Electricity prices Northern California (CAISO NP15), October 29, 2026
October 29, 2026 · Day-ahead wholesale price, excluding taxes, network charges and supplier margin.
Average
5.4¢/kWh
+17% vs. yesterday · +19% vs. 7-day average
Lowest
4.6¢/kWh
Highest
6.7¢/kWh
Hours with negative prices
0
Cheapest hours
- 12 pm · 4.6¢/kWh
- 1 pm · 4.7¢/kWh
- 2 pm · 4.6¢/kWh
Best time to run
Washing machine (2 h)
1 pm–3 pm, average 4.6¢/kWh
Dishwasher (3 h)
12 pm–3 pm, average 4.6¢/kWh
Electric car (4 h)
12 pm–4 pm, average 4.6¢/kWh
Hourly prices
Last 7 days, hour by hour
Oct 24Oct 25Oct 26Oct 27Oct 28Oct 2912 am3 am6 am9 am12 pm3 pm6 pm9 pm
Previous days
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