Electricity rates in Nevada City, CA
Nevada City (3,152 people, Nevada County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Pacific Gas & Electric Co. pay about 36.47¢/kWh, 11% more than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Nevada City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
| Liberty Utilities | Investor-owned utility | 28.04¢ | $143 | 45K | 614 |
Power outages in Nevada County right now
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Outage history in Nevada County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,361 | 705 |
| Days with outages | 121 | 99 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,388 (35.2%) | 21,263 (40.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-05-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,361 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Grass Valley 36.5¢
- Lake Wildwood 36.5¢
- Penn Valley 36.5¢
- Colfax 36.5¢
- Lake of the Pines 36.5¢
- Meadow Vista 36.5¢
- Challenge-Brownsville 36.5¢
- Foresthill 36.5¢
- Beale Air Force Base 36.5¢
- Loma Rica 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95959
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Nevada City?
Most homes in Nevada City 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Nevada City: Liberty Utilities (28.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in Nevada City?
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 Nevada City, CA?
2 utilities serve Nevada City's ZIP codes: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Liberty Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Nevada City?
In 2025, customers in Nevada County averaged 11 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 99 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-29, when 21,263 customers (40.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.