California’s electricity costs are 90-95% above the national average, highest in the U.S. except Hawaii.

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  • Residential Electricity Rates:
    • The average residential electricity rate in California is approximately 34.31 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh), which is 108% higher than the national average.
    • On average, California residents spend about $327 per month on electricity, which adds up to $3,924 per year. This is 45% higher than the national average electric bill of $2,701.
  • Commercial Electricity Rates:
    • The average commercial electricity rate in California is around 23.79 cents per kWh, which is 90% higher than the national average.
    • For the 12 months ending in May 2022, the average commercial price in California was 19.94 cents/kWh, significantly higher than the US average of 10.77 cents/kWh for all states other than California.
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Sources:

www.independent.com/2024/04/27/heres-the-real-reason-pge-rates-are-skyrocketing-in-california/

www.energybot.com/electricity-rates/california/

www.energysage.com/local-data/electricity-cost/ca/

centerforjobs.org/ca/energy-reports/california-energy-price-data-for-july-2022

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