Residential electricity prices in 01002 in July 2026 averaged approximately 30.49 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 67% more than the national average rate of 18.31 ¢/kWh (July 2026). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 01002 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from June 2025 to June 2026 - residential electricity prices in 01002 decreased approximately 2%, from 30.27 ¢/kWh to 29.61 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 01002 in July 2026 averaged 30.57 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 16% more than the national average rate of 26.45 $/Mcf (July 2026). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Amherst natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 01002 (Amherst, MA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Amherst (Massachusetts) increased approximately 14%, from 26.87 $/Mcf (June 2025) to 30.66 $/Mcf (June 2026). [2]
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See the chart below for a comparison of Amherst solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Amherst levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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The ZIP code 01002 is associated with the city of Amherst, MA in Hampshire County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 01002, or for other information related to utilities in Massachusetts, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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