Electricity rates in Berkeley, CA
Berkeley (120,972 people, Alameda 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 Berkeley
| 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 Alameda County right now
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Outage history in Alameda County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 228 | 166 |
| Days with outages | 75 | 57 |
| Most customers out at once | 28,382 (3.8%) | 11,925 (1.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-02-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (228 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Albany 36.5¢
- Kensington 36.5¢
- Emeryville 36.5¢
- El Cerrito 36.5¢
- Piedmont 36.5¢
- Oakland 36.5¢
- Orinda 36.5¢
- East Richmond Heights 36.5¢
- Richmond 36.5¢
- Alameda 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 94701, 94702, 94703, 94704, 94705, 94707, 94708, 94709, 94710, 94712, 94720
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Berkeley?
Most homes in Berkeley 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 Berkeley?
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 Berkeley, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Berkeley.
How often does the power go out in Berkeley?
In 2025, customers in Alameda County averaged 2 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 57 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-13, when 11,925 customers (1.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.