Electricity rates in Pioneer, CA
Pioneer (1,094 people, Amador 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 Pioneer
| 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 Amador County right now
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Outage history in Amador County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 804 | 481 |
| Days with outages | 94 | 83 |
| Most customers out at once | 12,926 (75.8%) | 3,101 (18.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-29 | 2025-09-09 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (804 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Red Corral 36.5¢
- Buckhorn 36.5¢
- Pine Grove 36.5¢
- Jackson 36.5¢
- Sutter Creek 36.5¢
- Mountain Ranch 36.5¢
- Somerset 36.5¢
- Arnold 36.5¢
- San Andreas 36.5¢
- Forest Meadows 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95666
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pioneer?
Most homes in Pioneer 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 Pioneer?
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 Pioneer, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Pioneer.
How often does the power go out in Pioneer?
In 2025, customers in Amador County averaged 8 hr 1 min without power. Outages hit 83 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-09, when 3,101 customers (18.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.