Residential electricity prices in 02121 in November 2020 averaged approximately 22.10 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 66% more than the national average rate of 13.35 ¢/kWh (November 2020). [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 November 2019 to November 2020 - residential electricity prices in 02121 increased approximately 1%, from 21.78 ¢/kWh to 22.10 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 02121 in October 2020 averaged 0.00 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 100% less than the national average rate of 11.07 $/Mcf (October 2020). [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 100%, from 13.56 $/Mcf (November 2019) to 0.00 $/Mcf (November 2020). [2]
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The ZIP code of 02121 (Dorchester, MA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.59 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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