Residential electricity prices in Hayward, CA in March 2026 averaged approximately 33.35 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 77% more than the national average rate of 18.83 ¢/kWh (March 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Hayward differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from February 2025 to February 2026 - residential electricity prices in Hayward increased approximately 5%, from 31.72 ¢/kWh to 33.22 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Hayward in March 2026 averaged 20.72 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately INF% more than the national average rate of $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Hayward natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Hayward natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Hayward (California) decreased approximately 0%, from 22.50 $/Mcf (February 2025) to 22.45 $/Mcf (February 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Hayward solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Hayward 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 Hayward, CA in Alameda County has an approximate population of 144,186. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Hayward, CA, or for other information related to utilities in Hayward, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Approximately 13 percent of total U.S. residential electricity consumption in 2011 was for lighting.
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