Residential electricity prices in Los Altos, CA in April 2025 averaged approximately 31.77 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 82% more than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Los Altos differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in Los Altos decreased approximately 0%, from 32.53 ¢/kWh to 32.41 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Los Altos in April 2025 averaged 21.47 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 34% more than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Los Altos natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Los Altos natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Los Altos (California) increased approximately 14%, from 19.68 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 22.34 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The city of Los Altos (California) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Los Altos 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 Los Altos solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Los Altos 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 Los Altos, CA in Santa Clara County has an approximate population of 28,976. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Los Altos, CA, or for other information related to utilities in Los Altos, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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