Residential electricity prices in 02124 in August 2019 averaged approximately 21.54 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 62% more than the national average rate of 13.30 ¢/kWh (August 2019). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 02124 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2018 to August 2019 - residential electricity prices in 02124 increased approximately 4%, from 20.80 ¢/kWh to 21.54 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 02124 in August 2019 averaged 17.10 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 8% less than the national average rate of 18.58 $/Mcf (August 2019). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Dorchester Center natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 02124 (Dorchester Center, MA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Dorchester Center (Massachusetts) increased approximately 3%, from 16.62 $/Mcf (August 2018) to 17.10 $/Mcf (August 2019). [2]
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The ZIP code of 02124 (Dorchester Center, MA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Dorchester Center 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 Center solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Dorchester Center levels against both 1) low average solar radition levels (WA) and also 2) high average solar radiation levels (NV). [3]
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Households in the United States have benefited from falling energy prices in recent years, which has driven down the cost of living.
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The ZIP code 02124 is associated with the city of Dorchester Center, MA in Suffolk County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 02124, or for other information related to utilities in Massachusetts, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The first (electricity) power plant - owned by Thomas Edison - opened in New York City in 1882.
