Electricity rates in Johnstonville, CA
Johnstonville (1,024 people, Lassen County) is served by 5 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 Johnstonville
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
| Surprise Valley Electrification | Electric cooperative | 13.82¢ | $131 | 2,788 | — |
| Lassen Municipal Utility District | Municipal utility | 23.48¢ | $228 | 11K | 203 |
| Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 22.78¢ | $331 | 7,795 | 14,622 |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Lassen County right now
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Outage history in Lassen County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 15 | 61 |
| Days with outages | 6 | 10 |
| Most customers out at once | 476 (3.1%) | 767 (5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-26 | 2025-11-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (15 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Susanville 36.5¢
- Janesville 36.5¢
- Westwood 36.5¢
- Greenville 36.5¢
- Chester 36.5¢
- East Quincy 36.5¢
- Quincy 36.5¢
- Portola 36.5¢
- Magalia 36.5¢
- Burney 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 96127, 96130
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Johnstonville?
Most homes in Johnstonville 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 Johnstonville: Surprise Valley Electrification (13.82¢), Lassen Municipal Utility District (23.48¢), Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op (22.78¢).
What is the average electric bill in Johnstonville?
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 Johnstonville, CA?
5 utilities serve Johnstonville's ZIP codes: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Surprise Valley Electrification, Lassen Municipal Utility District, Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Johnstonville?
In 2025, customers in Lassen County averaged 61 min without power. Outages hit 10 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-05, when 767 customers (5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.