 30, 2025
Decided
August 28, 2025
Effective
January 1, 2026
Requested increase
Not disclosed
Approved increase
Not disclosed
Docket
A.25-04-021

The CPUC approved a financing order letting SCE issue recovery bonds for about $1.629 billion of previously approved Thomas Fire and Montecito Debris Flow claims costs, which it estimated saves ratepayers about $606 million versus utility financing. The bond charge is not applied to CARE customers. SCE added $122 million to rates for these bonds on Jan. 1, 2026.

Utility's stated reasons

  • 2017 Thomas Fire and 2018 Montecito Debris Flow claims costs
  • lower financing cost than traditional utility financing
Sources (4) · Verified against regulator or utility filings

Last verified Sep 29, 2026

January 2026 rate change

Fuel / purchased power · Electric

In effect

Typical residential bill (500 kWh/month)

  • −$5.51/mostarting January 1, 2026 (−2.9%)typical residential customer, before the California Climate Credit; baseline reflects the Base Services Charge added Nov. 15, 2025

Typical bill before the change: $193.06/month

Filed
Not disclosed
Decision expected
—
Effective
January 1, 2026
Requested increase
Not disclosed
Approved increase
Not disclosed
Docket
Not disclosed

SCE's Jan. 1, 2026 change was a small net decrease. Lower generation rates from the 2026 fuel and power forecast (D.25-12-028) and a $151 million cut for Diablo Canyon costs outweighed increases of $476 million for 2026 funding approved in the 2025 rate case and $122 million for Thomas Fire and Montecito recovery bonds.

Utility's stated reasons

  • lower forecast generation costs
  • lower Diablo Canyon extended-operation costs
  • 2026 general rate case funding
  • Thomas Fire and Montecito recovery bonds
Sources (1) · Based on news or utility announcements

Last verified Sep 29, 2026

2025 general rate case (2025-2028)

Base rate case · Electric

In effect

Typical residential bill (500 kWh/month)

  • +$15.52/mostarting October 1, 2025 (+9.1%)CPUC estimate for a non-CARE customer (June 2025 bill as baseline); excludes recovery of the 2025 shortfall

Typical bill before the change: $171.17/month

Filed
May 12, 2023
Decided
September 18, 2025
Effective
October 1, 2025
Requested increase
$1.9 billion
Approved increase
$1.08 billion
Docket
A.23-05-010

The CPUC set SCE's 2025 base revenue requirement at $9.664 billion, up $1.082 billion (12.61%), versus the $1.901 billion (22.15%) increase SCE sought; 2025 figures are shown. The decision allows $41.78 billion for 2025-2028. Because it came late, the 2025 shortfall is collected over 24 months; SCE began the new rates Oct. 1, 2025.

Utility's stated reasons

  • wildfire risk reduction, including undergrounding and covered conductor
  • aging infrastructure replacement
  • grid upgrades for load growth and electrification
Sources (4) · Verified against regulator or utility filings

Last verified Sep 29, 2026

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Utility website: www.sce.com

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