Electricity rates in San Jose, CA
San Jose (997,368 people, Santa Clara 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 San Jose
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
| City of Santa Clara | Municipal utility | 18.31¢ | $73 | 54K | 69 |
| City of Palo Alto | Municipal utility | 21.66¢ | $112 | 26K | 68 |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Santa Clara County right now
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Outage history in Santa Clara County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 470 | 204 |
| Days with outages | 66 | 45 |
| Most customers out at once | 145,840 (17.3%) | 40,070 (4.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-03-31 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (470 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Santa Clara 18.3¢
- Campbell 36.5¢
- East Foothills 36.5¢
- Milpitas 36.5¢
- Cupertino 36.5¢
- Sunnyvale 36.5¢
- Saratoga 36.5¢
- Monte Sereno 36.5¢
- Los Gatos 36.5¢
- Mountain View 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95025, 95101, 95103, 95106, 95108, 95109, 95110, 95111, 95112, 95113, 95115, 95116, 95117, 95118, 95119, 95120, 95121, 95122, 95123, 95124, 95125, 95126, 95127, 95128, 95129, 95130, 95131, 95132, 95133, 95134, 95135, 95136, 95138, 95139, 95141, 95148, 95150, 95151, 95152, 95153
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in San Jose?
Most homes in San Jose 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 San Jose: City of Santa Clara (18.31¢), City of Palo Alto (21.66¢).
What is the average electric bill in San Jose?
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 Jose, CA?
4 utilities serve San Jose's ZIP codes: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., City of Santa Clara, City of Palo Alto, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in San Jose?
In 2025, customers in Santa Clara County averaged 3 hr 24 min without power. Outages hit 45 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-31, when 40,070 customers (4.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.