Electricity rates in Watsonville, CA
Watsonville (53,628 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 Watsonville
| 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
- Pajaro 36.5¢
- Interlaken 36.5¢
- Las Lomas 36.5¢
- Amesti 36.5¢
- Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley 36.5¢
- Elkhorn 36.5¢
- Corralitos 36.5¢
- La Selva Beach 36.5¢
- Aromas 36.5¢
- Rio Del Mar 36.5¢
ZIP codes: 95076, 95077
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Watsonville?
Most homes in Watsonville 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 Watsonville?
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 Watsonville, CA?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Watsonville.
How often does the power go out in Watsonville?
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.