Electricity rates in Thermalito, CA
Thermalito (6,646 people, Plumas 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 Thermalito
| 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 Plumas County right now
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Outage history in Plumas County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,444 | 2,278 |
| Days with outages | 99 | 81 |
| Most customers out at once | 10,426 (113%) | 11,108 (120.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-02 | 2025-12-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,444 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Oroville 36.5¢
- South Oroville 36.5¢
- Palermo 36.5¢
- Oroville East 36.5¢
- Biggs 36.5¢
- Gridley 36.5¢
- Berry Creek 36.5¢
- Durham 36.5¢
- Loma Rica 36.5¢
- Paradise 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95923, 95965, 95968
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Thermalito?
Most homes in Thermalito 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 Thermalito?
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 Thermalito, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Thermalito.
How often does the power go out in Thermalito?
In 2025, customers in Plumas County averaged 37 hr 58 min without power. Outages hit 81 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-25, when 11,108 customers (120.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.