In November, California average residential electricity rates (12-month moving average) again were more than double the average for the rest of the US. Electricity rates across all three primary end users as well as the cost of fuels remained the highest in the contiguous states and DC.
In November, California average residential electricity rates (12-month moving average) again were more than double the average for the rest of the US. Electricity rates across all three primary end users as well as the cost of fuels remained the highest in the contiguous states and DC.
In October, California average natural gas rates (12-month moving average) continued to rise relative to the averages for the rest of the US. Electricity rates across all three primary end users as well as the cost of fuels remained the highest in the contiguous states.
California’s surging electricity prices flipped the state’s relative position in September. Based on a 12-month moving average, California’s average monthly residential electricity bill was the 9th lowest among the contiguous states and DC in 2010 prior to the start of the state’s current climate change and energy policies. In September, California became the 8th highest.
In August, California average residential electricity rates (12-month moving average) were 105.6% higher than in the rest of the US. Electricity rates across all three primary end users as well as the cost of fuels remained the highest in the contiguous states. The Center’s electricity data series have been updated with the final rates for 2023 from the US Energy Information Administration. In the final accounting, the average residential utility bill in California increased to $1,736 for the year from the preliminary level of $1,707. As a result, the average California bill rose from 17th highest among the contiguous states to 13th highest. The revised average annual bill in the other states and DC was $1,631.
In July, California average residential electricity jumped to 10th highest among the contiguous states, compared to 9th lowest in 2010. Electricity rates across all three primary end users as well as the cost of fuels remained the highest in the contiguous states.
In August, California average residential electricity rates (12-month moving average) passed a new milepost, coming in at just more than double the average for the rest of the US. Electricity rates across all three primary end users as well as the cost of fuels remained the highest in the contiguous states.
Below are the monthly updates from the most current July 2024 fuel price data (GasBuddy.com) and May 2024 electricity and natural gas price data (US Energy Information Administration). To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca.
Below are the monthly updates from the most current June 2024 fuel price data (GasBuddy.com) and April 2024 electricity and natural gas price data (US Energy Information Administration). To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca.
Below are the monthly updates from the most current April 2024 fuel price data (GasBuddy.com) and March 2024 electricity and natural gas price data (US Energy Information Administration). To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca.
Below are the monthly updates from the most current April 2024 fuel price data (GasBuddy.com) and February 2024 electricity and natural gas price data (US Energy Information Administration). To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca.
Below are the monthly updates from the most current March 2024 fuel price data (GasBuddy.com) and January 2024 electricity and natural gas price data (US Energy Information Administration). To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca.
Below are the monthly updates from the most current February 2024 fuel price data (GasBuddy.com) and December 2023 electricity and natural gas price data (US Energy Information Administration). To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. California’s average energy rankings showed continued deterioration in the residential sector, […]
Below are the monthly updates from the most current January 2024 fuel price data (GasBuddy.com) and November 2023 electricity and natural gas price data (US Energy Information Administration). To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. California’s energy costs rankings showed deterioration in two categories, while fuel […]
Below are the monthly updates from the most current December 2023 fuel price data (GasBuddy.com) and October 2023 electricity and natural gas price data (US Energy Information Administration). To view additional data and analysis related to the California economy visit our website at www.centerforjobs.org/ca. Overall, California’s energy price rankings had some minor improvements, but they […]