Your Southern California Edison Bill is Changing:
FACE is pleased to share the following information from Southern California Edison on the California Assembly Bill 205. Beginning in November 2025, electricity bills will be restructured for residential customers, including those with solar.
Why is My Electric Bill Changing?
California Assembly Bill 205 requires electric utilities to adjust the way electric customers are billed in order to make it more affordable to use electric technologies and clean energy.
What is Changing on the Bill?
This is not a new fee or tax, but rather a change in how electric bills are structured. The following changes will automatically be applied to the customer's bill.
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Base Services Charge: This charge will replace the current Basic Charge to cover essential costs to maintain the infrastructure which keeps homes connected to the electric grid. Below are the approximate Base Services Charge Amounts: Customers not enrolled in CARE, FERA, or living in a qualified Deed-Restricted Affordable Housing (DRAH) - $24 per month FERA customers and customers living in qualified DRAH housing - $12 per month CARE customers - $6 per month
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Lower Electricity Costs for Energy Delivery: Customers may see total electricity prices lowered by approximately 10% per kilowatt hour
What's an Example of How My Bill Might Change?
Will my Bill go up?
Bills may go up, down, or stay the same depending on your electricity usage. Generation charges, taxes, fees, and bill credits will not change. Visit sce.com/BaseServicesCharge to view more average monthly bill samples for General, CARE, FERA, and DRAH Customers.
You can also visit sce.com/rateplantool to use SCE's Rate Plan comparison Tool and get a personalized rate comparison based on your energy usage.
Can I get a Discount?
CARE and FERA programs help qualifying families of all sizes lower their monthly energy bills when they need it the most. Enrollment in either program may also qualify customers for a discounted Base Services Charge. Visit sce.com/assistance to see if you qualify for CARE or FERA.
Income-qualified customers may qualify for free, energy-efficient appliances through our Energy Savings Assistance program (ESA). Customers can visit sce.com/esa to learn more.
Need Help Understanding How AB 205 Will Affect You?
Visit sce.com/BaseServicesCharge or call 1-800-253-8123 to learn more.
