Electricity rates in Chester, CA
Chester (2,144 people, Plumas 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 Chester
| 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 Plumas County right now
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Outage history in Plumas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,444 | 2,278 |
| Days with outages | 99 | 81 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,426 (113%) | 11,108 (120.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-02 | 2025-12-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,444 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Westwood 36.5¢
- Greenville 36.5¢
- Quincy 36.5¢
- East Quincy 36.5¢
- Susanville 36.5¢
- Johnstonville 36.5¢
- Shingletown 36.5¢
- Janesville 36.5¢
- Forest Ranch 36.5¢
- Magalia 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 96020
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Chester?
Most homes in Chester 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 Chester?
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 Chester, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Chester.
How often does the power go out in Chester?
In 2025, customers in Plumas County averaged 37 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 81 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-25, when 11,108 customers (120.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.