Residential electricity prices in San Francisco, CA in March 2026 averaged approximately 33.35 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about INF% more than the national average rate of ¢/kWh (March 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in San Francisco differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from February 2025 to February 2026 - residential electricity prices in San Francisco increased approximately 5%, from 31.72 ¢/kWh to 33.22 ¢/kWh. [1]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of San Francisco natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare San Francisco natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in San Francisco (California) increased approximately n/a%, from $/Mcf ( ) to $/Mcf ( ). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of San Francisco solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA in San Francisco County has an approximate population of 805,235. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in San Francisco, CA, or for other information related to utilities in San Francisco, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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