Electricity rates in Oakland, CA
Oakland (419,267 people, Alameda 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 Oakland
| 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 Alameda County right now
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Outage history in Alameda County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 228 | 166 |
| Days with outages | 75 | 57 |
| Most customers out at once | 28,382 (3.8%) | 11,925 (1.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-02-13 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (228 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Emeryville 36.5¢
- Alameda 36.5¢
- Piedmont 36.5¢
- Berkeley 36.5¢
- Albany 36.5¢
- Orinda 36.5¢
- Kensington 36.5¢
- Bayview-Hunters Point 28.3¢
- Moraga 36.5¢
- El Cerrito 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 94601, 94602, 94603, 94604, 94605, 94606, 94607, 94609, 94610, 94611, 94612, 94613, 94614, 94615, 94617, 94618, 94619, 94621, 94622, 94623, 94624, 94649, 94659, 94660, 94661, 94666
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oakland?
Most homes in Oakland 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 Oakland?
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 Oakland, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Oakland.
How often does the power go out in Oakland?
In 2025, customers in Alameda County averaged 2 hr 46 min without power. Outages hit 57 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-02-13, when 11,925 customers (1.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.