Electricity rates in El Dorado Hills, CA
El Dorado Hills (42,108 people, El Dorado 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 El Dorado Hills
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
| Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Public power district | 19.55¢ | $130 | 601K | 50 |
Power outages in El Dorado County right now
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Outage history in El Dorado County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,083 | 732 |
| Days with outages | 137 | 125 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,547 (18.3%) | 23,136 (24.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-24 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,083 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Folsom 19.6¢
- Cameron Park 36.5¢
- Granite Bay 36.5¢
- Orangevale 36.5¢
- Shingle Springs 36.5¢
- Gold River 19.6¢
- Fair Oaks 19.6¢
- Citrus Heights 19.6¢
- Rocklin 36.5¢
- Loomis 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95762
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in El Dorado Hills?
Most homes in El Dorado Hills 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 El Dorado Hills: Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (19.55¢).
What is the average electric bill in El Dorado Hills?
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 El Dorado Hills, CA?
2 utilities serve El Dorado Hills's ZIP codes: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Sacramento Municipal Util Dist. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in El Dorado Hills?
In 2025, customers in El Dorado County averaged 12 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 125 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 23,136 customers (24.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.