Residential electricity prices in 96040 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 96040 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 96040 decreased approximately 0%, from 32.53 ¢/kWh to 32.41 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 96040 in March 2025 averaged 22.34 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 53% more than the national average rate of 14.57 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Hat Creek natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 96040 (Hat Creek, CA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Hat Creek (California) increased approximately 10%, from 20.46 $/Mcf (February 2024) to 22.55 $/Mcf (February 2025). [2]
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The ZIP code of 96040 (Hat Creek, CA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Hat 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 Hat Creek solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Hat 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 96040 is associated with the city of Hat Creek, CA in Shasta County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 96040, or for other information related to utilities in California, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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