Residential electricity prices in Salem, MA in August 2018 averaged approximately 20.86 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 57% more than the national average rate of 13.30 ¢/kWh (August 2018). [1]
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See how electricity costs in Salem differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from August 2017 to August 2018 - residential electricity prices in Salem increased approximately 6%, from 19.66 ¢/kWh to 20.86 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Residential natural gas prices in Salem in August 2018 averaged 16.56 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 11% less than the national average rate of 18.63 $/Mcf (August 2018). [2]
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See the chart below to see a comparison of Salem natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Salem natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Salem (Massachusetts) increased approximately 4%, from 15.95 $/Mcf (August 2017) to 16.56 $/Mcf (August 2018). [2]
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The city of Salem (Massachusetts) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Salem 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 Salem solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Salem 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 Salem, MA in Essex County has an approximate population of 41,340. [4]
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Salem, MA, or for other information related to utilities in Salem, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
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