Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
Investor Owned · Full service and delivery
31.7¢ per kWh, residential average
Living here
Electric company in Palo Alto
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and other utilities serving Santa Clara County, with average home electricity prices.
City of Santa Clara
Municipal · Full service
16.9¢ per kWh, residential average
City of Palo Alto
Municipal · Full service
20.7¢ per kWh, residential average
Estimate a monthly bill
kWh
About $285 a month at Pacific Gas & Electric Co.’s average of 31.7¢/kWh
Averages include fixed charges spread over usage; your bill depends on your rate plan, season and taxes.
- Pacific Gas & Electric Co.31.7¢
- City of Santa Clara16.9¢
- City of Palo Alto20.7¢
- California average24.7¢
- US average15.5¢
Questions
Who provides electricity in Palo Alto?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., City of Santa Clara, City of Palo Alto serve Santa Clara County. Which one serves your address depends on its service area; check with the utility before you move.
How much does electricity cost in Palo Alto?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. averaged 31.7¢ per kWh for residential customers in 2024 (California average 24.7¢, US 15.5¢). A home using 900 kWh a month would pay about $285.
How do I start electric service in Palo Alto?
Contact the utility serving your address with your move-in date; most let you start service online and may ask for a deposit or ID.
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 (2024). Utilities are listed for Santa Clara County; service areas follow utility boundaries, not city limits.