Residential electricity prices in Merced, CA in April 2026 averaged approximately 35.25 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 87% more than the national average rate of 18.83 ¢/kWh (April 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Merced differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2025 to March 2026 - residential electricity prices in Merced increased approximately 3%, from 32.48 ¢/kWh to 33.35 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Merced in April 2026 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Merced natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Merced natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Merced (California) decreased approximately 7%, from 22.29 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 20.72 $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Merced solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Merced 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 Merced, CA in Merced County has an approximate population of 78,958. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Merced, CA, or for other information related to utilities in Merced, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Nearly half of the households in the United States use natural gas as their main heating fuel.
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