Electricity rates in Cottonwood, CA
Cottonwood (3,850 people, Shasta 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 Cottonwood
| 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 Shasta County right now
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Outage history in Shasta County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 487 | 333 |
| Days with outages | 78 | 70 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,406 (10.3%) | 10,992 (13.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-30 | 2025-09-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (487 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
ZIP codes: 96022
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Cottonwood?
Most homes in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood?
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 Cottonwood, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Cottonwood.
How often does the power go out in Cottonwood?
In 2025, customers in Shasta County averaged 5 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 70 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-10, when 10,992 customers (13.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.