Electricity rates in Murphys, CA
Murphys (2,213 people, Calaveras 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 Murphys
| 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 Calaveras County right now
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Outage history in Calaveras County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 2,861 | 1,080 |
| Days with outages | 154 | 129 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,088 (71.1%) | 9,751 (52.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-04-04 | 2025-09-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (2,861 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Forest Meadows 36.5¢
- Angels Camp 36.5¢
- Mountain Ranch 36.5¢
- Columbia 36.5¢
- Arnold 36.5¢
- Cedar Ridge 36.5¢
- Sonora 36.5¢
- East Sonora 36.5¢
- Phoenix Lake 36.5¢
- San Andreas 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95247
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Murphys?
Most homes in Murphys 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 Murphys?
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 Murphys, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Murphys.
How often does the power go out in Murphys?
In 2025, customers in Calaveras County averaged 17 hr 60 min without power. Outages hit 129 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-25, when 9,751 customers (52.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.