Rates by state / California / Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Investor Owned · 5,055,556 residential customers
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 37.5¢ per kWh in 2025, 14% above the California average of 33.0¢ for the latest 12 months.
Average rate
37.5¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$152/mo
At 405 kWh a month
1-year change
-5.3%
5 years: +58.6%
Average rate by year
202023.6¢
202125.9¢
202231.0¢
202334.0¢
202439.6¢
202537.5¢
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s 2025 average rate of 37.5¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | California average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh (about average here) | $188 | $165 |
| 750 kWh | $281 | $247 |
| 1,000 kWh | $375 | $330 |
| 1,500 kWh | $563 | $495 |
| 2,000 kWh | $750 | $660 |
Other utilities in California
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Southern California Edison Co | 4,627,247 | 31.5¢ |
| Los Angeles Department of Water & Power | 1,415,602 | 26.5¢ |
| San Diego Gas & Electric Co | 1,378,465 | 45.8¢ |
| San Diego Community Power | 851,153 | 39.2¢ |
| Clean Power Alliance of Southern Califor | 752,163 | 37.4¢ |
| Ava Community Energy | 657,327 | 37.9¢ |
| Sacramento Municipal Util Dist | 601,275 | 18.9¢ |
| Marin Clean Energy | 533,896 | 38.4¢ |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.: common questions
- How much does Pacific Gas & Electric Co. charge per kWh?
- Pacific Gas & Electric Co. residential customers paid an average of 37.5¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data.
- What is the average Pacific Gas & Electric Co. electric bill?
- The average Pacific Gas & Electric Co. household used 405 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $152 a month at the average rate.
- Is Pacific Gas & Electric Co. cheaper than other utilities in California?
- Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s average rate is 14% above the California average of 33.0¢. 39 of 59 utilities in California have a lower average rate.
- Did Pacific Gas & Electric Co. raise rates?
- Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s average residential rate changed -5.3% from 2024 to 2025 and +58.6% since 2020.
- Is my Pacific Gas & Electric Co. bill too high?
- Enter the kWh and amount from your bill in the free bill check on AverageElectricBill.com. It compares your use with similar California homes and your rate with Pacific Gas & Electric Co.'s average.
Got a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.