Electricity rates in Seaside, CA
Seaside (33,025 people, Monterey 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 Seaside
| 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 Monterey County right now
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Outage history in Monterey County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,145 | 699 |
| Days with outages | 82 | 82 |
| Most customers out at once | 41,884 (21.4%) | 22,739 (11.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-14 | 2025-12-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,145 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Del Rey Oaks 36.5¢
- Monterey 36.5¢
- Pacific Grove 36.5¢
- Carmel-by-the-Sea 36.5¢
- Del Monte Forest 36.5¢
- Marina 36.5¢
- Carmel Valley Village 36.5¢
- Boronda 36.5¢
- Salinas 36.5¢
- Castroville 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 93955
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Seaside?
Most homes in Seaside 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 Seaside?
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 Seaside, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Seaside.
How often does the power go out in Seaside?
In 2025, customers in Monterey County averaged 11 hr 39 min without power. Outages hit 82 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-25, when 22,739 customers (11.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.