Residential electricity prices in Berkeley, CA in August 2024 averaged approximately 31.05 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 87% more than the national average rate of 16.63 ¢/kWh (August 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Berkeley differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from July 2023 to July 2024 - residential electricity prices in Berkeley increased approximately 10%, from 29.46 ¢/kWh to 32.55 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Berkeley in August 2024 averaged 18.80 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 20% less than the national average rate of 23.40 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Berkeley natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Berkeley natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Berkeley (California) increased approximately 5%, from 17.16 $/Mcf (July 2023) to 18.06 $/Mcf (July 2024). [2]
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The city of Berkeley (California) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.72 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Berkeley 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 Berkeley solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Berkeley 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 city of Berkeley, CA in Alameda County has an approximate population of 112,580. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Berkeley, CA, or for other information related to utilities in Berkeley, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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