Electricity rates in San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo (47,339 people, San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo
| 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 Luis Obispo County right now
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Outage history in San Luis Obispo County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 605 | 431 |
| Days with outages | 128 | 126 |
| Most customers out at once | 31,018 (24.7%) | 8,779 (7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-04 | 2025-09-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (605 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Santa Margarita 36.5¢
- Avila Beach 36.5¢
- Pismo Beach 36.5¢
- Los Osos 36.5¢
- Grover Beach 36.5¢
- Arroyo Grande 36.5¢
- Morro Bay 36.5¢
- Oceano 36.5¢
- Atascadero 36.5¢
- Callender 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 93401, 93403, 93405, 93406, 93407, 93408, 93409, 93410
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in San Luis Obispo?
Most homes in San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo?
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 Luis Obispo, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves San Luis Obispo.
How often does the power go out in San Luis Obispo?
In 2025, customers in San Luis Obispo County averaged 7 hr 11 min without power. Outages hit 126 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-24, when 8,779 customers (7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.