Residential electricity prices in Berkeley, CA in February 2026 averaged approximately 33.22 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 88% more than the national average rate of 17.65 ¢/kWh (February 2026). [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 January 2025 to January 2026 - residential electricity prices in Berkeley increased approximately 0%, from 30.28 ¢/kWh to 30.29 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Berkeley in February 2026 averaged 22.45 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 49% more than the national average rate of 15.07 $/Mcf (February 2026). [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 10%, from 20.88 $/Mcf (January 2025) to 22.96 $/Mcf (January 2026). [2]
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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]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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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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