Electricity rates in Millbrae, CA
Millbrae (22,795 people, San Mateo 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 Millbrae
| 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 San Mateo County right now
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Outage history in San Mateo County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 752 | 390 |
| Days with outages | 100 | 94 |
| Most customers out at once | 81,483 (24.8%) | 36,840 (11.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-01-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (752 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Burlingame 36.5¢
- Hillsborough 36.5¢
- San Bruno 36.5¢
- South San Francisco 36.5¢
- San Mateo 36.5¢
- Pacifica 36.5¢
- Brisbane 36.5¢
- Highlands-Baywood Park 36.5¢
- Colma 36.5¢
- Foster City 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 94030
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Millbrae?
Most homes in Millbrae 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 Millbrae?
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 Millbrae, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Millbrae.
How often does the power go out in Millbrae?
In 2025, customers in San Mateo County averaged 6 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 94 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-16, when 36,840 customers (11.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.