Electricity rates in West Sacramento, CA
West Sacramento (52,721 people, Yolo County) is served by 2 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 West Sacramento
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 36.47¢ | $169 | 1.74M | 273 |
| Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | Public power district | 19.55¢ | $130 | 601K | 50 |
Power outages in Yolo County right now
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Outage history in Yolo County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 324 | 196 |
| Days with outages | 61 | 51 |
| Most customers out at once | 11,294 (11.1%) | 5,003 (4.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-02-05 | 2025-06-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (324 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Sacramento 19.6¢
- Fruitridge Pocket 19.6¢
- Parkway 19.6¢
- Arden-Arcade 19.6¢
- Florin 19.6¢
- Rio Linda 19.6¢
- Rosemont 19.6¢
- La Riviera 19.6¢
- Elverta 36.5¢
- Carmichael 19.6¢
ZIP codes: 95605, 95691, 95798, 95799
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in West Sacramento?
Most homes in West Sacramento 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 West Sacramento: Sacramento Municipal Util Dist (19.55¢).
What is the average electric bill in West Sacramento?
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 West Sacramento, CA?
2 utilities serve West Sacramento's ZIP codes: Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Sacramento Municipal Util Dist. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in West Sacramento?
In 2025, customers in Yolo County averaged 3 hr 16 min without power. Outages hit 51 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-15, when 5,003 customers (4.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.