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Boston Electricity Rates

Commercial Electricity in Boston

^ The average commercial electricity rate in Boston, MA is 13.84¢/kWh.[1]

Residential Electricity in Boston

^ The average residential electricity rate in Boston, MA is 14.91¢/kWh.[1]

Industrial Electricity in Boston

^ The average industrial electricity rate in Boston, MA is 12.57¢/kWh.[1]

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Boston, MA Electricity Statistics

Commercial electricity rates in Boston


  • Commercial Electricity in Boston
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Boston is 13.84¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (commercial) electricity rate in Boston is equal to the Massachusetts average rate of 13.84¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (commercial) electricity rate in Boston is 37.17% greater than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh. Commercial rates in the U.S. range from 6.86¢/kWh to 34.88¢/kWh.[2]

Residential electricity rates in Boston


  • Residential Electricity in Boston
    • The average residential electricity rate in Boston is 14.91¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (residential) electricity rate in Boston is equal to the Massachusetts average rate of 14.91¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (residential) electricity rate in Boston is 25.51% greater than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh. Residential rates in the U.S. range from 8.37¢/kWh to 37.34¢/kWh.[2]

Industrial electricity rates in Boston


  • Industrial Electricity in Boston
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Boston is 12.57¢/kWh.[1]
    • This average (industrial) electricity rate in Boston is equal to the Massachusetts average rate of 12.57¢/kWh.[2]
    • The average (industrial) electricity rate in Boston is 88.46% greater than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh. Industrial rates in the U.S. range from 4.13¢/kWh to 30.82¢/kWh.[2]

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Massachusetts Electricity Rates & Consumption

Commercial electricity in Massachusetts


  • Commercial electricity rates in MA [3]
    • The average commercial electricity rate in Massachusetts is 13.84¢/kWh, which ranks 6th in the nation and is 37.17% greater than the national average rate of 10.09¢/kWh.[3]
  • Commercial electricity consumption in MA [3]
    • Commercial electricity consumption in Massachusetts averages 3,794 kWh/month, which ranks 48th in the nation and is 39.18% less than the national average of 6,238 kWh/month.
  • Commercial electricity bills in MA [3]
    • The average monthly commercial electricity bill in Massachusetts is $525, which ranks 29th in the nation and is 16.53% less than the national average of $629.
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Residential electricity in Massachusetts


  • Residential electricity rates in Massachusetts [3]
    • The average residential electricity rate in Massachusetts is 14.91¢/kWh, which ranks 9th in the nation and is 25.51% greater than the national average rate of 11.88¢/kWh.
  • Residential electricity consumption in MA [3]
    • Residential electricity consumption in Massachusetts averages 627 kWh/month, which ranks 44th in the nation and is 30.56% less than the national average of 903 kWh/month.
  • Residential electricity bills in MA [3]
    • The average monthly residential electricity bill in Massachusetts is $94, which ranks 37th in the nation and is 12.15% less than the national average of $107 per month.
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Industrial electricity in Massachusetts


  • Industrial electricity rates in Massachusetts [3]
    • The average industrial electricity rate in Massachusetts is 12.57¢/kWh, which ranks 4th in the nation and is 88.46% greater than the national average rate of 6.67¢/kWh.
  • Industrial electricity consumption in MA [3]
    • Industrial electricity consumption in Massachusetts averages 66,711 kWh/month, which ranks 39th in the nation and is 40.52% less than the national average of 112,158 kWh/month.
  • Industrial electricity bills in MA [3]
    • The average monthly industrial electricity bill in Massachusetts is $8,383, which ranks 26th in the nation and is 12.03% greater than the national average of $7,483.
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Household Income in Boston, MA

Boston, MA Income Breakdown [4]


Income Summary for Boston, MA


    • Household income: The city of Boston has a median household income of $146,958, versus $62,843 for the U.S.[4]
    • Compared to the U.S.: Median household income in Boston is approximately 134 percent greater than the median income for the entire United States.[4]
    • Poverty level: Approximately 0.0 percent of Boston households have incomes below poverty level.[4]
    • Electric bills: The average residential electricity bill in Massachusetts is about $94/month, ranking 37th in the U.S. and 12.15% less than the national average of $107.[5]

Income: Boston vs. Nation [4]


Additional information about Boston

About Boston

Boston is a city located in Suffolk County in the state of Massachusetts, and has a population of approximately 617,594.[6]

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More about Boston utilities

For more information about Boston electricity, or for additional resources regarding electricity & utilities in your state, visit the Energy Information Administration.

Did you know?

The U.S. produces nearly half of its electricity from coal. In China, the percenttage is nearly three-fourths.

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References

1. ^ National Renewable Energy Laboratory

2. ^ U.S. Department of Energy

3. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration (2012)

4. ^ United States Census Bureau

5. ^ U.S. Energy Information Administration

6. ^ United States Census Bureau

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