Southern California Edison (SCE)

What started in 1886 as a small local business partnership providing power from a steam engine for holiday festivities in Visalia has grown into Southern California Edison (SCE), one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric utilities. The company's early days were defined by a wave of consolidation, led by visionary leaders who merged several small electric power companies springing up around the region. By 1909, these predecessor companies officially incorporated under the name Southern California Edison, setting the stage for a century of monumental growth and technological advancement.

Throughout its long and complex journey, SCE has powered the expansion of Southern California through boom-and-bust cycles, natural disasters, and rapid population growth. The company has consistently invested in infrastructure, building a vast electricity system that today includes over 125,000 miles of distribution and transmission lines. From installing the first DC-power underground conduits in the Southwest to operating the world's longest power line in 1899, SCE has always been at the forefront of energy innovation.

Today, headquartered in Rosemead, California, Southern California Edison delivers reliable, clean, and affordable electricity to more than 15 million people across a 50,000-square-mile service area. As a primary subsidiary of Edison International, the company is spearheading the transformation into a clean energy future. With a strong emphasis on efficient electrification, grid modernization, and renewable energy solutions, SCE is actively supporting California's ambitious goal to become net-zero by 2045, ensuring that the communities it serves continue to thrive in an evolving energy landscape.