Desert Community Energy Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for Desert Community Energy and how they compare to the California average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of Desert Community Energy average $118.57/month at 19.28¢/kWh — below the California average of $164.72.
Where Desert Community Energy rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2020–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7.6¢/kWh | $46.64/mo | 26,176 |
| 2021 | 9.27¢/kWh | $65.05/mo | 28,941 |
| 2022 | 13.59¢/kWh | $91.24/mo | 28,528 |
| 2023 | 20.04¢/kWh | $116.99/mo | 28,204 |
| 2024 | 19.28¢/kWh | $118.57/mo | 28,095 |
Rate context in California
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Desert Community Energy's 2024 annual figure.
Desert Community Energy vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | Desert Community Energy | California (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $118.57/mo | $164.72/mo |
| Rate | 19.28¢/kWh | 34.74¢/kWh |
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with Desert Community Energy?
Desert Community Energy residential customers averaged $118.57 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,422.79 per year.
What does Desert Community Energy charge per kWh?
Desert Community Energy averaged 19.28¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does Desert Community Energy compare to the California average?
Desert Community Energy bills average $118.57 — lower than the California average of $164.72 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does Desert Community Energy serve?
Desert Community Energy served 28,095 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in CA.
Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Desert Community Energy. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.