Electricity prices Northern California (CAISO NP15), November 6, 2026
November 6, 2026 · Day-ahead wholesale price, excluding taxes, network charges and supplier margin.
Average
5.1¢/kWh
+5% vs. yesterday · +2% vs. 7-day average
Lowest
3.7¢/kWh
Highest
6.9¢/kWh
Hours with negative prices
0
Cheapest hours
- 11 am · 3.7¢/kWh
- 12 pm · 3.7¢/kWh
- 1 pm · 3.7¢/kWh
Best time to run
Washing machine (2 h)
12 pm–2 pm, average 3.7¢/kWh
Dishwasher (3 h)
11 am–2 pm, average 3.7¢/kWh
Electric car (4 h)
11 am–3 pm, average 3.7¢/kWh
Hourly prices
Last 7 days, hour by hour
Oct 31Nov 1Nov 2Nov 3Nov 4Nov 5Nov 612 am3 am6 am9 am12 pm3 pm6 pm9 pm
Previous days
| Date | Average | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5 | 4.9¢/kWh | 2.9¢/kWh | 6.0¢/kWh |
| Nov 4 | 4.9¢/kWh | 3.4¢/kWh | 5.7¢/kWh |
| Nov 3 | 5.5¢/kWh | 4.6¢/kWh | 6.5¢/kWh |
| Nov 2 | 5.0¢/kWh | 3.7¢/kWh | 6.3¢/kWh |
| Nov 1 | 4.3¢/kWh | 2.9¢/kWh | 5.2¢/kWh |
| Oct 31 | 5.0¢/kWh | 4.3¢/kWh | 5.8¢/kWh |
| Oct 30 | 5.4¢/kWh | 4.1¢/kWh | 6.7¢/kWh |
| Oct 29 | 5.4¢/kWh | 4.6¢/kWh | 6.7¢/kWh |
| Oct 28 | 4.6¢/kWh | 3.3¢/kWh | 5.8¢/kWh |
| Oct 27 | 4.3¢/kWh | 2.6¢/kWh | 5.6¢/kWh |
| Oct 26 | 4.9¢/kWh | 3.0¢/kWh | 6.6¢/kWh |
| Oct 25 | 4.7¢/kWh | 2.8¢/kWh | 5.8¢/kWh |
| Oct 24 | 4.4¢/kWh | 2.1¢/kWh | 5.6¢/kWh |
Source: Bundesnetzagentur | SMARD.de (CC BY 4.0)