Residential electricity prices in 01004 in October 2024 averaged approximately 29.23 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 73% more than the national average rate of 16.94 ¢/kWh (October 2024). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 01004 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2023 to September 2024 - residential electricity prices in 01004 increased approximately 4%, from 28.18 ¢/kWh to 29.17 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 01004 in October 2024 averaged 16.59 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 11% less than the national average rate of 18.56 $/Mcf (October 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Amherst natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 01004 (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 9%, from 19.27 $/Mcf (September 2023) to 20.92 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 01004 (Amherst, MA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Amherst 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 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]
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The ZIP code 01004 is associated with the city of Amherst, MA in Hampshire County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 01004, or for other information related to utilities in Massachusetts, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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