Residential electricity prices in 01609 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 01609 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 01609 increased approximately 4%, from 28.18 ¢/kWh to 29.17 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 01609 in September 2024 averaged 20.92 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 8% less than the national average rate of 22.74 $/Mcf (September 2024). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Worcester natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 01609 (Worcester, MA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Worcester (Massachusetts) increased approximately 9%, from 20.11 $/Mcf (August 2023) to 21.84 $/Mcf (August 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 01609 (Worcester, MA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Worcester 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 Worcester solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Worcester 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 01609 is associated with the city of Worcester, MA in Worcester County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 01609, or for other information related to utilities in Massachusetts, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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