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Electric company in Walnut Creek

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and other utilities serving Contra Costa County, with average home electricity prices.

Pacific Gas & Electric Co.

Investor Owned · Full service and delivery

31.7¢ per kWh, residential average

5,047,461 customers statewide

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.

Average residential electricity price (¢/kWh)
  • Pacific Gas & Electric Co.31.7¢
  • California average24.7¢
  • US average15.5¢

Questions

Who provides electricity in Walnut Creek?

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. serves Contra Costa County. Which one serves your address depends on its service area; check with the utility before you move.

How much does electricity cost in Walnut Creek?

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 Walnut Creek?

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 Contra Costa County; service areas follow utility boundaries, not city limits.

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