Electricity rates in Gilroy, CA
Gilroy (53,231 people, Santa Clara 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 Gilroy
| 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 Santa Clara County right now
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Outage history in Santa Clara County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 470 | 204 |
| Days with outages | 66 | 45 |
| Most customers out at once | 145,840 (17.3%) | 40,070 (4.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (470 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- San Martin 36.5¢
- Aromas 36.5¢
- Morgan Hill 36.5¢
- Interlaken 36.5¢
- San Juan Bautista 36.5¢
- Amesti 36.5¢
- Pajaro 36.5¢
- Watsonville 36.5¢
- Corralitos 36.5¢
- Las Lomas 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95020, 95021
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Gilroy?
Most homes in Gilroy 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 Gilroy?
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 Gilroy, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Gilroy.
How often does the power go out in Gilroy?
In 2025, customers in Santa Clara County averaged 3 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 45 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 40,070 customers (4.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.