Electricity rates in Placerville, CA
Placerville (10,650 people, El Dorado 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 Placerville
| 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 El Dorado County right now
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Outage history in El Dorado County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,083 | 732 |
| Days with outages | 137 | 125 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,547 (18.3%) | 23,136 (24.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-24 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,083 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Diamond Springs 36.5¢
- Camino 36.5¢
- Shingle Springs 36.5¢
- Somerset 36.5¢
- Cameron Park 36.5¢
- Pollock Pines 36.5¢
- Georgetown 36.5¢
- Auburn Lake Trails 36.5¢
- El Dorado Hills 36.5¢
- Cool 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95667
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Placerville?
Most homes in Placerville 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 Placerville?
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 Placerville, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Placerville.
How often does the power go out in Placerville?
In 2025, customers in El Dorado County averaged 12 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 125 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 23,136 customers (24.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.