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PG&E average electric bill: about $164 a month

That's the average for all PG&E homes. Pick your home to see your range.

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PG&E · $164San Francisco

Counties PG&E serves, from EIA’s 2025 yearly report. Service areas are approximate.

San Francisco
PG&E · $164

Counties PG&E serves, from EIA’s 2025 yearly report. Service areas are approximate.

PG&E bills by home size

Ranges cover the middle half of similar homes, including PG&E’s monthly customer charge.

HomeA monthGas heatA monthElectric heat
Studio apartment$45–90typical $72$65–115typical $97
1-bed apartment$60–100typical $82$85–120typical $107
2-bed apartment$75–125typical $103$95–180typical $143
3-bed apartment$75–135typical $112$105–205typical $160
2-bed house$85–155typical $129$130–240typical $191
3-bed house$120–205typical $170$180–340typical $276
4+ bed house$130–230typical $191$220–360typical $303

Pacific Gas and Electric average + home survey · last 12 months · US government data (EIA)

Summer bills run highest

This is the average California home, not yours.

How PG&E compares

PG&E, California and US average · last 12 months · US government data (EIA)

  • PG&E$164 · 473 kilowatt-hours (kWh)

  • California$164 · 507 kWh

  • US average$158 · 875 kWh

These averages are for homes that buy their electricity from Pacific Gas and Electric. About 3.32 million Pacific Gas and Electric homes use a supplier instead, so their bills can differ.

FAQ

Questions about PG&E bills

In the 12 months through August 2026, California homes used the most electricity in August, about 56% more than in an average month, according to EIA.

Information as of Nov 3, 2026.

Our numbers come from US government data (EIA) and EIA's 2020 home energy survey.

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