^ Electricity prices in Worcester, MA in May 2021 averaged 18.59 ¢/kWh, or about 34% more than the average U.S. price. [More]
Natural Gas in Worcester
^ Natural gas prices in Worcester, MA in May 2021 averaged 15.40 $/Mcf, or about 9% more than the average U.S. price. [More]
Solar Power in Worcester
^ Average solar radiation in Worcester is about 20% higher than average solar radiation in a low output area of the U.S. [More]
Utilities in Worcester, MA
Electricity Prices in Worcester, MA
Residential Electricity Rates in Worcester
Residential electricity prices in Worcester, MA in May 2021 averaged approximately 18.59 cents per kilowatthour (¢/kWh), which was about 34% more than the national average rate of 13.85 ¢/kWh (May 2021). [1]
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Electricity Comparison: Worcester vs. U.S.
See how electricity costs in Worcester differ from the average electricity costs for the U.S. overall. [1]
On a year-over-year basis - from May 2020 to May 2021 - residential electricity prices in Worcester decreased approximately 16%, from 22.25 ¢/kWh to 18.59 ¢/kWh. [1]
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Natural Gas Prices in Worcester, MA
Residential Natural Gas Rates in Worcester
Residential natural gas prices in Worcester in May 2021 averaged 15.40 dollars per thousand cubic feet ($/Mcf), which was approximately 9% more than the national average rate of 14.10 $/Mcf (May 2021). [2]
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Natural Gas Comparison: Worcester vs. U.S.
See the chart below to see a comparison of Worcester natural gas prices against U.S. average prices. Compare Worcester natural gas costs to overall U.S. average costs. [2]
On a year-over-year basis, residential natural gas prices in Worcester (Massachusetts) increased approximately 13%, from 13.57 $/Mcf (May 2020) to 15.40 $/Mcf (May 2021). [2]
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Solar Power in Worcester, MA
Solar Radiation Levels in Worcester
The city of Worcester (Massachusetts) has an average annual solar radiation value of 4.49 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). Compare Worcester values to both low and high values in the U.S. overall: [3]
Average monthly solar radition in Worcester is 32% lower than an example high average monthly solar radiation in NV.
Average monthly solar radition in Worcester is 20% higher than an example low average monthly solar radiation in WA.
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Solar Power Comparison: Worcester vs. High vs. Low
See the chart below for a comparison of Worcester solar radiation levels against other areas in the U.S. Compare Worcester 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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Through the analysis of publicly available data filed by electricity suppliers, the CT OCC discovered that electricity customers overpaid by $58 million in 2015.
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More information about Worcester
About Worcester
The city of Worcester, MA in Worcester County has an approximate population of 181,045. [4]
Worcester, MA Utilities
To learn more about utility rates & usage in Worcester, MA, or for other information related to utilities in Worcester, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Did you know?
A chemical that smells like sulfur is added to natural gas. This allows it to be detected in cases where leaks occur.
