Electricity rates in Sonora, CA
Sonora (4,818 people, Tuolumne 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 Sonora
| 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 Tuolumne County right now
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Outage history in Tuolumne County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,659 | 813 |
| Days with outages | 133 | 120 |
| Most customers out at once | 9,582 (40.6%) | 10,027 (42.5%) |
| Worst day | 2024-12-14 | 2025-09-02 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,659 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- East Sonora 36.5¢
- Jamestown 36.5¢
- Columbia 36.5¢
- Phoenix Lake 36.5¢
- Mono Vista 36.5¢
- Soulsbyville 36.5¢
- Tuolumne City 36.5¢
- Cedar Ridge 36.5¢
- Twain Harte 36.5¢
- Angels Camp 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95370
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sonora?
Most homes in Sonora 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 Sonora?
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 Sonora, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Sonora.
How often does the power go out in Sonora?
In 2025, customers in Tuolumne County averaged 13 hr 33 min without power. Outages hit 120 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-09-02, when 10,027 customers (42.5%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.