Glendale Water & Power offers four electric rate schedules for our Residential Electric Customers under the L-1 rate class:

1. L-1-A Standard Service Rate
2. L-1-B Time of Use Service Rate (TOU)
3. L-1-D Customer-Owned-Generation-Standard Service Rate (Solar)
4. L-1-E Customer-Owned-Generation-Time-of-Use Service Rate (TOU Solar)

• These rates apply to individually metered single-family residences and master-metered or sub-metered multiple-family complexes, used primarily for residential purposes.
• A master-metered complex has one electric meter serving more than one apartment in a building or buildings.
• Master-metered multi-family residences, currently receiving service under this rate, are eligible for only the L-1-A portion of this rate. A master-metered complex may choose a time-of-use rate under Business Electric Rates.

L-1-A Standard Service Rate

• This is the rate Glendale Water & Power uses for standard residential electric services for single family residence, or multi-family residence.
• This is the rate your residential electric account will be billed, unless a different rate schedule is selected.
• Applicable to individually metered, single-family accommodations used primarily for domestic and household purposes and for master-metered multiple-family dwellings currently receiving service under the L-1 rate schedule. Master-metered multiple-family dwellings may only receive service under rate L-1-A. Master-metered dwellings may however receive service on a time-of-use basis under the L-2, LD-2 or PC-1 rate schedules. Customers with individually metered dwellings may choose to receive service under either the A (Standard), B (Time-of-Use) or D (Customer-Owned Generation) rate options.
• A low-income Glendale Care discount is offered under this rate. To be considered for this discount, an application must be filed with Glendale Water & Power. To be eligible for this discount, the total maximum gross income for all adult members of the household, can be no more than 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Check the Glendale Care page for more info.

• How do you know if you should consider TOU rates?

  If you average 2,000 kWh electric usage per bi-monthly billing, this rate may save you money. Use the following self-check list to determine whether you should consider trying this rate. If you answer “YES” to 3 or more questions in the list below, please call Customer Service to request an evaluation.

  1. Is there a swimming pool with a filter motor operating more than 4 hours per day?
  2. Is there central air conditioning (not an individual room air conditioner)?
  3. Is the residence heated by only electricity?
  4. Is the home an all-electric home (no gas appliances)?

L-1-D Customer Owned Generation Standard

L-1-E Customer Owned Generation Time-of-Use

This rate is not being offered at this time.

Explanation of Electric Charge Components Present:

Electric Customer Charge

• This charge is reflects the cost of metering support, customer service and maintaining your account, applied on a per meter basis.

Energy Charge

• This charge is related to the electric system operation and maintenance, charged on a $/kwh basis.

Energy Cost Adjustment Charge

• Charge or credit to adjust for the variation from projected costs of fuel and purchased power, charged on a $/kwh basis. Effective January 1, 2024, this charge is $0.00 per kilowatt sales.

Regulatory Adjustment Charge

• Charge or credit to adjust for the variance from projected regulatory compliance costs, charged on a $/kwh basis. Effective January 1, 2024, this charge is $0.00 per kilowatt sales.

Revenue Decoupling Charge

• Charge or credit to adjust for the difference between actual and projected sales volumes, charged on a $/kwh basis. Effective January 1, 2024, this charge is $0.00 per kilowatt sales.

Public Benefits Charge

• Charge to fund state-mandated programs benefiting the Glendale community. Charge is based on electrical total.

Demand Charge

• This charge only applies to commercial accounts and is the maximum demand within a 12-month period.

Reactive Power

• The maximum KVAR within the current billing cycle, charge applied per KVAR per day, to cover the impact of reactive power on the electrical system.

Electrical Charges Total

• Total cost of electric usage and associated charges.

Services by other City Departments and Taxes and surcharges

Hazardous Waste

• Cost of collection recycling, treatment and disposal of household and commercial hazardous waste products.

Rubbish

• Both tenants and owners may be charged a flat monthly fee for rubbish removal. Call (818) 548-3916 for more information.

Industrial Waste

• Inspection and sampling fee in connection with industrial waste discharge to sewer. Call (818) 548-4030 for more information.

State Energy Surcharge

• Mandated charges by the State of California based on electrical usage.

City Utility Users Tax

• City imposed tax based on total water and electrical charges.

Sewer

• Includes Glendale operational and Hyperion Sewer Treatment Plant costs (818) 548-3950.