Residential electricity prices in Downey, CA in February 2025 averaged approximately 31.66 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 93% more than the national average rate of 16.44 ¢/kWh (February 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Downey differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from January 2024 to January 2025 - residential electricity prices in Downey increased approximately 2%, from 29.53 ¢/kWh to 30.22 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Downey in February 2025 averaged 22.55 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 74% more than the national average rate of 12.94 $/Mcf (February 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Downey natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Downey natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Downey (California) increased approximately n/a%, from 0.00 $/Mcf (January 2024) to 20.93 $/Mcf (January 2025). [2]
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The city of Downey (California) has an average annual solar radiation value of 6.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Downey 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 Downey solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Downey 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 Downey, CA in Los Angeles County has an approximate population of 111,772. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Downey, CA, or for other information related to utilities in Downey, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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