Residential electricity prices in 93301 in April 2025 averaged approximately 31.77 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 82% more than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 93301 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in 93301 decreased approximately 0%, from 32.53 ¢/kWh to 32.41 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 93301 in April 2025 averaged 21.47 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 34% more than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Bakersfield natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 93301 (Bakersfield, CA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Bakersfield (California) increased approximately 14%, from 19.68 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 22.34 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 93301 (Bakersfield, CA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 6.26 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Bakersfield values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Bakersfield solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Bakersfield levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 93301 is associated with the city of Bakersfield, CA in Kern County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 93301, or for other information related to utilities in California, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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