Residential electricity prices in Palmer, MA in April 2025 averaged approximately 30.65 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 76% more than the national average rate of 17.45 ¢/kWh (April 2025). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Palmer differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from March 2024 to March 2025 - residential electricity prices in Palmer increased approximately 2%, from 29.67 ¢/kWh to 30.19 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Palmer in April 2025 averaged 23.70 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 48% more than the national average rate of 16.05 $/Mcf (April 2025). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Palmer natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Palmer natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Palmer (Massachusetts) increased approximately 15%, from 21.72 $/Mcf (March 2024) to 24.98 $/Mcf (March 2025). [2]
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The city of Palmer (Massachusetts) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Palmer 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 Palmer solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Palmer 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 city of Palmer, MA in Hampden County has an approximate population of 12,140. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Palmer, MA, or for other information related to utilities in Palmer, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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