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Electricity rates in Fortuna, CA

Typical rate
36.47¢
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Est. monthly bill
$169
464 kWh/month
vs. California
+11%
state 32.99¢
Outage time (2025)
9 hr 6 min
Humboldt County avg

Fortuna (12,000 people, Humboldt 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 Fortuna

UtilityTypeRateAvg billHomes (statewide)Outage min
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Investor-owned utility36.47¢$1691.74M273

Power outages in Humboldt County right now

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Outage history in Humboldt County

20242025
Outage minutes per customer1,333546
Days with outages172111
Most customers out at once10,657 (17.8%)7,600 (12.7%)
Worst day2024-12-052025-03-16

Outage minutes by month, 2025

  • Jan48
  • Feb29
  • Mar69
  • Apr32
  • May23
  • Jun43
  • Jul37
  • Aug38
  • Sep31
  • Oct27
  • Nov94
  • Dec75

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

ZIP codes: 95540

Frequently asked questions

What is the electricity rate in Fortuna?

Most homes in Fortuna 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 Fortuna?

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 Fortuna, CA?

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Fortuna.

How often does the power go out in Fortuna?

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.