Residential electricity prices in San Luis Obispo, CA in May 2026 averaged approximately 33.25 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 80% more than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in San Luis Obispo differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in San Luis Obispo increased approximately 4%, from 33.82 ¢/kWh to 35.25 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in San Luis Obispo in May 2026 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (May 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of San Luis Obispo natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare San Luis Obispo natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in San Luis Obispo (California) decreased approximately 100%, from 21.43 $/Mcf (April 2025) to 0.00 $/Mcf (April 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of San Luis Obispo solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, CA in San Luis Obispo County has an approximate population of 45,119. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in San Luis Obispo, CA, or for other information related to utilities in San Luis Obispo, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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