Residential electricity prices in 01060 in September 2020 averaged approximately 21.51 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 59% more than the national average rate of 13.55 ¢/kWh (September 2020). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 01060 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2019 to September 2020 - residential electricity prices in 01060 decreased approximately 2%, from 22.03 ¢/kWh to 21.51 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 01060 in September 2020 averaged 15.04 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 11% less than the national average rate of 16.99 $/Mcf (September 2020). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Northampton natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 01060 (Northampton, MA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Northampton (Massachusetts) decreased approximately 7%, from 16.20 $/Mcf (September 2019) to 15.04 $/Mcf (September 2020). [2]
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The ZIP code of 01060 (Northampton, MA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.31 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Northampton 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 Northampton solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Northampton 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 01060 is associated with the city of Northampton, MA in Hampshire County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 01060, or for other information related to utilities in Massachusetts, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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