Electricity rates in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA
Sunnyside-Tahoe City (1,557 people, Placer County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Liberty Utilities pay about 28.04¢/kWh, 15% less than the California average.
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Electric companies serving Sunnyside-Tahoe City
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Utilities | Investor-owned utility | 28.04¢ | $143 | 45K | 614 |
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
Power outages in Placer County right now
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Outage history in Placer County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 839 | 313 |
| Days with outages | 80 | 69 |
| Most customers out at once | 55,153 (29.4%) | 20,493 (10.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-06-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (839 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Dollar Point 28.0¢
- Tahoma 36.5¢
- Tahoe Vista 28.0¢
- Kings Beach 28.0¢
- Truckee 36.5¢
- South Lake Tahoe 36.5¢
- Pollock Pines 36.5¢
- Foresthill 36.5¢
- Camino 36.5¢
- Georgetown 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 96141, 96145, 96146
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sunnyside-Tahoe City?
Most homes in Sunnyside-Tahoe City get power from Liberty Utilities, where residential customers pay an average of 28.04¢/kWh including all charges. The California average is 32.99¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Sunnyside-Tahoe City: Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (36.47¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sunnyside-Tahoe City?
About $143 a month, based on 510 kWh a month (the average for Liberty Utilities customers) at 28.04¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA?
2 utilities serve Sunnyside-Tahoe City's ZIP codes: Liberty Utilities, Pacific Gas & Electric Co.. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sunnyside-Tahoe City?
In 2025, customers in Placer County averaged 5 hr 13 min without power. Outages hit 69 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-30, when 20,493 customers (10.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.