Residential electricity prices in 02122 in May 2026 averaged approximately 28.82 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 56% more than the national average rate of 18.44 ¢/kWh (May 2026). [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 April 2025 to April 2026 - residential electricity prices in 02122 decreased approximately 4%, from 30.63 ¢/kWh to 29.45 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 02122 in April 2026 averaged 29.97 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 65% more than the national average rate of 18.17 $/Mcf (April 2026). [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 9%, from 25.04 $/Mcf (March 2025) to 27.17 $/Mcf (March 2026). [2]
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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]
→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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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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