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Pioneer Community Energy electricity rates
Residential customers paid an average of 37.3¢ per kWh in 2025, 13% above the California average of 33.0¢ for the latest 12 months.
Pioneer Community Energy reports the energy (supply) part of the bill only. The rate above adds the California average for the other part, so treat it as an estimate.
Average rate
37.3¢/kWh
2025, all residential revenue ÷ kWh
Average bill
$193/mo
At 518 kWh a month
1-year change
-1.8%
5 years: +68.5%
Average rate by year
202022.1¢
202126.0¢
202230.0¢
202332.4¢
202438.0¢
202537.3¢
Pioneer Community Energy bill at different usage levels
Estimated monthly bill at Pioneer Community Energy's 2025 average rate of 37.3¢ per kWh. Actual bills vary with your plan, fixed charges and taxes.
| Monthly use | Pioneer Community Energy | California average |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh (about average here) | $187 | $165 |
| 750 kWh | $280 | $247 |
| 1,000 kWh | $373 | $330 |
| 1,500 kWh | $560 | $495 |
| 2,000 kWh | $746 | $660 |
Other utilities in California
| Utility | Customers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | 5,055,556 | 37.5¢ |
| 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¢ |
Pioneer Community Energy: common questions
- How much does Pioneer Community Energy charge per kWh?
- Pioneer Community Energy residential customers paid an average of 37.3¢ per kWh in 2025, counting all charges, according to EIA Form 861 data. This is an estimate: Pioneer Community Energy reports only part of the bill, so the California average for the other part is added.
- What is the average Pioneer Community Energy electric bill?
- The average Pioneer Community Energy household used 518 kWh a month in 2025, which works out to about $193 a month at the average rate.
- Is Pioneer Community Energy cheaper than other utilities in California?
- Pioneer Community Energy's average rate is 13% above the California average of 33.0¢. 35 of 59 utilities in California have a lower average rate.
- Did Pioneer Community Energy raise rates?
- Pioneer Community Energy's average residential rate changed -1.8% from 2024 to 2025 and +68.5% since 2020.
- Is my Pioneer Community Energy 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 Pioneer Community Energy's average.
Got a Pioneer Community Energy bill?
Check my billSource: U.S. EIA Form EIA-861, 2025 final data.