Residential electricity prices in 02121 in June 2023 averaged approximately 27.12 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 68% more than the national average rate of 16.11 ¢/kWh (June 2023). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 02121 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from May 2022 to May 2023 - residential electricity prices in 02121 increased approximately 21%, from 23.94 ¢/kWh to 29.01 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 02121 in June 2023 averaged 18.21 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 10% less than the national average rate of 20.16 $/Mcf (June 2023). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Dorchester natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 02121 (Dorchester, MA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Dorchester (Massachusetts) decreased approximately 7%, from 21.57 $/Mcf (May 2022) to 20.05 $/Mcf (May 2023). [2]
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The ZIP code of 02121 (Dorchester, MA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Dorchester 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 Dorchester solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Dorchester 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 02121 is associated with the city of Dorchester, MA in Suffolk County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 02121, or for other information related to utilities in Massachusetts, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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