Residential electricity prices in Los Altos, CA in January 2024 averaged approximately 29.49 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 91% more than the national average rate of 15.45 ¢/kWh (January 2024). [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 December 2022 to December 2023 - residential electricity prices in Los Altos increased approximately 12%, from 26.04 ¢/kWh to 29.11 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Los Altos in January 2024 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 11.82 $/Mcf (January 2024). [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) decreased approximately 14%, from 22.65 $/Mcf (December 2022) to 19.37 $/Mcf (December 2023). [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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