Electricity rates in South Lake Tahoe, CA
South Lake Tahoe (21,706 people, El Dorado County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Pacific Gas & Electric Co. pay about 36.47¢/kWh, 11% more than the California average.
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Electric companies serving South Lake Tahoe
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
| Liberty Utilities | Investor-owned utility | 28.04¢ | $143 | 45K | 614 |
Power outages in El Dorado County right now
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Outage history in El Dorado County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,083 | 732 |
| Days with outages | 137 | 125 |
| Most customers out at once | 17,547 (18.3%) | 23,136 (24.2%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-24 | 2025-03-05 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,083 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tahoma 36.5¢
- Sunnyside-Tahoe City 28.0¢
- Dollar Point 28.0¢
- Kings Beach 28.0¢
- Tahoe Vista 28.0¢
- Truckee 36.5¢
- Pollock Pines 36.5¢
- Camino 36.5¢
- Somerset 36.5¢
- Buckhorn 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 96150, 96151, 96152, 96154, 96155, 96156, 96157, 96158
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in South Lake Tahoe?
Most homes in South Lake Tahoe 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of South Lake Tahoe: Liberty Utilities (28.04¢).
What is the average electric bill in South Lake Tahoe?
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 South Lake Tahoe, CA?
2 utilities serve South Lake Tahoe's ZIP codes: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Liberty Utilities. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in South Lake Tahoe?
In 2025, customers in El Dorado County averaged 12 hr 12 min without power. Outages hit 125 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-03-05, when 23,136 customers (24.2%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.