Electricity rates in Maxwell, CA
Maxwell (1,103 people, Colusa 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 Maxwell
| 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 Colusa County right now
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Outage history in Colusa County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,054 | 633 |
| Days with outages | 96 | 53 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,249 (22.6%) | 7,082 (71%) |
| Worst day | 2024-08-03 | 2025-11-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,054 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Williams 36.5¢
- Colusa 36.5¢
- Willows 36.5¢
- Arbuckle 36.5¢
- Sutter 36.5¢
- Biggs 36.5¢
- Gridley 36.5¢
- Dunnigan 36.5¢
- Clearlake Oaks 36.5¢
- South Yuba City 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95955
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Maxwell?
Most homes in Maxwell 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 Maxwell?
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 Maxwell, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Maxwell.
How often does the power go out in Maxwell?
In 2025, customers in Colusa County averaged 10 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 53 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-25, when 7,082 customers (71%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.