Electricity rates in Los Banos, CA
Los Banos (37,457 people, Merced 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 Los Banos
| 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 Merced County right now
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Outage history in Merced County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 498 | 282 |
| Days with outages | 103 | 80 |
| Most customers out at once | 5,756 (10.3%) | 17,949 (32%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-03-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (498 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- South Dos Palos 36.5¢
- Dos Palos 36.5¢
- Gustine 36.5¢
- Newman 36.5¢
- Livingston 36.5¢
- Hilmar-Irwin 18.0¢
- Atwater 36.5¢
- Firebaugh 36.5¢
- Delhi 18.0¢
- Merced 24.5¢
ZIP codes: 93635
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Los Banos?
Most homes in Los Banos 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 Los Banos?
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 Los Banos, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Los Banos.
How often does the power go out in Los Banos?
In 2025, customers in Merced County averaged 4 hr 42 min without power. Outages hit 80 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-13, when 17,949 customers (32%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.