Electricity rates in Fresno, CA
Fresno (542,107 people, Fresno 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 Fresno
| 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 Fresno County right now
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Outage history in Fresno County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 229 | 191 |
| Days with outages | 77 | 50 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,444 (3.8%) | 8,607 (1.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-11 | 2025-12-14 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (229 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Old Fig Garden 36.5¢
- Tarpey Village 36.5¢
- West Park 36.5¢
- Clovis 36.5¢
- Easton 36.5¢
- Fowler 36.5¢
- Del Rey 36.5¢
- Sanger 36.5¢
- Biola 36.5¢
- Caruthers 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 93650, 93701, 93702, 93703, 93704, 93705, 93706, 93707, 93708, 93709, 93710, 93711, 93712, 93714, 93715, 93716, 93717, 93718, 93720, 93721, 93722, 93723, 93724, 93725, 93726, 93727, 93728, 93729, 93730, 93737, 93740, 93741, 93744, 93745, 93747, 93750, 93755, 93760, 93761, 93764
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fresno?
Most homes in Fresno 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 Fresno?
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 Fresno, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Fresno.
How often does the power go out in Fresno?
In 2025, customers in Fresno County averaged 3 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 50 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-14, when 8,607 customers (1.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.