Electric Rates
How BWP Bills for Electric Use
BWP offers different types of electric services and bills electric usage in Kilowatt-hours (kWh). All the electric rates shown below are in effect as of July 1, 2024.
Residential Rates
| Charge Type | Description | Amount | Unit/Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Service Rate | |||
| Customer Service Charge | $19.50 | Meter | |
| Service Size Charge | Small | $2.18 | Meter |
| Medium | $4.45 | Meter | |
| Large | $13.37 | Meter | |
| Energy Charge | First 300 kWh | $0.1460 | kWh |
| All additional kWh | $0.2442 | kWh | |
| ECAC | First 300 kWh | $0.0340 | kWh |
| All additional kWh | $0.0340 | kWh | |
| Composite (Energy + ECAC) | First 300 kWh | $0.1800 | kWh |
| All additional kWh | $0.2782 | kWh | |
| Minimum Charge | Small | $21.68 | Month |
| Medium | $23.95 | Month | |
| Large | $32.87 | Month | |
| Optional Time of Use (TOU) Rates for Electric Vehicle Owners | |||
| Customer Service Charge | $19.50 | Meter | |
| Service Size Charge | Small | $2.18 | Meter |
| Medium | $4.45 | Meter | |
| Large | $13.37 | Meter | |
| Energy Charge | Summer On-Peak | $0.3562 | kWh |
| Summer Mid-Peak | $0.2277 | kWh | |
| Summer Off-Peak | $0.1215 | kWh | |
| Winter Mid-Peak | $0.2277 | kWh | |
| Winter Off-Peak | $0.1215 | kWh | |
| Definitions: | Summer June 1 through October 31 On-Peak: 4pm to 7pm on weekdays, except holidays Mid-Peak: 8am to 4pm, 7pm to 11pm on weekdays, except holidays Off-Peak: All hours on weekends and holidays, 11pm to 8am on weekdays |
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| Non-Summer November 1 through May 31 Mid-Peak: 8am to 11pm on weekdays, except holidays Off-Peak: All hours on weekends and holidays, 11pm to 8am on weekdays |
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| Energy Cost Adjustment Charge (ECAC) | All kWh | $0.0340 | Meter |
| The monthly ECAC shall not increase or decrease by more than ten (10) percent from the prior month's ECAC. | |||
Definitions
- Small: A service location with two (2) or more meters per service drop that does not meet the definition of Large; typically, it is multifamily residential
- Medium: Service location with one (1) meter per service drop and does not meet the definition of Large; typically single-family residential
- Large: Service with panel size greater than 200A
Energy Cost Adjustment Charge (ECAC) is a charge which may be adjusted, per the city of Burbank’s Rules and Regulations, as BWP’s costs to produce and provide power increase or decrease. These causes include fluctuating natural gas prices or high demand during a heat wave or extreme cold spells. ECAC can be adjusted up or down by no more than 10% per month.
Questions
If you have questions about the rates or definitions call at (818) 238-3700 or send use an email.
Hours: 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, Excluding Holidays,
Electric Meter Opt-Out Alternative
Customers choosing the electric meter opt-out alternative by May 20, 2012, shall pay an initial one-time charge of $75.00 for replacement of their existing electric meter with a non-communicating digital meter, and a recurring monthly service charge of $10.00 for customers who receive service under the Basic Rate in subsection (A) of this section*. Customers under the Lifeline Service Rate in subsection (B) of this section* shall pay an initial one-time charge of $37.50 for replacement of their existing electric meter with a non-communicating digital meter and a recurring monthly service charge of $5.00. See below for Fee Schedule.
Rates and Charges for Burbank Businesses
Electric rates and charges for businesses are classified by the amount of energy that the business uses. Please refer to the rates in the City of Burbank Adopted Citywide Fee Schedule for more information.
Electric rates and charges are found in Article X - Electric Rates and Charges, starting on Page 154.
Electric Service Classification
The Electric Rate Classification explainer will help you identify which electric services classification your account is based on the information found on your bill.
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