Electricity prices Northern California (CAISO NP15), October 27, 2026
October 27, 2026 · Day-ahead wholesale price, excluding taxes, network charges and supplier margin.
Average
4.3¢/kWh
−11% vs. yesterday · −7% vs. 7-day average
Lowest
2.6¢/kWh
Highest
5.6¢/kWh
Hours with negative prices
0
Cheapest hours
- 1 pm · 2.6¢/kWh
- 2 pm · 2.7¢/kWh
- 3 pm · 2.8¢/kWh
Best time to run
Washing machine (2 h)
1 pm–3 pm, average 2.7¢/kWh
Dishwasher (3 h)
1 pm–4 pm, average 2.7¢/kWh
Electric car (4 h)
12 pm–4 pm, average 2.8¢/kWh
Hourly prices
Last 7 days, hour by hour
Oct 24Oct 25Oct 26Oct 2712 am3 am6 am9 am12 pm3 pm6 pm9 pm
Previous days
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