^ Electricity prices in 02121 in April 2022 averaged 24.25 ¢/kWh, or about 64% more than the average U.S. price. [More]
Natural Gas in 02121
^ Natural gas prices in 02121 in April 2022 averaged 21.64 $/Mcf, or about 59% more than the average U.S. price. [More]
Solar Energy in 02121
^ Average solar radiation in 02121 is about 24% higher than average solar radiation in a low output area of the U.S. [More]
Utilities in 02121 (Dorchester, MA)
Electricity Prices in 02121
Residential Electricity Rates in 02121
Residential electricity prices in 02121 in April 2022 averaged approximately 24.25 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 64% more than the national average rate of 14.77 ¢/kWh (April 2022). [1]
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Electricity Comparison: 02121 vs. U.S.
See how electricity costs in 02121 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from April 2021 to April 2022 - residential electricity prices in 02121 increased approximately 3%, from 23.45 ¢/kWh to 24.25 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Natural Gas Prices in 02121
Residential Natural Gas Rates in 02121
Residential natural gas prices in 02121 in April 2022 averaged 21.64 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 59% more than the national average rate of 13.65 $/Mcf (April 2022). [2]
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Natural Gas Comparison: 02121 vs. U.S.
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) increased approximately 39%, from 15.56 $/Mcf (April 2021) to 21.64 $/Mcf (April 2022). [2]
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Solar Energy in 02121
Solar Radiation Levels in 02121
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]
Average monthly solar radition in 02121 is 26% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
Average monthly solar radition in 02121 is 24% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.
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Solar Power Comparison: 02121 vs. Other Regions
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]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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Through the analysis of publicly available data filed by electricity suppliers, the CT OCC discovered that electricity customers overpaid by $58 million in 2015.
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About 02121
The ZIP code 02121 is associated with the city of Dorchester, MA in Suffolk County. [4]
Massachusetts Utilities
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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