Residential electricity prices in El Cerrito, CA in March 2025 averaged approximately 32.41 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 89% more than the national average rate of 17.11 ¢/kWh (March 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in El Cerrito differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from February 2024 to February 2025 - residential electricity prices in El Cerrito increased approximately 1%, from 31.28 ¢/kWh to 31.66 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare El Cerrito natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in El Cerrito (California) increased approximately 10%, from 20.46 $/Mcf (February 2024) to 22.55 $/Mcf (February 2025). [2]
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The city of El Cerrito (California) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito, CA in Contra Costa County has an approximate population of 23,549. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in El Cerrito, CA, or for other information related to utilities in El Cerrito, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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