Electricity rates in Blue Lake, CA
Blue Lake (1,252 people, Humboldt 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 Blue Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 24.71¢ | $205 | 36K | 485 |
Power outages in Humboldt County right now
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Outage history in Humboldt County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,333 | 546 |
| Days with outages | 172 | 111 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,657 (17.8%) | 7,600 (12.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-05 | 2025-03-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,333 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bayside 36.5¢
- Arcata 36.5¢
- McKinleyville 36.5¢
- Myrtletown 36.5¢
- Eureka 36.5¢
- Cutten 36.5¢
- Westhaven-Moonstone 36.5¢
- Bayview 36.5¢
- Pine Hills 36.5¢
- Humboldt Hill 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95525
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Blue Lake?
Most homes in Blue Lake 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 Blue Lake: PacifiCorp (24.71¢).
What is the average electric bill in Blue Lake?
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 Blue Lake, CA?
2 utilities serve Blue Lake's ZIP codes: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., PacifiCorp. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Blue Lake?
In 2025, customers in Humboldt County averaged 9 hr 6 min without power. Outages hit 111 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-16, when 7,600 customers (12.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.