Electricity rates in 96154 — South Lake Tahoe, CA
Homes in ZIP 96154 pay about 36.7¢ per kWh (Pacific Gas & Electric Co.., Jan–Aug 2026). The California average is 29.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 36.7¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 96154 is
scroll or pinch to zoomUtilities serving El Dorado
| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in CA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co.. Investor Owned · serves El Dorado | 36.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $198 | 5,047,461 |
| Liberty Utilities Investor Owned · serves El Dorado | 25.9¢ 2024 | $144 | 43,902 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for El Dorado; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
California price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Pacific region, which includes Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 96154
How much does electricity cost in 96154?
About 36.7¢ per kWh for homes (Pacific Gas & Electric Co.., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $331.
Who is the electric utility for 96154?
Pacific Gas & Electric Co.. serves El Dorado (EIA service territory), with about 5,047,461 residential customers in California; 1 other utility also serves parts of the area.
Is electricity in CA getting more expensive?
The California residential average was 29.8¢ per kWh in August 2026, down 3.8% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in CA?
California allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.