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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?

One way to produce electricity is by hydropower, where electricity is generated by water spinning turbines attached to generators.

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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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