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. On average, Holyoke Gas and Electric bills their patrons a residential electricity price of 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 40.65% less than the average state price of 27.99 cents and 3.04% above the national average of 16.13. They had total sales and disposition of 388,515 megawatt hours in 2023, of which 374,081 megawatt hours were from sales to end users. During the same timeframe, the provider produced 337,307 megawatt hours in facilities owned by the provider and procured 203,448 megawatt hours through the wholesale electricity market. Their revenue in 2023 from electricity related activities was $61,457,000, with 87.95% coming from retail sales to end users.
The US average monthly residential power bill is $141.25, while the Holyoke Gas and Electric average is 29.22% below at $99.98 per month. Holyoke Gas and Electric is the 13th largest provider out of 73 electricity companies in the state based on number of customers. The electricity grid owned by the supplier has 1.21 outages per consumer per year, with outages lasting roughly 105.43 minutes. The US average for other providers is 1.44 outages per consumer and 123.49 minutes each outage. Holyoke Gas and Electric ranks as the 322nd highest total electricity generator out of 3530 companies in the country.
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.
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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 generates 293,258 megawatt hours of electricity from the use of hydroelectric power, ranking Holyoke Gas and Electric 65th in the US out of 3530 electricity suppliers.
Holyoke Gas and Electric is 1st in the country out of the 3530 when considering the percentage of their fuel usage that comes from renewable fuel types.
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
Holyoke Gas and Electric Energy Makeup
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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 | 17,968 | 57,562,000 | 10 | 100% |
Holyoke Gas and Electric County Coverage
| County | Population | Providers | Avg. County Rate (¢) | Avg. Electric Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden County | 461,041 | 45 | 39.94 | $207.96/mo |
Power Plants Owned by Holyoke Gas and Electric
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions/MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hadley FallsHolyoke Gas and Electric (100.00%) | Holyoke | MA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 218,186 | ||||
Riverside HolyokeHolyoke Gas and Electric (100.00%) | Holyoke | MA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 40,390 | ||||
| Holyoke | MA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 21,257 | |||||
| Holyoke | MA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 7,371 | |||||
Cabot HolyokeHolyoke Gas and Electric (100.00%) | Holyoke | MA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 6,054 |
Holyoke Gas and Electric Fuel Makeup
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Holyoke Gas and Electric FAQ:
What percentage of Holyoke Gas and Electric's electricity is produced from nonrenewable fuel types?
Power facilities owned by or associated with Holyoke Gas and Electric produce 0% of their electricity from nonrenewable fuels.
Who is the CEO of Holyoke Gas and Electric?
James M. Lavelle is the current CEO of Holyoke Gas and Electric.
How many power plants are owned by or associated with Holyoke Gas and Electric?
Holyoke Gas and Electric owns or is associated with 5 power plants.
What is the phone number for Holyoke Gas and Electric?
You can reach Holyoke Gas and Electric by phone via (413) 536-9300.
What is the average bundled bill for Holyoke Gas and Electric customers each month?
Consumers of Holyoke Gas and Electric pay, on average, a monthly bundled bill of $99.98.
What percentage of Holyoke Gas and Electric's electricity is produced from renewable fuel sources?
Electric production plants owned by or associated with Holyoke Gas and Electric generate 100.00% of their electricity using renewable fuel types.
What is the average bundled electricity rate for Holyoke Gas and Electric customers?
Consumers of Holyoke Gas and Electric, on average, have an electricity bundled rate 16.62 cents per kilowatt hour (¢/kWh).
When will Holyoke Gas and Electric power be restored?
Holyoke Gas and Electric's outages last, on average, approximately 105.432 minutes per each outage.
