Berkshire County, Massachusetts Electricity Rates & Statistics
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Berkshire County, Massachusetts Electricity Overview
Berkshire County averages 0.72 megawatt hours per person produced from renewable electricity sources, which is highest in Massachusetts.
Berkshire County comes in as the 769th highest pollution level due to electricity use out of 3230 counties in the United States, releasing 372,001,611.2 kilograms of CO2 gases.
With a population of 127,859 residents, Berkshire County is the 11th largest county by population in Massachusetts.
Of all US counties, Berkshire County is 307th in megawatt hours produced from wind turbines.
Consumers in Berkshire County, on average, pay $185.48 per month for residential electricity, compared to the state average bill of $161.68.
Berkshire County is the 6 highest producer of megawatt hours per capita out of 14 counties in the state, with a population of 127,859 and recent annual megawatt hour production of 92,591.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
919,071 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.19 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
92,591 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
92,591 MWh
Production per Capita
0.72 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
372,001,611 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
2,909.47 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Pittsfield
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Pittsfield Electricity Pricing Data
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Rate for April, 2024
30.42¢ per kWh
- 1.99% lower than last month
- 11.22% lower than April last year
- 3.11% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 79.89% higher than the US average
- 145th in the state out of 253 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 2 since April last year
- 29,561st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 251 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 159 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Rate
30.06¢ per kWh
- 1.05% lower than last month
- 1.77% higher than April last year
- 5.72% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 86.43% higher than the US average
- 146th in the state out of 253 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 29,841st in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has increased by 223 since last month
- The national rank has increased by 397 since April last year
Average Residential Bundled Electricity Bill for April, 2024
$154.04 per month
- 1.86% lower than last month
- 10.48% higher than April last year
- 2.15% higher than the Massachusetts average
- 36.62% higher than the US average
- 248th in the state out of 253 cities
- The state rank has dropped by 107 since last month
- The state rank has dropped by 105 since April last year
- 30,317th in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 2,266 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,199 since April last year
12 Month Rolling Average Residential Bundled Bill
$140.72 per month
- 0.87% higher than last month
- 3.62% higher than April last year
- 13.15% lower than the Massachusetts average
- 3.41% higher than the US average
- 139th in the state out of 253 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 17,963rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 175 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,671 since April last year
Pittsfield, MA Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Pittsfield are charged an average residential electricity rate of 30.06 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 5.72% above Massachusetts' average rate of 28.43 cents and 86.43% above the national average of 16.12 cents. There was a 1.19% drop in the average emissions per capita during the previous year. With an estimated 6,369 total residential customers, Eversource Energy is the largest electricity supplier in the city.
Pittsfield is the 30th highest ranked city in the state out of 256 when it comes to total emissions due to electricity consumption, with the city emitting 142,002,442.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions. Averaging 3,235.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per citizen, the city ranks 7th worst in Massachusetts for pollution per capita from electricity consumption. The city has one electricity plant.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Pittsfield
Pittsfield residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregated Transit Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 25.26 | 125.24 | 18,441.21 | 4,657,426.98 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 20.21 | 126.05 | 83,358.47 | 16,850,797.6 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 24.26 | 152.55 | 15.09 | 3,661.17 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY |
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North Adams, MA Electricity Overview
Citizens living in North Adams are charged an average residential electricity rate of 31.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.69% above Massachusetts' average rate of 28.43 cents and 96.96% above the national average of 16.12 cents. National Grid is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
North Adams' electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 42,138,068.12 kilograms, which is 81st highest amount in the state out of 256 cities. Additionally, the city ranks 89th worst in Massachusetts for emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 3,235.42 kilograms of emissions per citizen. There are no electricity producing plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in North Adams
North Adams residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in North Adams, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregated Transit Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 25.26 | 125.24 | 18,441.21 | 4,657,426.98 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 20.21 | 126.05 | 83,358.47 | 16,850,797.6 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 24.26 | 152.55 | 15.09 | 3,661.17 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY |
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Adams CDP, MA Electricity Overview
Citizens living in Adams CDP are charged an average residential electricity rate of 31.76 cents per kilowatt hour, which is 11.69% above Massachusetts' average rate of 28.43 cents and 96.96% above the national average of 16.12 cents. National Grid is the largest electricity supplier in the city based on total residential customers.
Adams CDP's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 18,474,229.8 kilograms, which is 111th highest amount in the state out of 256 cities. Additionally, the city ranks 7th worst in Massachusetts for emissions per person, which could be argued to be the more important statistic. They average 3,235.42 kilograms of emissions per citizen. There are no electricity producing plants in the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Adams CDP
Adams CDP residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Adams CDP, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregated Transit Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 25.26 | 125.24 | 18,441.21 | 4,657,426.98 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 20.21 | 126.05 | 83,358.47 | 16,850,797.6 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 24.26 | 152.55 | 15.09 | 3,661.17 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY |
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Electricity Production in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
Power Plants in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New England Wind LLCAvangrid (100.00%) | Berkshire County | MA | Wind | 61,071 | ||||
Berkshire Wind Power ProjectBerkshire Wind Power Cooperative Corp (100.00%) | Berkshire County | MA | Wind | 31,520 | ||||
Pittsfield Generating LP | Pittsfield | MA | Natural Gas | 19,276 | 9,610,960.36 | 498.6 |
Berkshire County, Massachusetts Details
Berkshire County's electricity use results in CO2 emissions totaling 372,001,611.2 kilograms, which is the 769th highest amount of any county in the country. A better measurement of pollution is the CO2 emissions per person in the county, which amounts to 2,909.47 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person per year. Using this calculation Berkshire County is the 14th highest polluting county in Massachusetts. Wind is the fuel of choice in Berkshire County, with 100.00% of electricity generation coming from the fuel source. Berkshire County has 3 power producing plants, which is 185th most in the United States.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest provider in Berkshire County, Massachusetts?
The largest electricity company in Berkshire County, Massachusetts by total revenue is Eversource Energy.
How many electric companies offer service in Berkshire County, Massachusetts?
Berkshire County, Massachusetts has 35 electricity providers serving consumers in the area.
How many power plants are located in Berkshire County, Massachusetts?
Berkshire County, Massachusetts is home to 3 power plants producing electricity for the county and surrounding areas.
Which electricity companies offer service in Berkshire County, Massachusetts?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eversource Energy | 141,760 |
| 2 | National Grid | 104,233 |
| 3 | Constellation Energy | 63,250 |
| 4 | Direct Energy | 28,220 |
| 5 | Dynegy Energy Services | 20,852 |
| 6 | Inspire Energy | 6,827 |
| 7 | First Point Power | 5,931 |
| 8 | Residents Energy | 4,232 |
| 9 | Clean Choice Energy | 4,038 |
| 10 | Provider Power Mass | 1,892 |
