Essex County, MA: Electricity Rates, Providers & More

Essex County, Massachusetts Electricity Rates & Statistics

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Essex County, Massachusetts Electricity Overview

Essex County customers are faced with outages that are on average 83.64 minutes per interruption, with approximately 0.85 outages a year.

Residents of Essex County are paying, on average, 113.49% more per kilowatt hour used at home than the nationwide average rate, at 34.42 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour.

Essex County averages 0 megawatt hours produced from wind turbines per resident, which is 7th highest county out of 14 counties in Massachusetts.

Essex County has the 68th worst pollution level from electricity consumption out of 3230 counties in the country, emitting 3,475,061,375.11 kilograms of CO2 gases.

As the 4th highest county in the state for non-renewable production per capita, Essex County generates 1.54 megawatt hours per person each year.

There was a 0.11% drop in CO2 emissions per capita over the most recent 12 months in Essex County.

ENERGY CONSUMPTION

  • Total Consumption

    5,799,156 MWh

  • Consumption per Capita

    7.19 MWh

ENERGY PRODUCTION

  • Total Production

    1,750,244 MWh

  • Production from Renewable Energy

    508,012 MWh

  • Production from Non-Renewable Energy

    1,242,232 MWh

  • Production per Capita

    2.17 MWh

EMISSIONS

  • CO2 Emissions

    3,475,061,375 kg

  • CO2 Emissions per Capita

    4,307.4 kg

Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Lynn

To see the most recent electricity rates and production changes for cities in Essex County, select the city below. If you would like to get access to monthly historical data, please contact us directly by submitting a request.

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Lynn Electricity Pricing Data

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024

35¢ per kWh

  • 1.74% higher than last month
  • 28.99% lower than April last year
  • 18.63% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • 106.96% higher than the US average
  • 149th in the state out of 253 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 99 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 103 since April last year
  • 29,908th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 14 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 1,687 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate

31.76¢ per kWh

  • 3.61% lower than last month
  • 10.36% lower than April last year
  • 11.69% higher than the Massachusetts average
  • 96.96% higher than the US average
  • 250th in the state out of 253 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 3 since April last year
  • 30,373rd in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 78 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 956 since April last year

Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024

$149.26 per month

  • 7.25% lower than last month
  • 24.36% lower than April last year
  • 1.01% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • 32.39% higher than the US average
  • 132nd in the state out of 253 cities
  • The state rank has increased by 116 since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 121 since April last year
  • 29,144th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 247 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 2,067 since April last year

12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill

$156.27 per month

  • 2.5% lower than last month
  • 13.74% lower than April last year
  • 3.55% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • 14.84% higher than the US average
  • 248th in the state out of 253 cities
  • The state rank is the same since last month
  • The state rank has increased by 4 since April last year
  • 25,546th in the US out of 31,696 cities
  • The national rank has increased by 766 since last month
  • The national rank has increased by 4,798 since April last year

Lynn, MA Electricity Overview

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Lynn's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 31.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 96.96% above the average national price of 16.12 cents. The city produces 2,361 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of their total generation, from sustainable fuel types The city is faced with an average of 0.85 power outages per customer a year. These outages last for an average of 83.64 minutes. In contrast, the US average is 1.45 outages per consumer and 171.11 minutes per outage.

Emissions in Lynn average 3,213.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 188th worst polluting city out of 256 cities in Massachusetts based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 324,198,651.11 kilograms. Solar is the fuel of choice in Lynn, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Lynn has one electricity plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lynn

Lynn residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.503/kWh$0.196/kWh$263.53/mo.$97.15/mo.
250th31.76¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lynn
248th$156.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lynn Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lynn, Massachusetts

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Aggregated Transit EnergyENERGY
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY25.26125.2418,441.214,657,426.98
Ambit EnergyENERGY20.21126.0583,358.4716,850,797.6
American Power & GasENERGY24.26152.5515.093,661.17
Atlantic EnergyENERGY
34 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Lynn, Massachusetts include: 01902, 01906, 01905, 01904, 01907, 01940, 01901

Lawrence, MA Electricity Overview

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Lawrence's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 31.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 96.96% above the average national price of 16.12 cents. The city ranks 2nd in the state out of 256 cities for total hydroelectric generation. The city generates over 100,000 megawatt hours from its power generating plants, which is the 11th highest total generation for any city in the state.

Emissions in Lawrence average 2,743.41 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person from electricity use, which ranks them as the 228th worst polluting city out of 256 cities in Massachusetts based on emissions per capita. This results in a total pollution amount from electricity use of 241,288,615.92 kilograms. Conventional Hydroelectric is the fuel of choice in Lawrence, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel. Lawrence has one electricity plant within its borders.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Lawrence

Lawrence residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.503/kWh$0.196/kWh$263.53/mo.$97.15/mo.
250th31.76¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Lawrence
248th$156.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Lawrence Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Lawrence, Massachusetts

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Aggregated Transit EnergyENERGY
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY25.26125.2418,441.214,657,426.98
Ambit EnergyENERGY20.21126.0583,358.4716,850,797.6
American Power & GasENERGY24.26152.5515.093,661.17
Atlantic EnergyENERGY
34 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Lawrence, Massachusetts include: 01841, 01844, 01843, 01840

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Haverhill, MA Electricity Overview

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Haverhill's residents are charged an average residential electricity price of 31.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 96.96% above the average national price of 16.12 cents. With 46.43% of its electricity generation coming from renewable fuel sources, the city ranks 57th out of 256 cities in Massachusetts for total electricity generation from renewable fuels. The city is ranked 6th in the state in total electricity produced from power generating plants within its borders, with 346,006 megawatt hours generated.

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a city. Haverhill averages 8,406.89 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity consumption, which ranks them 2nd highest in Massachusetts out of 256 cities for emissions efficiency. A total of 564,531,003.69 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city each year. The primary fuel utilized in Haverhill is Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste, making up 53.39% of the fuel used in the city for electricity generation. Combined with Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste (43.68%) and Solar (2.75%), these three fuel sources make up 99.82% of the city's electricity generation. Haverhill has 5 electricity plants within its borders. This is the 6th most plants in a single city in Massachusetts.

Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Haverhill

Haverhill residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.

Historical Electricity Rates:

Price Per kWhAverage Bill$0.503/kWh$0.196/kWh$263.53/mo.$97.15/mo.
250th31.76¢Average residential price per kWh in the city of Haverhill
248th$156.27Average residential monthly electricity bill for Haverhill Residents

Electric Companies With Service in Haverhill, Massachusetts

ProviderService TypeResidential Rate (¢)Residential Average Bill ($)City Production (MWh)Residential Sales (MWh)Residential Revenues ($)
Aggregated Transit EnergyENERGY
Alpha Gas and ElectricENERGY25.26125.2418,441.214,657,426.98
Ambit EnergyENERGY20.21126.0583,358.4716,850,797.6
American Power & GasENERGY24.26152.5515.093,661.17
Atlantic EnergyENERGY
34 providers total

Zips with electric coverage in Haverhill, Massachusetts include: 01830, 01832, 01835

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Electricity Production in Essex County, Massachusetts

MonthlyWe report production data as it is published. Due to reporting methods and timing, data from 2023 and 2022 may be incomplete. Data is released in full each fall for the previous calendar year. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.
AnnualAnnual data for 2022 will be finalized in the fall of 2023. Until that time, some data may be incomplete. Data for 2023 is a summation of all information released to date, which may only represent a portion of the actual production that has occurred. For clarification on any data points, please contact our team.

Power Plants in Essex County, Massachusetts

PlantCity/CountyStatePrimary Fuel TypeProduction (MWh)Emission (kg)Emissions per MWhToxic Chemical ReleaseClosing Date
Salem Harbor Power Development LPFootprint Salem Harbor Development LP (100.00%)
Salem MA Natural Gas 789,232323,362,390.68409.72
Covanta HaverhillOgden Projects Inc-Haverhill (100.00%)
Haverhill MA Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 336,796503,228,617.531,494.16
Wheelabrator North AndoverWheelabrator Environmental Systems (100.00%)
Essex County MA Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 241,365419,025,202.11,736.06
Wheelabrator SaugusWheelabrator Environmental Systems (100.00%)
Saugus CDP MA Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste 223,134408,406,499.61,830.32
Lawrence Hydroelectric AssociatesEnel Green Power (100.00%)
Lawrence MA Conventional Hydroelectric 94,211
Rousselot IncRousselot Inc (100.00%)
Peabody MA Natural Gas 7,8741,752,943.22222.62
Middleton Solar ParkHG Solar Development, LLC (100.00%)
Essex County MA Solar 7,491
Bashaw Solar CSG 1, LLCBashaw Solar 1, LLC (100.00%)
Essex County MA Solar 7,346
Hunt Road SolarCitizens Enterprises Corporation (100.00%)
Amesbury Town MA Solar 6,927
True NorthTerraForm Power (100.00%)
Essex County MA Solar 6,879
Groveland SolarConsolidated Edison Development (100.00%)
Essex County MA Solar 4,333
Waters RiverPeabody Municipal Light Plant (100.00%)
Peabody MA Natural Gas 4,3143,165,756.93733.83
Kearsarge HaverhillKearsarge Haverhill LLC (100.00%)
Haverhill MA Solar 3,847
Ipswich Wind TurbineIpswich Electric (100.00%)
Essex County MA Wind 3,070
BeverlyTerraForm Power (100.00%)
Beverly MA Solar 2,936
Ayers Village SolarEDF Renewables (100.00%)
Haverhill MA Solar 2,787
Leominster (MA)-South Street-R&DTerraForm Power (100.00%)
Essex County MA Solar 2,659
General Electric Aircraft EnginesAlsoEnergy (100.00%)
Lynn MA Solar 2,361
DG Haverhill CSGDG Haverhill (100.00%)
Haverhill MA Solar 1,573
Haverhill Solar Power ProjectNational Grid (100.00%)
Haverhill MA Solar 1,003
22 power plants total

Essex County, Massachusetts Details

Power Plant Fuel Types, Emissions & Pollution Factors

Tracking emissions on a per capita basis gives us a glimpse of the emissions efficiency of a county. Essex County averages 4,307.4 kilograms of CO2 emissions per resident from electricity use, which ranks them 2nd highest in Massachusetts out of 14 counties for emissions efficiency. A total of 3,475,061,375.11 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county. This is enough to rank 68th highest in the US for total pollution from electricity consumption. Natural Gas is the primary fuel source in Essex County, with 45.73% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste (25.15%) is also used in the generation of electricity, as well as Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste (20.58%). Essex County has the 9th most power producing plants of any county in the state, with 22 total plants.

NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
45.73%
NON-BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
25.15%
BIOGENIC MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste
20.58%
CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC
Conventional Hydroelectric
5.38%
SOLAR
Solar
2.89%
OTHER
Other
0.27%

Essex County, Massachusetts Net Metering

Companies offering net metering in Essex County include Constellation Energy, National Grid, and Peabody Municipal Light Plant The state of Massachusetts has highly favorable state level net metering regulations.

Energy Loss

The 2 companies in Essex County who report energy loss data had an average of 2.47% of energy generated lost due to heat dissipation or other causes during transmission. The United States average for energy loss is 2.87% while the Massachusetts average is 2.20%, resulting in a rank of 228th best in the United States and a state rank of best out of 3230 and 14 counties, respectively.

Providers In Each City in Essex County:

* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.

FAQ

What electricity company is the largest provider in Essex County, Massachusetts?

By total megawatt hours sold, Constellation Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Essex County, Massachusetts.

How many electric companies offer service in Essex County, Massachusetts?

There are 43 electricity companies serving customers in Essex County, Massachusetts.

What electricity companies offer service in Essex County, Massachusetts?

How many power plants are within Essex County, Massachusetts?

There are 22 active power plants in Essex County, Massachusetts

Matt Hope
Last Reviewed By: Matt Hope
Published: 2024-07-26