Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op electricity rates
Electric cooperative · California
Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op is a member-owned electric cooperative, so its customers own it and elect its board, serving 7,795 homes in California. Its residential customers pay an average of 22.78¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 27% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend. This utility files EIA's short form, which reports total sales only, so the rate covers all customer classes.
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Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $113.90 | $101.90 |
| 1,000 kWh | $227.80 | $175.80 |
| 1,500 kWh | $341.70 | $249.70 |
| 2,000 kWh | $455.60 | $323.60 |
*100, 110 and 900 - Residential Farm or Home Service (effective 2014-10-01, $28.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100, 110 and 900 - Residential Farm or Home Service | 2014-10-01 | $28.00 | 14.78¢ |
| Winter Rate Assistance Program (WRAP) 120 and 910 Available November through Apriltime-of-use | 2014-10-01 | $28.00 | 14.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Winter Rate Assistance Program (WRAP) 100, 110 and 900 Available November through Apriltime-of-use | 2014-10-01 | $28.00 | 14.8¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| 850 and 851- Residential Farm or Home Net-Metering Service | 2014-10-01 | $28.00 | 14.78¢ |
| 120 and 910 - Residential Farm or Home Service - All Electric | 2014-10-01 | $28.00 | 14.78¢ first 1,800 kWh, 12.93¢ after |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op rate history
2015–2025: +19% change in the average residential rate (18.89¢ → 22.47¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
| 2019 | Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 14,622 | 352 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.28 | 1.34 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op's counties, customers averaged 18 hr 30 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra | 3,718 | 57 | 1,274 | 2025-12-25 |
| Plumas | 2,278 | 81 | 11,108 | 2025-12-25 |
| Lassen | 61 | 10 | 767 | 2025-11-05 |
Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op service area
Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op serves 3 counties in California and 10 ZIP codes.
Lassen, Plumas, Sierra
Cities: Susanville, Johnstonville
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 0% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op at a glance
| Ownership | Electric cooperative |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $30,531,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 135,882 MWh |
| Balancing authority | CISO |
| EIA utility ID | 15308 |
| Website | www.ncpa.com/policy/reports/energy-efficiency |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op's electricity rate?
Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op residential customers pay an average of 22.78¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861 2025 annual data, adjusted to the 12 months ending 2026-07 using the state's price trend). That's 31% below the California average of 32.99¢ and 27% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op electric bill?
About $331 a month. The average Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op home uses 1,453 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $228.
How many customers does Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op have?
Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op serves 7,795 residential customers in California, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op?
In 2019, the average Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op customer was without power for 243 hr 42 min (SAIDI) over undefined interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. The California average was 5 hr 52 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 2 time-of-use residential plans, including Winter Rate Assistance Program (WRAP) 120 and 910 Available November through April. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-op before making decisions.