Residential electricity prices in Ridgecrest, CA in September 2024 averaged approximately 31.64 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 87% more than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (September 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Ridgecrest differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2023 to August 2024 - residential electricity prices in Ridgecrest increased approximately 4%, from 29.97 ¢/kWh to 31.05 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Ridgecrest natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Ridgecrest (California) increased approximately 3%, from 18.17 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 18.80 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The city of Ridgecrest (California) has an average annual solar radiation value of 6.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Ridgecrest 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 Ridgecrest, CA in Kern County has an approximate population of 27,616. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Ridgecrest, CA, or for other information related to utilities in Ridgecrest, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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