Electricity rates in Auburn, CA
Auburn (13,776 people, Placer County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Pacific Gas & Electric Co. pay about 36.47¢/kWh, 11% more than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Auburn
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
| Liberty Utilities | Investor-owned utility | 28.04¢ | $143 | 45K | 614 |
Power outages in Placer County right now
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Outage history in Placer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 839 | 313 |
| Days with outages | 80 | 69 |
| Most customers out at once | 55,153 (29.4%) | 20,493 (10.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-06-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (839 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- North Auburn 36.5¢
- Cool 36.5¢
- Newcastle 36.5¢
- Auburn Lake Trails 36.5¢
- Meadow Vista 36.5¢
- Loomis 36.5¢
- Lake of the Pines 36.5¢
- Granite Bay 36.5¢
- Rocklin 36.5¢
- Lincoln 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95602, 95603, 95604
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Auburn?
Most homes in Auburn get power from Pacific Gas & Electric Co., where residential customers pay an average of 36.47¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Auburn: Liberty Utilities (28.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Auburn?
About $169 a month, based on 464 kWh a month (the average for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. customers) at 36.47¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Auburn, CA?
2 utilities serve Auburn's ZIP codes: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Liberty Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Auburn?
In 2025, customers in Placer County averaged 5 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 69 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-30, when 20,493 customers (10.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.