Residential electricity prices in 92196 in May 2026 averaged approximately 33.25 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 80% more than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 92196 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in 92196 increased approximately 4%, from 33.82 ¢/kWh to 35.25 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 92196 in May 2026 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (May 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of San Diego natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 92196 (San Diego, CA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in San Diego (California) decreased approximately 100%, from 21.43 $/Mcf (April 2025) to 0.00 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of San Diego solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare San Diego levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 92196 is associated with the city of San Diego, CA in San Diego County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 92196, or for other information related to utilities in California, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Approximately 13 percent of total U.S. residential electricity consumption in 2011 was for lighting.
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