Trinity Public Utilities Dist electricity rates
Public power district · California
Trinity Public Utilities Dist is a public power district or authority run by an elected or appointed board, serving 7,284 homes in California. Its residential customers pay an average of 10.00¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 44% less 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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Trinity Public Utilities Dist bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $50.00 | $38.97 |
| 1,000 kWh | $100.00 | $69.12 |
| 1,500 kWh | $150.00 | $99.27 |
| 2,000 kWh | $200.00 | $129.42 |
*Primary Residential Service A (Zone A) (effective 2013-10-15, $8.82/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.
Trinity Public Utilities Dist residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Residential Service A (Zone A) | 2013-10-15 | $8.82 | 6.03¢ |
| Primary Residential Service A- Zone B | 2013-10-15 | $8.82 | 8.56¢ |
| Optional Residential Service B (Zone A) | 2013-10-15 | $20.00 | 4.08¢ |
| Optional Residential Service B | 2013-10-15 | $20.00 | 6.80¢ |
| Unmetered- Weaverville | 2012-01-01 | — | 12.18¢ |
| Residential- Other | 2012-01-01 | — | 10.41¢ |
| Unmetered- Other | 2012-01-01 | — | 14.76¢ |
| Residential- Weaverville | 2012-01-01 | — | 7.81¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Trinity Public Utilities Dist rate history
2015–2025: +20% change in the average residential rate (8.22¢ → 9.86¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
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Reliability history
Trinity Public Utilities Dist doesn't report reliability metrics to EIA (common for small utilities).
Trinity Public Utilities Dist service area
Trinity Public Utilities Dist serves Trinity County in California and 3 ZIP codes.
Trinity
Cities: Weaverville, Hayfork
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | None reported |
| Net-metered solar homes | 0 reported |
Trinity Public Utilities Dist at a glance
| Ownership | Public power district |
| Services | — |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $11,864,000 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 120,332 MWh |
| Balancing authority | BANC |
| EIA utility ID | 19131 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Trinity Public Utilities Dist's electricity rate?
Trinity Public Utilities Dist residential customers pay an average of 10.00¢ 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 70% below the California average of 32.99¢ and 44% below the U.S. average.
What is the average Trinity Public Utilities Dist electric bill?
About $138 a month. The average Trinity Public Utilities Dist home uses 1,377 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $100.
How many customers does Trinity Public Utilities Dist have?
Trinity Public Utilities Dist serves 7,284 residential customers in California, across 1 county.
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 Trinity Public Utilities Dist before making decisions.