Residential electricity prices in 94596 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 94596 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 94596 decreased approximately 0%, from 32.53 ¢/kWh to 32.41 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 94596 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 Walnut Creek natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 94596 (Walnut Creek, CA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Walnut Creek (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 94596 (Walnut Creek, CA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Walnut Creek 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 94596 is associated with the city of Walnut Creek, CA in Contra Costa County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 94596, or for other information related to utilities in California, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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