Electricity rates in Truckee, CA
Truckee (16,299 people, Nevada County) is served by 4 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 Truckee
| 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 |
| Truckee Donner P U D | Public power district | 25.63¢ | $231 | 15K | 1,024 |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal utility | — | — | 0 | — |
Power outages in Nevada County right now
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Outage history in Nevada County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,361 | 705 |
| Days with outages | 121 | 99 |
| Most customers out at once | 18,388 (35.2%) | 21,263 (40.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-05-29 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,361 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Tahoe Vista 28.0¢
- Kings Beach 28.0¢
- Dollar Point 28.0¢
- Sunnyside-Tahoe City 28.0¢
- Tahoma 36.5¢
- South Lake Tahoe 36.5¢
- Portola 36.5¢
- Foresthill 36.5¢
- Colfax 36.5¢
- Pollock Pines 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 96160, 96161, 96162
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Truckee?
Most homes in Truckee 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 Truckee: Liberty Utilities (28.04¢), Truckee Donner P U D (25.63¢).
What is the average electric bill in Truckee?
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 Truckee, CA?
4 utilities serve Truckee's ZIP codes: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Liberty Utilities, Truckee Donner P U D, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Truckee?
In 2025, customers in Nevada County averaged 11 hr 45 min without power. Outages hit 99 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-05-29, when 21,263 customers (40.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.