Holyoke Gas and Electric
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About Holyoke Gas and Electric
Holyoke Gas and Electric is a municipally owned entity operating in Holyoke, Massachusetts and rural areas of Hampden County. Electricity suppliers must regularly report their customer counts to government agencies. Most recently the provider listed a total of 17,978 customers being supplied electricity by the company. Exactly 21 of these customers are industrial properties, 2,911 are commercial accounts and 15,046 are residential accounts. Holyoke Gas and Electric's average residential electricity price per kilowatt hour is 16.55 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 39.60% less than the average Massachusetts rate of 27.40 cents. They had total sales and disposition of 388,515 megawatt hours in 2023, of which 374,081 megawatt hours were via retail sales. Power facilities owned by the company generated 86.82% of the megawatt hours sourced by the company and an additional 52.37% was purchased by way of the wholesale electricity market. In 2023, the provider earned 87.95% of their revenue from retail electricity sales to end users.
The US average monthly residential power bill is $143.38, while the Holyoke Gas and Electric average is 25.99% below at $106.12 per month. Holyoke Gas and Electric is the 8th largest provider out of 73 electricity companies in the state based on total megawatt hours sold. Electricity production from renewable fuels by the company totals 293,258 megawatt hours. Consumers of the company are faced with 1.21 electrical outages each year with outages lasting an average of 105.43 minutes.
Net metering is accessible to customers of Holyoke Gas and Electric. Installation of solar panels and other electricity sources is often too expensive for residents. Net metering allows purchasers of these electricity sources to sell unused electricity back to the provider, making the installation of these alternative sources financially possible.
Holyoke Gas and Electric recently reported an annual loss of about 2.94% of the electricity that they produce. Loss of electricity due to heat dissipation during electricity transmission and other causes is part of operating in the electricity production industry and companies must report these losses to government agencies who track electricity infrastructure efficiencies. The state average for energy loss is 8.13% and the United States average is 2.43%. This gives Holyoke Gas and Electric a ranking of 8th best out of 73 electricity suppliers in the state and 515th best out of 3530 suppliers in the US.
Holyoke Gas and Electric Rate & Electric Bills
Holyoke Gas and Electric residential electric rates are highest in November and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
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Holyoke Gas and Electric Overview
- Company Type:Municipal
- Headquarters:99 Suffolk Street
Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040
United States of America - Director/Superintendent:James M. Lavelle
Holyoke Gas and Electric Contact
- Website:www.hged.com
- Customer Service Phone:(413) 536-9300
- Contact Page:www.hged.com
Holyoke Gas and Electric Service
- Rates & Plans:www.hged.com
- Outage Map:www.hged.com
- Outage Phone:(413) 536-9300
- States Served:
- Massachusetts
- Counties Served:
- Hampden County
- Major Cities Served:
Quick Facts About Holyoke Gas and Electric
Holyoke Gas and Electric is the 11th largest producer of electricity out of 73 companies in the state, producing 293,258 megawatt hours.
Holyoke Gas and Electric does not generate any of their own electricity and instead purchases directly from other providers at wholesale prices to be resold to their end users.
Holyoke Gas and Electric produces 293,258 megawatt hours of electricity from the use of hydroelectric power, making Holyoke Gas and Electric 1st out of 73 providers in the state.
Energy Loss
Holyoke Gas and Electric's energy loss due to business operations.
Total Energy Loss
11,440MWh
515 National Rank
Grid Reliability
Length & Frequency of Holyoke Gas and Electric's Power Outages
105.43 min.
vs. national average of 123.49 min.
1.21 outages/yr
vs. national average of 1.44
Power Outages
Currently, 0 customers are being tracked in Holyoke Gas and Electric.
Customers Out:
0
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Holyoke Gas and Electric Coverage Map
Holyoke Gas and Electric State Coverage
| State | Customers | Sales ($) | State Rank Based On Revenue | % of Provider's Residential Sales in State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 17,981 | 58,557,000 | 11 | 100% |
Holyoke Gas and Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden County | 461,041 | 45 | 40.70 | $214.67/mo |
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Holyoke Gas and Electric FAQ:
What percentage of Holyoke Gas and Electric's electricity is generated from nonrenewable fuel types?
Holyoke Gas and Electric produces 0% of their electricity using nonrenewable fuel types.
Who is the CEO of Holyoke Gas and Electric?
Holyoke Gas and Electric's CEO is James M. Lavelle.
How much is the average bundled bill for Holyoke Gas and Electric customers each month?
Customers of Holyoke Gas and Electric pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $106.12.
What percentage of Holyoke Gas and Electric's electricity is produced using renewable fuel types?
Holyoke Gas and Electric generates 100.00% of their electricity using renewable fuels.
What is the phone number for Holyoke Gas and Electric?
The Holyoke Gas and Electric phone number is (413) 536-9300.
When will Holyoke Gas and Electric power be restored?
Average outage times for Holyoke Gas and Electric are roughly 105.432 minutes per outage.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Holyoke Gas and Electric customers?
The average bundled rate of electricity for consumers of Holyoke Gas and Electric is 16.55 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
