Residential electricity prices in Portola Valley, CA in October 2024 averaged approximately 30.22 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 78% more than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (October 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Portola Valley differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2023 to September 2024 - residential electricity prices in Portola Valley increased approximately 5%, from 30.01 ¢/kWh to 31.64 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Portola Valley in September 2024 averaged 19.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 16% less than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Portola Valley natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Portola Valley natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Portola Valley (California) increased approximately 3%, from 18.17 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 18.80 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The town of Portola Valley (California) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Portola Valley 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 Portola Valley solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Portola Valley 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 town of Portola Valley, CA in San Mateo County has an approximate population of 4,353. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Portola Valley, CA, or for other information related to utilities in Portola Valley, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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