Worcester County, Massachusetts Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Worcester County, Massachusetts Electricity Overview
The US average residential price per kilowatt hour is 16.07 cents, while residents of Worcester County pay an average rate of 125.73% above the national average at 36.28 cents per kilowatt hour.
Worcester County emitted 2,714,365,828.32 kilograms of CO2 gases from electricity use, which ranks it as the 3rd highest polluting county out of 14 counties in the state.
As the 41st highest generator of solar power in the United States out of 3230, Worcester County produces a total of 662,239 megawatt hours from solar.
Roughly 80.40% of Worcester County's electricity is produced using non-renewable fuel types, making it the 2nd highest county in Massachusetts out of 14 counties for total megawatt hours produced from non-renewable fuels.
Citizens of Worcester County consume enough electricity to emit 3,145.53 kilograms of CO2 gases per capita, which is the 7th highest amount of pollution from electric use for a county in the state.
Worcester County has had a 16.54% rise in the use of renewable fuel sources for electricity generation in the previous 12 months.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
6,181,429 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.16 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
4,682,378 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
917,546 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
3,764,832 MWh
Production per Capita
5.43 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,714,365,828 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,145.53 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Worcester
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Worcester Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for March, 2024
34.4¢ per kWh
- 0.02% higher than last month
- 30.24% lower than March last year
- 11.02% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 102.14% higher than the US average
- 248th in the state out of 253 cities
- The state rank has increased by 2 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 4 since March last year
- 29,917th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 482 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 1,743 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
32.95¢ per kWh
- 3.64% lower than last month
- 1.58% lower than March last year
- 9.67% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 98.5% 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 March last year
- 30,400th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 35 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 888 since March last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for March, 2024
$160.93 per month
- 9.91% lower than last month
- 31.51% lower than March last year
- 3.42% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 33.76% 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 2 since March last year
- 29,418th in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 144 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 2,210 since March last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$160.28 per month
- 3.71% lower than last month
- 9.05% lower than March last year
- 9.01% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 18.67% 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 is the same since March last year
- 26,333rd in the US out of 31,812 cities
- The national rank has increased by 1,085 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 3,681 since March last year
Worcester, MA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 32.95 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Worcester, which is 15.20% higher than the average state price of 28.60 cents and 104.99% above the national average of 16.07. Natural gas is one of the major fuel types used in the country, and Worcester is in on the action. They produce 72,453.38 megawatt hours by burning natural gas. This amount makes the city as the 10th highest city out of 256 cities in Massachusetts for natural gas production. There has been a 19.57% decrease in the burning of non-renewable fuel types in the city.
In Worcester, Natural Gas makes up 86.98% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Solar and Residual Fuel Oil are also primary fuel sources in the city, with 11.21% and 1.32% of total electricity generation coming from each type, respectively. On average, the city citizens emit 3,188.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 179th highest polluting city out of 256 cities in Massachusetts based on emissions per capita. A total of 654,696,289.67 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the city. Worcester has 4 power generation plants, which is the 12th highest for a city in the state.
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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregated Transit Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 25.40 | 125.16 | 18,313.15 | 4,652,198.7 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 20.33 | 125.96 | 82,779.6 | 16,831,881.41 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 24.40 | 152.38 | 14.99 | 3,657.06 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY |
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Leominster, MA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 32.95 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Leominster, which is 15.20% higher than the average state price of 28.60 cents and 104.99% above the national average of 16.07. With annual generation of 9,683 megawatt hours, the city is the 33rd highest producer of electricity in the state. There is 3116.43% more electricity consumed in Leominster than is produced, eliciting the need to purchase electricity from neighboring cities and counties.
Leominster has 3 electricity generation plants, which is the 14th most out of any city in Massachusetts. Emissions in the city average 3,111.92 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use, making them the 194th worst polluting city out of 256 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total emissions amount of 135,300,147.37 kilograms of CO2 emissions. In Leominster, Solar is 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Leominster
Leominster residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Leominster, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregated Transit Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 25.40 | 125.16 | 18,313.15 | 4,652,198.7 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 20.33 | 125.96 | 82,779.6 | 16,831,881.41 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 24.40 | 152.38 | 14.99 | 3,657.06 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY |
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Fitchburg, MA Electricity Overview
The residential electricity rate is 39.11 cents per kilowatt hour for residents of Fitchburg, which is 36.75% higher than the average state price of 28.60 cents and 143.33% above the national average of 16.07. The city ranks 41st in Massachusetts out of 256 cities for solar production per capita, with 0.24 megawatt hours per resident being produced. About 100.00% of the city's electricity production is from solar power.
Fitchburg has 2 electricity generation plants, which is the 23rd most out of any city in Massachusetts. Emissions in the city average 3,104.02 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen from electricity use, making them the 197th worst polluting city out of 256 cities in the state based on emissions per capita. This comes to a total emissions amount of 129,735,630.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions. In Fitchburg, Solar is 100.00% of the fuel used for electricity production.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Fitchburg
Fitchburg residential electric rates are highest in January and the highest average bill is in July.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregated Transit Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 25.40 | 125.16 | 18,313.15 | 4,652,198.7 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 24.40 | 152.38 | 14.99 | 3,657.06 | |
| Clearview Electric | ENERGY | 22.01 | 148.17 | 83,431.46 | 18,367,428.8 | |
| Constellation Energy | ENERGY | 12.34 | 67.28 | 2,858,959.62 | 352,809,044.52 |
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Electricity Production in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Power Plants in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ANP Blackstone Energy ProjectDynegy Energy Services (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Natural Gas | 2,631,267 | 1,081,036,640.18 | 410.84 | ||
Millennium PowerTalen Energy (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Natural Gas | 744,039 | 289,891,346.78 | 389.62 | ||
Wheelabrator Millbury FacilityWheelabrator Environmental Systems (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste | 305,774 | 458,551,355.1 | 1,499.64 | ||
Milford Power LPStarwood Energy Group Global (100.00%) | Milford CDP | MA | Natural Gas | 147,170 | 69,356,423.92 | 471.27 | ||
SJA Solar LLC-Solterra Monastery CSGSJA Solar, LLC (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Solar | 74,221 | ||||
Univ of Massachusetts Medical CenterUniversity of Massachusetts Medical (100.00%) | Worcester | MA | Natural Gas | 65,862 | 30,031,172.24 | 455.97 | ||
NE Renewable Fitchburg, LLCNE Renewable Fitchburg, LLC (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Wood/Wood Waste Solids | 46,306 | 83,618,599.68 | 1,805.78 | ||
Fitchburg Gas RecoveryWM Renewable Energy LLC (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Landfill Gas | 34,769 | 20,129,220.6 | 578.94 | ||
Barrett PVBWC Stillwater River, LLC (50.00%)BWC French River, LLC (50.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Solar | 18,943 | ||||
Oakdale Power StationMassachusetts Water Res Auth (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Conventional Hydroelectric | 13,747 | ||||
Southbridge Landfill Gas-to-EnergySouthbridge Recycling and Disposal Park (100.00%) | Southbridge Town | MA | Landfill Gas | 11,723 | 6,233,976.61 | 531.77 | ||
Worcester LandfillWorcester DPW (100.00%) | Worcester | MA | Solar | 9,334 | ||||
Syncarpha Puddon II Hybrid CSGSyncarpha Puddon II, LLC (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Solar | 9,289 | ||||
West Street Solar 1 LLCAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Solar | 9,169 | ||||
BWC Lake Lashaway, LLC HybridAES Distributed Energy (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Solar | 9,100 | ||||
Syncarpha Puddon I Hybrid CSGSyncarpha Puddon I, LLC (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Solar | 8,913 | ||||
Happy Hollow CSG HybridHappy Hollow Solar Holdings, LLC (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Solar | 8,633 | ||||
DudleyAMP MA Dudley (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Solar | 8,480 | ||||
Williamsville Hybrid CSGWilliamsville Road LLC (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Solar | 8,473 | ||||
Syncarpha Northbridge II Hybrid CSGSyncarpha Northbridge II, LLC (100.00%) | Worcester County | MA | Solar | 8,402 |
Worcester County, Massachusetts Details
In Worcester County, Natural Gas makes up 76.81% of the fuel sources utilized in electricity production. Solar and Non-biogenic Municipal Solid Waste are also primary fuel sources in the county, with 14.14% and 3.59% of total electricity generation coming from each type, respectively. On average, the county's citizens emit 3,145.53 kilograms of CO2 emissions from the consumption of electricity, which makes it the 2264th highest polluting county in the US based on emissions per capita. A total of 2,714,365,828.32 kilograms of CO2 emissions are emitted from the county per year. There are 161 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%
* 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 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 | 252,750 |
| 2 | Constellation Energy | 105,275 |
| 3 | Unitil | 100,232 |
| 4 | Direct Energy | 46,206 |
| 5 | Dynegy Energy Services | 34,735 |
| 6 | Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations | 15,294 |
| 7 | Inspire Energy | 11,379 |
| 8 | First Point Power | 9,873 |
| 9 | Holden Municipal Light Department | 8,092 |
| 10 | Residents Energy | 7,051 |
How many electric companies offer service in Worcester County, Massachusetts?
Worcester County, Massachusetts is home to 46 electricity suppliers operating in the area.
How many power plants are within Worcester County, Massachusetts?
Worcester County, Massachusetts has 161 power plants generating electricity for the county and other surrounding areas.
