Residential electricity prices in 02122 in November 2018 averaged approximately 21.27 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 64% more than the national average rate of 12.95 ¢/kWh (November 2018). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 02122 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from November 2017 to November 2018 - residential electricity prices in 02122 increased approximately 4%, from 20.44 ¢/kWh to 21.27 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 02122 in November 2018 averaged 13.40 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 42% more than the national average rate of 9.43 $/Mcf (November 2018). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Dorchester natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 02122 (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 5%, from 12.74 $/Mcf (November 2017) to 13.40 $/Mcf (November 2018). [2]
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The ZIP code of 02122 (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 02122 is associated with the city of Dorchester, MA in Suffolk County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 02122, or for other information related to utilities in Massachusetts, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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