Electricity rates in Santa Rosa, CA
Santa Rosa (178,127 people, Sonoma 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 Santa Rosa
| 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 Sonoma County right now
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Outage history in Sonoma County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,048 | 497 |
| Days with outages | 108 | 78 |
| Most customers out at once | 51,885 (24.2%) | 21,741 (10.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-12-24 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,048 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Larkfield-Wikiup 36.5¢
- Sebastopol 36.5¢
- Rohnert Park 36.5¢
- Cotati 36.5¢
- Graton 36.5¢
- Windsor 36.5¢
- Kenwood 36.5¢
- Forestville 36.5¢
- Penngrove 36.5¢
- Calistoga 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95401, 95402, 95403, 95404, 95405, 95406, 95407, 95409
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Santa Rosa?
Most homes in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa?
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 Santa Rosa, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Santa Rosa.
How often does the power go out in Santa Rosa?
In 2025, customers in Sonoma County averaged 8 hr 17 min without power. Outages hit 78 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-24, when 21,741 customers (10.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.