EX-23 3 a2201616zex-23.htm EXHIBIT 23
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Exhibit 23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-161379) of Southern California Edison Company of our report dated February 28, 2011 relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appears in this Form 10-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Los Angeles, California
February 28, 2011

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Exhibit 23