Residential electricity prices in San Marcos, CA in January 2025 averaged approximately 30.22 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 89% more than the national average rate of 15.95 ¢/kWh (January 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in San Marcos differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2023 to December 2024 - residential electricity prices in San Marcos increased approximately 5%, from 29.12 ¢/kWh to 30.55 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in San Marcos in January 2025 averaged 20.93 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 70% more than the national average rate of 12.34 $/Mcf (January 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of San Marcos natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare San Marcos natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in San Marcos (California) decreased approximately 5%, from 21.30 $/Mcf (December 2023) to 20.25 $/Mcf (December 2024). [2]
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The city of San Marcos (California) has an average annual solar radiation value of 6.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare San Marcos 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 San Marcos solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare San Marcos 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 San Marcos, CA in San Diego County has an approximate population of 83,781. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in San Marcos, CA, or for other information related to utilities in San Marcos, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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