Electricity rates in Lake of the Pines, CA
Lake of the Pines (3,917 people, Placer 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 Lake of the Pines
| 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 Placer County right now
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Outage history in Placer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 839 | 313 |
| Days with outages | 80 | 69 |
| Most customers out at once | 55,153 (29.4%) | 20,493 (10.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-06-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (839 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Meadow Vista 36.5¢
- Colfax 36.5¢
- North Auburn 36.5¢
- Auburn 36.5¢
- Auburn Lake Trails 36.5¢
- Cool 36.5¢
- Newcastle 36.5¢
- Grass Valley 36.5¢
- Foresthill 36.5¢
- Penn Valley 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95602, 95722, 95736
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Lake of the Pines?
Most homes in Lake of the Pines 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 Lake of the Pines?
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 Lake of the Pines, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Lake of the Pines.
How often does the power go out in Lake of the Pines?
In 2025, customers in Placer County averaged 5 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 69 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-30, when 20,493 customers (10.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.