Residential electricity prices in Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough increased approximately 0%, from 30.28 ¢/kWh to 30.29 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Hillsborough natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Hillsborough (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 Hillsborough solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Hillsborough 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 town of Hillsborough, CA in San Mateo County has an approximate population of 10,825. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Hillsborough, CA, or for other information related to utilities in Hillsborough, 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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