Electric Rates

Electric Rates

Every year, the City of Burbank adopts a Citywide Fee Schedule that governs all charges and fees for City services, including fees for electricity.

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
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
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.

Comprised of Energy Charge and ECAC and may differ from billed rate due to rounding. Each of the rates above shall be increased or decreased by no more than 10% each month. 
The minimum charge shall be the sum of the Customer Service Charge and the Service Size Charge.
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. 

Download Fee Schedule >

Electric Service Classification

BWP categorizes its commercial accounts by Electric Service Classifications: Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large General Service.

The Electric Rate Classification explainer will help you identify which electric services classification your account is based on the information found on your bill.