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Electricity rates in Plumas Lake, CA

Typical rate
36.47¢
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Est. monthly bill
$169
464 kWh/month
vs. California
+11%
state 32.99¢
Outage time (2025)
2 hr 45 min
Sutter County avg

Plumas Lake (5,853 people, Sutter 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 Plumas Lake

UtilityTypeRateAvg billHomes (statewide)Outage min
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.Investor-owned utility36.47¢$1691.74M273

Power outages in Sutter County right now

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Outage history in Sutter County

20242025
Outage minutes per customer581165
Days with outages4942
Most customers out at once22,015 (52%)3,924 (9.3%)
Worst day2024-02-052025-11-25

Outage minutes by month, 2025

  • Jan6
  • Feb5
  • Mar9
  • Apr14
  • May21
  • Jun18
  • Jul5
  • Aug5
  • Sep7
  • Oct16
  • Nov9
  • Dec53

Less outage time than 2024 (581 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.

Nearby cities

ZIP codes: 95961, 95992

Frequently asked questions

What is the electricity rate in Plumas Lake?

Most homes in Plumas Lake 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 Plumas Lake?

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 Plumas Lake, CA?

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Plumas Lake.

How often does the power go out in Plumas Lake?

In 2025, customers in Sutter County averaged 2 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 42 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-25, when 3,924 customers (9.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.