Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Rates: Average Bill & Price per kWh
Residential rates for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and how they compare to the California average — 2024 EIA-861 annual data.
Residential customers of Pacific Gas & Electric Co. average $136.02/month at 31.7¢/kWh — below the California average of $164.72.
Where Pacific Gas & Electric Co. rates are heading
Annual residential figures from Form EIA-861, 2019–2024.
| Year | Rate | Avg bill | Res. customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 18.64¢/kWh | $88.20/mo | 4,845,482 |
| 2020 | 19.7¢/kWh | $99.66/mo | 4,910,766 |
| 2021 | 22.47¢/kWh | $108.45/mo | 4,947,963 |
| 2022 | 24.66¢/kWh | $113.38/mo | 4,931,190 |
| 2023 | 25.96¢/kWh | $111.44/mo | 4,977,155 |
| 2024 | 31.7¢/kWh | $136.02/mo | 5,047,461 |
Rate context in California
Statewide residential price trend (12 months) — context for Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s 2024 annual figure.
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. vs its state
Annual utility averages next to the latest statewide monthly figure — different windows, both labeled.
| Measure | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | California (latest month) |
|---|---|---|
| Avg bill | $136.02/mo | $164.72/mo |
| Rate | 31.7¢/kWh | 34.74¢/kWh |
Cities served by Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
- San Jose, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Fresno, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Bakersfield, CA
- Stockton, CA
- Fremont, CA
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Salinas, CA
- Hayward, CA
- Sunnyvale, CA
- Vallejo, CA
- Concord, CA
- Berkeley, CA
- Clovis, CA
- Fairfield, CA
- Richmond, CA
- Antioch, CA
- Santa Maria, CA
- San Mateo, CA
- Daly City, CA
- Chico, CA
- Vacaville, CA
- Tracy, CA
- San Leandro, CA
- Livermore, CA
- Merced, CA
- San Ramon, CA
- Manteca, CA
- Redwood City, CA
- Mountain View, CA
- Folsom, CA
- Milpitas, CA
- Napa, CA
- Pittsburg, CA
Common questions
How much is the average electric bill with Pacific Gas & Electric Co.?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. residential customers averaged $136.02 per month in 2024 (EIA-861 annual data) — about $1,632.22 per year.
What does Pacific Gas & Electric Co. charge per kWh?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. averaged 31.7¢ per kWh for residential service in 2024 (annual revenue divided by sales, EIA-861). Actual rates depend on your plan and season.
How does Pacific Gas & Electric Co. compare to the California average?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. bills average $136.02 — lower than the California average of $164.72 (latest EIA month).
How many customers does Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serve?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. served 5,047,461 residential customers in 2024, per EIA-861 — one of the largest utilities we track in CA.
Data: Form EIA-861, 2024 annual residential figures for Pacific Gas & Electric Co.. Bill = residential revenue ÷ customers ÷ 12; rate = revenue ÷ sales. State context uses the latest EIA monthly data. See methodology.