Electricity rates in San Carlos, CA
San Carlos (29,931 people, San Mateo 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 San Carlos
| 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 San Mateo County right now
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Outage history in San Mateo County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 752 | 390 |
| Days with outages | 100 | 94 |
| Most customers out at once | 81,483 (24.8%) | 36,840 (11.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-01-16 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (752 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Belmont 36.5¢
- Redwood City 36.5¢
- Emerald Lake Hills 36.5¢
- Foster City 36.5¢
- Atherton 36.5¢
- Highlands-Baywood Park 36.5¢
- San Mateo 36.5¢
- Woodside 36.5¢
- Menlo Park 36.5¢
- West Menlo Park 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 94070
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in San Carlos?
Most homes in San Carlos 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 San Carlos?
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 San Carlos, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves San Carlos.
How often does the power go out in San Carlos?
In 2025, customers in San Mateo County averaged 6 hr 30 min without power. Outages hit 94 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-01-16, when 36,840 customers (11.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.