Hampden County, Massachusetts Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Hampden County, MA is $215.31
- The average electricity rate in Hampden County, MA is 40.93¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Hampden County, MA
The average residential electric bill in Hampden County, MA is $215.31 per month. Hampden County, MA is the 5th most expensive county in Massachusetts for electricity.
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Hampden County, Massachusetts Electricity Overview
The largest provider in Hampden County by megawatt hours sold is Constellation Energy.
At $215.31, the Hampden County average monthly residential electric bill is 23.13% higher than the Massachusetts average bill.
Hampden County citizens deal with outages averaging 96.03 minutes per interruption, with roughly 0.93 outages a year.
Hampden County saw a 0.72% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita during the past 12 months.
Hampden County is ranked 6th out of 14 counties in the state for renewable electricity production per capita, at 0.02 megawatt hours per person a year.
Hampden County consumes 4259.34% more megawatt hours than it produces each year.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,291,631 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.14 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
75,508 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
11,046 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
64,462 MWh
Production per Capita
0.16 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,473,540,955 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,196.12 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Springfield
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Rates and Production Categories
Springfield Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
35.21¢ per kWh
- 1.83% higher than last month
- 6.8% higher than November last year
- 16.28% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 106.71% higher than the US average
- 143rd in the state out of 253 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 30,232nd in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 398 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 27 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
34.13¢ per kWh
- 0.55% higher than last month
- 0.91% higher than November last year
- 17.37% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 106.96% higher than the US average
- 143rd in the state out of 253 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 30,151st in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 248 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$164.65 per month
- 3.96% higher than last month
- 11.11% higher than November last year
- 9.95% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 39.25% higher than the US average
- 143rd in the state out of 253 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 1 since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 29,656th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,917 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,601 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$179.76 per month
- 0.77% higher than last month
- 1.89% higher than November last year
- 9.87% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 26.37% higher than the US average
- 143rd in the state out of 253 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since November last year
- 27,806th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 24 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 498 since November last year
Springfield, MA Electricity Overview
Springfield's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 34.13 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 14.43% above Massachusetts' average rate of 29.83 cents, resulting in the city ranking 143rd best for average electricity price out of 256 cities in Massachusetts. The city generates 2,705 megawatt hours, which is 100.00% of their total production, from sustainable fuel sources The city has a ranking of 8th in the state out of 256 cities for renewable energy production per capita, with 0.02 megawatt hours being produced per resident.
As the 4th worst ranked city out of 256 cities in the state, Springfield emits 488,742,642.25 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 239th worst in Massachusetts for emissions per citizen. Around 100.00% of electricity in Springfield comes from generation using Solar. There are 2 power producing plants in Springfield, which is the highest number of power plants in a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Springfield
Springfield residential electric rates are highest in December and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Springfield, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 20.92 | 97.25 | 11,527.27 | 2,411,082.76 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 23.15 | 132.37 | 57,170.88 | 13,235,877.14 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 36.64 | 328.2 | 10.75 | 3,938.35 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 11.43 | 53.34 | 35.48 | 4,054.19 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | 33.84 | 157.28 | 35,833.12 | 12,127,694.16 |
Zips with electric coverage in Springfield, Massachusetts include: 01109, 01020, 01108, 01104, 01013, 01028, 01106, 01118, 01119, 01105, 01107 and 5 other zip code(s).
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Chicopee, MA Electricity Overview
Chicopee's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 17.40 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 41.65% lower than Massachusetts' average price of 29.83 cents, resulting in the city ranking 17th out of 256 cities in Massachusetts for best average electricity price. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $147.16, while the Chicopee average is 21.52% less at $115.5 per month. Selling an estimated 470,045.09 megawatt hours per year, Chicopee Electric Light is the largest vendor in the city.
As the 23rd worst ranked city out of 256 cities in the state, Chicopee emits 176,938,055.81 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 3,180.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 65th worst in Massachusetts for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Chicopee have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chicopee
Chicopee residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chicopee, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 20.92 | 97.25 | 11,527.27 | 2,411,082.76 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 23.15 | 132.37 | 57,170.88 | 13,235,877.14 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 36.64 | 328.2 | 10.75 | 3,938.35 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 11.43 | 53.34 | 35.48 | 4,054.19 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | 33.84 | 157.28 | 35,833.12 | 12,127,694.16 |
Zips with electric coverage in Chicopee, Massachusetts include: 01020, 01013, 01022
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Westfield, MA Electricity Overview
Westfield's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 18.88 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 36.70% lower than Massachusetts' average price of 29.83 cents, resulting in the city ranking 20th out of 256 cities in Massachusetts for best average electricity price. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $147.16, while the Westfield average is 18.41% less at $120.07 per month. Selling an estimated 385,456.72 megawatt hours per year, Westfield Gas and Electric is the largest vendor in the city.
As the 37th worst ranked city out of 256 cities in the state, Westfield emits 130,143,416.49 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 3,180.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 7th worst in Massachusetts for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Westfield have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westfield
Westfield residential electric rates are highest in April and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Westfield, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 20.92 | 97.25 | 11,527.27 | 2,411,082.76 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 23.15 | 132.37 | 57,170.88 | 13,235,877.14 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 36.64 | 328.2 | 10.75 | 3,938.35 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 11.43 | 53.34 | 35.48 | 4,054.19 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | 33.84 | 157.28 | 35,833.12 | 12,127,694.16 |
Zips with electric coverage in Westfield, Massachusetts include: 01085, 01077, 01086
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Hampden County, Massachusetts Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Hampden County, Massachusetts
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Production State Rank | Emission (kg) | Emission State Rank | Emissions per MWh | Emissions per MWh State Rank | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden County | MA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 76,726 | 1 | 48,724,387.42 | 1 | 635.04 | 1 | |||
Southwick Solar PVEversource Energy (100.00%) | Hampden County | MA | Solar | 8,341 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Cottage Street Solar FacilityWestern Massachusetts Electric Company (100.00%) | Springfield | MA | Solar | 2,705 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Hampden County, Massachusetts Production Fuel Makeup
Hampden County has 3 power plants, which is 125th most in the nation. Distillate Fuel Oil is the primary fuel in Hampden County, with 53.32% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Natural Gas and Solar make up 32.05% and 14.63% of production, respectively. Electricity use in Hampden County results in the release of 1,473,540,954.58 kilograms of CO2 pollution per year, which is 8th largest amount in the state out of 14 counties. Additionally, the county ranks 5th highest in Massachusetts in emissions per capita, which could be argued to be the more important metric.
Providers In Each City in Hampden County:
- Agawam Town, Massachusetts:
- Eversource Energy: 100.00%
- Chicopee, Massachusetts:
- Chicopee Electric Light: 100.00%
- Holyoke, Massachusetts:
- Holyoke Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Palmer Town, Massachusetts:
- National Grid: 100.00%
- Springfield, Massachusetts:
- Eversource Energy: 100.00%
- West Springfield Town, Massachusetts:
- Eversource Energy: 100.00%
- Westfield, Massachusetts:
- Westfield Gas and Electric: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
The largest electricity supplier in Hampden County, Massachusetts by megawatt hours sold is Constellation Energy.
How many power plants are in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
There are 3 power plants in Hampden County, Massachusetts
How many electric companies offer service in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
Hampden County, Massachusetts has 45 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constellation Energy | 45,524 |
| 2 | Eversource Energy | 36,602 |
| 3 | Chicopee Electric Light | 28,676 |
| 4 | National Grid | 27,975 |
| 5 | NextEra Energy | 22,758 |
| 6 | Direct Energy | 21,123 |
| 7 | Westfield Gas and Electric | 19,876 |
| 8 | Holyoke Gas and Electric | 17,978 |
| 9 | Dynegy Energy Services | 10,724 |
| 10 | Inspire Energy | 5,550 |
