Residential electricity prices in 01089 in September 2018 averaged approximately 22.15 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 70% more than the national average rate of 13.01 ¢/kWh (September 2018). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 01089 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from September 2017 to September 2018 - residential electricity prices in 01089 increased approximately 6%, from 20.83 ¢/kWh to 22.15 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 01089 in September 2018 averaged 16.02 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 8% less than the national average rate of 17.32 $/Mcf (September 2018). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of West Springfield natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 01089 (West Springfield, MA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in West Springfield (Massachusetts) increased approximately 4%, from 15.45 $/Mcf (September 2017) to 16.02 $/Mcf (September 2018). [2]
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The ZIP code of 01089 (West Springfield, MA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.32 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare West Springfield 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 West Springfield solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare West Springfield 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 01089 is associated with the city of West Springfield, MA in Hampden County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 01089, or for other information related to utilities in Massachusetts, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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