Electricity rates in Twin Lakes, CA
Twin Lakes (4,917 people, Santa Cruz 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 Twin Lakes
| 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 Santa Cruz County right now
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Outage history in Santa Cruz County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 1,438 | 839 |
| Days with outages | 109 | 105 |
| Most customers out at once | 36,292 (30.7%) | 26,822 (22.7%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-12-25 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (1,438 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Live Oak 36.5¢
- Santa Cruz 36.5¢
- Capitola 36.5¢
- Soquel 36.5¢
- Pasatiempo 36.5¢
- Seacliff 36.5¢
- Rio Del Mar 36.5¢
- Aptos 36.5¢
- Scotts Valley 36.5¢
- Mount Hermon 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95061, 95062, 95063
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Twin Lakes?
Most homes in Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes?
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 Twin Lakes, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Twin Lakes.
How often does the power go out in Twin Lakes?
In 2025, customers in Santa Cruz County averaged 13 hr 59 min without power. Outages hit 105 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-12-25, when 26,822 customers (22.7%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.