Electricity rates in Shasta Lake, CA
Shasta Lake (10,159 people, Shasta County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on City of Shasta Lake pay about 23.23¢/kWh, 30% less than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Shasta Lake
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Shasta Lake | Municipal utility | 23.23¢ | $182 | 4,278 | 80 |
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
Power outages in Shasta County right now
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Outage history in Shasta County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 487 | 333 |
| Days with outages | 78 | 70 |
| Most customers out at once | 8,406 (10.3%) | 10,992 (13.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-09-30 | 2025-09-10 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (487 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Redding 36.5¢
- Bella Vista 36.5¢
- Shasta 36.5¢
- Palo Cedro 36.5¢
- Anderson 36.5¢
- Lewiston 36.5¢
- Shingletown 36.5¢
- Weaverville 36.5¢
- Red Bluff 36.5¢
- Dunsmuir 24.7¢
ZIP codes: 96019, 96079, 96089
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Shasta Lake?
Most homes in Shasta Lake get power from City of Shasta Lake, where residential customers pay an average of 23.23¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Shasta Lake: Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (36.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Shasta Lake?
About $182 a month, based on 785 kWh a month (the average for City of Shasta Lake customers) at 23.23¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Shasta Lake, CA?
2 utilities serve Shasta Lake's ZIP codes: City of Shasta Lake, Pacific Gas & Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Shasta Lake?
In 2025, customers in Shasta County averaged 5 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 70 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-10, when 10,992 customers (13.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.