Electricity rates in Riverbank, CA
Riverbank (24,122 people, Stanislaus 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 Riverbank
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
| Modesto Irrigation District | Public power district | 23.49¢ | $177 | 105K | 36 |
Power outages in Stanislaus County right now
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Outage history in Stanislaus County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 30 | 23 |
| Days with outages | 10 | 9 |
| Most customers out at once | 13,425 (6.1%) | 5,165 (2.4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-23 | 2025-01-11 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (30 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Del Rio 23.5¢
- Oakdale 36.5¢
- Escalon 36.5¢
- Empire 23.5¢
- Modesto 23.5¢
- East Oakdale 36.5¢
- Bystrom 23.5¢
- Salida 36.5¢
- Ceres 23.5¢
- West Modesto 23.5¢
ZIP codes: 95367
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Riverbank?
Most homes in Riverbank 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 Riverbank: Modesto Irrigation District (23.49¢).
What is the average electric bill in Riverbank?
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 Riverbank, CA?
2 utilities serve Riverbank's ZIP codes: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Modesto Irrigation District. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Riverbank?
In 2025, customers in Stanislaus County averaged 23 min without power. Outages hit 9 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-11, when 5,165 customers (2.4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.