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Electricity in Boston

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Electricity Prices in Boston, MA

Residential Electricity Rates in Boston

Residential electricity prices in Boston, MA in December 2023 averaged approximately 28.85 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 83% more than the national average rate of 15.73 ¢/kWh (December 2023). [1]


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Electricity Comparison: Boston vs. U.S.

See how electricity costs in Boston differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]

On a year-over-year basis - from November 2022 to November 2023 - residential electricity prices in Boston increased approximately 1%, from 28.07 ¢/kWh to 28.31 ¢/kWh. [1]

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Natural Gas Prices in Boston, MA

Residential Natural Gas Rates in Boston

Residential natural gas prices in Boston in December 2023 averaged 22.16 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 71% more than the national average rate of 12.94 $/Mcf (December 2023). [2]


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Natural Gas Comparison: Boston vs. U.S.

See the chart below to see a comparison of Boston natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Boston natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]

On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Boston (Massachusetts) decreased approximately 20%, from 21.59 $/Mcf (November 2022) to 17.20 $/Mcf (November 2023). [2]

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Solar Power in Boston, MA

Solar Radiation Levels in Boston

The city of Boston (Massachusetts) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.9 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]

    • Average monthly solar radition in Boston is 26% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
    • Average monthly solar radition in Boston is 25% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.

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Solar Power Comparison: Boston vs. High vs. Low

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]

→ k/m/d: kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
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About Boston

The city of Boston, MA in Suffolk County has an approximate population of 617,594. [4]

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Boston, MA Utilities

To learn more about utility rates & usage in Boston, MA, or for other information related to utilities in Boston, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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