Residential electricity prices in 02284 in January 2025 averaged approximately 30.08 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 89% more than the national average rate of 15.95 ¢/kWh (January 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in 02284 differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from December 2023 to December 2024 - residential electricity prices in 02284 increased approximately 8%, from 28.94 ¢/kWh to 31.22 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in 02284 in January 2025 averaged 24.28 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 97% more than the national average rate of 12.34 $/Mcf (January 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Boston natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare 02284 (Boston, MA) natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Boston (Massachusetts) increased approximately 12%, from 22.32 $/Mcf (December 2023) to 25.05 $/Mcf (December 2024). [2]
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The ZIP code of 02284 (Boston, MA) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Boston 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 Boston solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Boston 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 02284 is associated with the city of Boston, MA in Suffolk County. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in 02284, or for other information related to utilities in Massachusetts, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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