Electricity rates in Ben Lomond, CA
Ben Lomond (6,234 people, Santa Cruz County) is served by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.. Homes on Pacific Gas & Electric Co. pay about 36.47¢/kWh, 11% more than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Ben Lomond
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
Power outages in Santa Cruz County right now
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Outage history in Santa Cruz County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,438 | 839 |
| Days with outages | 109 | 105 |
| Most customers out at once | 36,292 (30.7%) | 26,822 (22.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-12-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,438 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Brookdale 36.5¢
- Lompico 36.5¢
- Felton 36.5¢
- Mount Hermon 36.5¢
- Boulder Creek 36.5¢
- Scotts Valley 36.5¢
- Bonny Doon 36.5¢
- Pasatiempo 36.5¢
- Lexington Hills 36.5¢
- Santa Cruz 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95005
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Ben Lomond?
Most homes in Ben Lomond 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¢.
What is the average electric bill in Ben Lomond?
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 Ben Lomond, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Ben Lomond.
How often does the power go out in Ben Lomond?
In 2025, customers in Santa Cruz County averaged 13 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 105 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-25, when 26,822 customers (22.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.