POWER HUNGRY: In the 1860s, Anaheim was...
POWER HUNGRY: In the 1860s, Anaheim was the only town in what would become Orange County, and its standout status persists today. . . . It’s the only city with major professional sports teams and the huge facilities that go with them. It’s got the largest convention center on the West Coast. And it’s the only city with its own power company. . . . The city buys electricity from various sources and imports it. “It’s a matter of having greater influence over your own destiny,” says City Manager James D. Ruth. “It’s an attitude that goes back to our city founders.”
Low Wattage
Anaheim homes have the lowest average monthly electric bills in Orange County. A comparison: Average monthly bill Fullerton: $64.18 Orange: $62.76 Garden Grove: $61.20 Santa Ana: $51.06 Anaheim: $48.09 Sources: City of Anaheim; Southern California Edison
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