Residential electricity prices in 21609 in February 2024 averaged approximately 17.60 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 9% more than the national average rate of 16.10 ¢/kWh (February 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 21609 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from January 2023 to January 2024 - residential electricity prices in 21609 increased approximately 9%, from 15.97 ¢/kWh to 17.48 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 21609 in February 2024 averaged 15.20 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 15% more than the national average rate of 13.25 $/Mcf (February 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Bethlehem natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 21609 (Bethlehem, MD) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Bethlehem (Maryland) decreased approximately 22%, from 18.72 $/Mcf (January 2023) to 14.52 $/Mcf (January 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 21609 (Bethlehem, MD) has an average annual solar radiation value of 5.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Bethlehem values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Bethlehem solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Bethlehem levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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The ZIP code 21609 is associated with the city of Bethlehem, MD in Caroline County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 21609, or for other information related to utilities in Maryland, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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