Electricity rates in Sacramento, CA
Sacramento (524,943 people, Sacramento County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Sacramento Municipal Util Dist pay about 19.55¢/kWh, 41% less than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Sacramento
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Public power district | 19.55¢ | $130 | 601K | 50 |
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
Power outages in Sacramento County right now
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Outage history in Sacramento County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 288 | 80 |
| Days with outages | 30 | 31 |
| Most customers out at once | 207,107 (33.1%) | 25,268 (4%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-08-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (288 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- West Sacramento 36.5¢
- Fruitridge Pocket 19.6¢
- Parkway 19.6¢
- Arden-Arcade 19.6¢
- Rosemont 19.6¢
- La Riviera 19.6¢
- Florin 19.6¢
- Rio Linda 19.6¢
- Elverta 36.5¢
- Carmichael 19.6¢
ZIP codes: 94203, 94204, 94205, 94206, 94207, 94208, 94209, 94211, 94229, 94230, 94232, 94234, 94235, 94236, 94237, 94239, 94240, 94244, 94245, 94247, 94248, 94249, 94250, 94252, 94254, 94256, 94257, 94258, 94259, 94261, 94262, 94263, 94267, 94268, 94269, 94271, 94273, 94274, 94277, 94278
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sacramento?
Most homes in Sacramento get power from Sacramento Municipal Util Dist, where residential customers pay an average of 19.55¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Sacramento: Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (36.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sacramento?
About $130 a month, based on 663 kWh a month (the average for Sacramento Municipal Util Dist customers) at 19.55¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Sacramento, CA?
2 utilities serve Sacramento's ZIP codes: Sacramento Municipal Util Dist, Pacific Gas & Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sacramento?
In 2025, customers in Sacramento County averaged 80 min without power. Outages hit 31 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-08-24, when 25,268 customers (4%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.