Electricity rates in Thornton, CA
Thornton (1,131 people, San Joaquin 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 Thornton
| 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 San Joaquin County right now
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Outage history in San Joaquin County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 268 | 224 |
| Days with outages | 59 | 46 |
| Most customers out at once | 46,271 (14.3%) | 61,218 (18.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-06-20 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (268 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Walnut Grove 36.5¢
- Galt 36.5¢
- Woodbridge 36.5¢
- Collierville 36.5¢
- Lodi 23.1¢
- Herald 36.5¢
- Elk Grove 19.6¢
- Wilton 19.6¢
- Rio Vista 36.5¢
- Lockeford 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95686
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Thornton?
Most homes in Thornton 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 Thornton?
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 Thornton, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Thornton.
How often does the power go out in Thornton?
In 2025, customers in San Joaquin County averaged 3 hr 44 min without power. Outages hit 46 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-20, when 61,218 customers (18.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.