Electricity rates in Redding, CA
Redding (91,582 people, Shasta County) is served by 4 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 Redding
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
| City of Redding | Municipal utility | 19.23¢ | $154 | 39K | 74 |
| PacifiCorp | Investor-owned utility | 24.71¢ | $205 | 36K | 485 |
| City of Shasta Lake | Municipal utility | 23.23¢ | $182 | 4,278 | 80 |
Power outages in Shasta County right now
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Outage history in Shasta County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 487 | 333 |
| Days with outages | 78 | 70 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,406 (10.3%) | 10,992 (13.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-30 | 2025-09-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (487 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Shasta 36.5¢
- Shasta Lake 23.2¢
- Palo Cedro 36.5¢
- Bella Vista 36.5¢
- Anderson 36.5¢
- Lewiston 36.5¢
- Shingletown 36.5¢
- Red Bluff 36.5¢
- Weaverville 36.5¢
- Gerber 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 96001, 96002, 96003, 96049, 96099
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Redding?
Most homes in Redding 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 Redding: City of Redding (19.23¢), PacifiCorp (24.71¢), City of Shasta Lake (23.23¢).
What is the average electric bill in Redding?
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 Redding, CA?
4 utilities serve Redding's ZIP codes: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., City of Redding, PacifiCorp, City of Shasta Lake. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Redding?
In 2025, customers in Shasta County averaged 5 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 70 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-10, when 10,992 customers (13.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.