Electricity rates in Concord, CA
Concord (128,667 people, Contra Costa 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 Concord
| 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 Contra Costa County right now
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Outage history in Contra Costa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 328 | 183 |
| Days with outages | 102 | 76 |
| Most customers out at once | 41,219 (8.5%) | 11,336 (2.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-05-06 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (328 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Pacheco 36.5¢
- Pleasant Hill 36.5¢
- Contra Costa Centre 36.5¢
- Waldon 36.5¢
- Vine Hill 36.5¢
- Bay Point 36.5¢
- Walnut Creek 36.5¢
- Acalanes Ridge 36.5¢
- Clayton 36.5¢
- Martinez 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 94518, 94519, 94520, 94521, 94522, 94524, 94527, 94529
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Concord?
Most homes in Concord 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 Concord?
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 Concord, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Concord.
How often does the power go out in Concord?
In 2025, customers in Contra Costa County averaged 3 hr 3 min without power. Outages hit 76 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-06, when 11,336 customers (2.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.