Worcester County, Massachusetts Electricity Rates & Statistics
Electricity Rates, Plans & Statistics
- The average electricity bill in Worcester County, MA is $212.56
- The average electricity rate in Worcester County, MA is 38.97¢
Electric Bills and Electric Rates in Worcester County, MA
The average residential electric bill in Worcester County, MA is $212.56 per month. Worcester County, MA is the 2nd most expensive county in Massachusetts for electricity.
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Worcester County, Massachusetts Electricity Overview
At an average residential price of 38.97 cents per kilowatt hour in the county compared to the national average 16.73 cents per kilowatt hour, residents of Worcester County pay a 132.85% markup from the US average rate.
Wind turbines in Worcester County generate 10,300.73 megawatt hours of electricity.
Worcester County saw a 25.55% rise in the amount of power produced by wind turbines around the county.
Worcester County ranks 2nd out of 14 counties in the state for total consumption, with its citizens consuming over 6,100,000 megawatt hours.
Worcester County produces 3.5 megawatt hours per capita each year, making it the 947th highest county out of 3221 counties in the United States for production per capita.
The use of non-renewable fuels in electricity generation in Worcester County has been reduced by 20.32% within the last 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
6,160,922 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.14 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
3,017,209 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
155,778 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
2,861,430 MWh
Production per Capita
3.5 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,948,474,859 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,416.83 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Worcester
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Rates and Production Categories
Worcester Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for November, 2024
30.49¢ per kWh
- 2.93% higher than last month
- 7.03% higher than November last year
- 0.7% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 79.02% higher than the US average
- 91st in the state out of 253 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 7 since November last year
- 29,917th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has increased by 125 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 136 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
30.05¢ per kWh
- 0.56% higher than last month
- 5.97% lower than November last year
- 3.34% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 82.24% higher than the US average
- 125th in the state out of 253 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 21 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 19 since November last year
- 29,979th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 19 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 329 since November last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for November, 2024
$140.99 per month
- 3.84% higher than last month
- 6.07% higher than November last year
- 5.85% lower than the Massachusetts average
- 19.24% higher than the US average
- 107th in the state out of 253 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 11 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 19 since November last year
- 24,904th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 1,855 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 1,932 since November last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$160.29 per month
- 0.42% higher than last month
- 4.34% lower than November last year
- 2.02% lower than the Massachusetts average
- 12.69% higher than the US average
- 132nd in the state out of 253 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 4 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 43 since November last year
- 23,078th in the US out of 31,800 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 70 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,097 since November last year
Worcester, MA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 30.05 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Worcester, which is 0.76% higher than the average state price of 29.83 cents and 79.59% above the national average of 16.73. With an estimated 5,497 residential customers, National Grid is the largest electricity provider in the city. Customers in the city experience 0.86 power outages per year, with outages lasting an average of 100.76 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
The inhabitants of Worcester have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 652,965,540.39 kilograms, which is 2nd highest amount in the state out of 256 cities. Averaging 3,180.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 207th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Worcester
Worcester residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Worcester, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 20.92 | 97.25 | 11,527.27 | 2,411,082.76 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 23.15 | 132.37 | 57,170.88 | 13,235,877.14 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 36.64 | 328.2 | 10.75 | 3,938.35 | |
| Astral Energy | ENERGY | 11.43 | 53.34 | 35.48 | 4,054.19 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY | 33.84 | 157.28 | 35,833.12 | 12,127,694.16 |
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Leominster, MA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 30.05 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Leominster, which is 0.76% higher than the average state price of 29.83 cents and 79.59% above the national average of 16.73. With an estimated 4,260 residential customers, National Grid is the largest electricity provider in the city. Customers in the city experience 0.86 power outages per year, with outages lasting an average of 100.76 minutes. The national averages for these data points are 1.44 outages at 123.49 minutes each.
The inhabitants of Leominster have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 138,272,212.07 kilograms, which is 31st highest amount in the state out of 256 cities. Averaging 3,180.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 7th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Leominster
Leominster residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Leominster, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
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Fitchburg, MA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 26.67 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Fitchburg, which is 10.60% less than the average state price of 29.83 cents and 59.35% above the national average of 16.73 cents. The average monthly residential electric bill for a resident in the city is $146.2 per month, while the US average is $147.16. With an estimated 2,658 residential customers, Constellation Energy is the largest provider in the city.
The inhabitants of Fitchburg have to get their power from outside city limits because there are not any electricity generating facilities within the city. The city's electricity consumption results in CO2 emissions totaling 132,922,981.18 kilograms, which is 34th highest amount in the state out of 256 cities. Averaging 3,180.28 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 7th highest in the state for emissions per capita from electricity use.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fitchburg
Fitchburg residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
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Worcester County, Massachusetts Production, Consumption, and Emissions by Fuel Types
Power Plants in Worcester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ANP Blackstone Energy ProjectDynegy Energy Services (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Natural Gas | 2,220,250 | 3 | 895,140,187.34 | 3 | 403.17 | 5 | ||
Millennium PowerTalen Energy (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Natural Gas | 466,583 | 7 | 187,608,380.68 | 8 | 402.09 | 8 | ||
Wheelabrator Millbury FacilityWheelabrator Environmental Systems (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 317,449 | 2 | 465,376,258 | 2 | 1,465.99 | 5 | ||
Dept of Corrections NCCI WindDept of Corrections NCCI Wind (100.00%) | Gardner | MA | Wind | 5,522 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Mt Wachusett Community CollegeMt Wachusett Community College (100.00%) | Gardner | MA | Wind | 4,778.73 | 4 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Southbridge SolarAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Southbridge Town | MA | Solar | 2,074 | 5 | 2 | 2 | ||||
Spring Hill RoadAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Solar | 552 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Worcester County, Massachusetts Production Fuel Makeup
In Worcester County, Natural Gas makes up 89.05% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste and Biogenic Municipal Solid Waste are also primary fuel sources in the county, with 5.79% and 4.73% of total electricity generation coming from each type, respectively. On average, the county's citizens emit 3,416.83 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 2295th highest polluting county in the US based on emissions per capita. A total of 2,948,474,859.2 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county per year. There are 7 power plants in Worcester County, which is the highest number of plants in a county in Massachusetts.
Providers In Each City in Worcester County:
- Fitchburg, Massachusetts:
- Unitil: 100.00%
- Gardner, Massachusetts:
- National Grid: 100.00%
- Leominster, Massachusetts:
- National Grid: 100.00%
- Southbridge Town, Massachusetts:
- National Grid: 100.00%
- Worcester, Massachusetts:
- National Grid: 50.00%
- Worcester DPW: 50.00%
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FAQ
What electricity company is the largest supplier in Worcester County, Massachusetts?
By total megawatt hours sold, Constellation Energy is the largest electricity supplier in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Which electricity companies offer service in Worcester County, Massachusetts?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Grid | 182,387 |
| 2 | Constellation Energy | 125,267 |
| 3 | NextEra Energy | 62,623 |
| 4 | Direct Energy | 58,124 |
| 5 | Dynegy Energy Services | 29,510 |
| 6 | Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations | 17,759 |
| 7 | Inspire Energy | 15,271 |
| 8 | First Point Power | 13,670 |
| 9 | Holden Municipal Light Department | 9,105 |
| 10 | Residents Energy | 7,016 |
How many electric companies offer service in Worcester County, Massachusetts?
Worcester County, Massachusetts is home to 50 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Worcester County, Massachusetts?
Worcester County, Massachusetts has 7 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
