Electricity rates in Oildale, CA
Oildale (32,684 people, Kern 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 Oildale
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
| Southern California Edison Co. | Investor-owned utility | 33.11¢ | $157 | 3.26M | 545 |
Power outages in Kern County right now
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Outage history in Kern County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 274 | 338 |
| Days with outages | 65 | 105 |
| Most customers out at once | 19,305 (4.9%) | 79,327 (20.1%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-04 | 2025-01-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (274 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bakersfield 36.5¢
- Greenacres 36.5¢
- Rosedale 36.5¢
- Lamont 36.5¢
- Weedpatch 36.5¢
- Shafter 36.5¢
- Arvin 33.1¢
- McFarland 33.1¢
- Wasco 33.1¢
- Buttonwillow 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 93301, 93302, 93308
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Oildale?
Most homes in Oildale 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 Oildale: Southern California Edison Co. (33.11¢).
What is the average electric bill in Oildale?
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 Oildale, CA?
2 utilities serve Oildale's ZIP codes: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Southern California Edison Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Oildale?
In 2025, customers in Kern County averaged 5 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 105 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-09, when 79,327 customers (20.1%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.