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Hampden County, Massachusetts Electricity Overview
When calculating by total customers, Eversource Energy is the largest provider in Hampden County.
Hampden County ranks 357th out of 3230 counties in the nation in solar power generation, with 11,705 megawatt hours generated from solar power.
Hampden County produces 52.24% of its electricity from renewable fuels, or 0.03 megawatt hours per citizen a year.
The 10,699.43 megawatt hours of electricity created by non-renewable fuel types places Hampden County at 9th out of 14 counties in the state in non-renewable energy generation.
Hampden County had a 1.74% decrease in CO2 emissions per capita over the previous 12 months.
Renewable electricity fuel sources account for 52.24%, or 11,705 megawatt hours, of Hampden County's total energy production.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
3,314,037 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.19 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
22,404 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
11,705 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
10,699 MWh
Production per Capita
0.05 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
1,489,391,410 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,230.5 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Springfield
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Springfield 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
$140.72 per month
- 0.87% higher than last month
- 3.62% higher than April last year
- 13.15% lower than the Massachusetts average
- 3.41% higher than the US average
- 139th in the state out of 253 cities
- The state rank is the same since last month
- The state rank is the same since April last year
- 17,963rd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 175 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,671 since April last year
Springfield, MA Electricity Overview
Springfield's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 30.06 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 5.72% above Massachusetts' average rate of 28.43 cents, resulting in the city ranking 146th best for average electricity price out of 256 cities in Massachusetts. The city ranks 6th out of 256 cities in Massachusetts for total megawatt hours generated from sustainable fuel types with a total of 3,415 megawatt hours generated. The city is the 13th highest generating city out of 256 cities in the state, averaging 0.02 megawatt hours produced per citizen each year.
As the 4th worst ranked city out of 256 cities in the state, Springfield emits 496,904,734.18 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. This total also equates to a ranking of 238th worst in Massachusetts for emissions per citizen. Around 100.00% of electricity in Springfield comes from generation using Solar. There are 2 power producing plants in Springfield, which is the highest number of power plants in a city in the state.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Springfield
Springfield residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Springfield, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Springfield, Massachusetts include: 01109, 01020, 01108, 01104, 01013, 01028, 01106, 01118, 01119, 01105, 01107 and 5 other zip code(s).
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Chicopee, MA Electricity Overview
Chicopee's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 17.86 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 37.18% lower than Massachusetts' average price of 28.43 cents, resulting in the city ranking 15th out of 256 cities in Massachusetts for best average electricity price. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Chicopee average is 8.48% less at $126.32 per month. Chicopee Electric Light has an estimated 25,188 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city.
As the 23rd worst ranked city out of 256 cities in the state, Chicopee emits 180,005,647.86 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 3,235.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 89th worst in Massachusetts for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Chicopee have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chicopee
Chicopee residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chicopee, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Chicopee, Massachusetts include: 01020, 01013, 01022
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Westfield, MA Electricity Overview
Westfield's average residential electricity rate per kilowatt hour is 19.28 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 32.20% lower than Massachusetts' average price of 28.43 cents, resulting in the city ranking 21st out of 256 cities in Massachusetts for best average electricity price. The US average monthly residential electric bill is $138.02, while the Westfield average is 6.32% less at $129.3 per month. Westfield Gas and Electric has an estimated 17,705 residential customers, more than any other supplier who operates in the city.
As the 37th worst ranked city out of 256 cities in the state, Westfield emits 132,399,725.39 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity use. Averaging 3,235.42 kilograms of CO2 emissions per person, the city ranks 89th worst in Massachusetts for emissions per capita. Electricity companies who provide service in Westfield have to rely on electricity produced in neighboring communities and rural areas, since no electricity production occurs in the city limits.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Westfield
Westfield residential electric rates are highest in March and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Westfield, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 |
Zips with electric coverage in Westfield, Massachusetts include: 01085, 01077, 01086
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Electricity Production in Hampden County, Massachusetts
Power Plants in Hampden County, Massachusetts
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden County | MA | Distillate Fuel Oil | 11,106 | 8,112,938.37 | 730.5 | |||
Southwick Solar PVEversource Energy (100.00%) | Hampden County | MA | Solar | 8,290 | ||||
Cottage Street Solar FacilityWestern Massachusetts Electric Company (100.00%) | Springfield | MA | Solar | 3,415 |
Hampden County, Massachusetts Details
Hampden County has 3 power plants, which is 110th most in the nation. Solar is the primary fuel in Hampden County, with 52.24% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Distillate Fuel Oil and Natural Gas make up 29.08% and 18.68% of production, respectively. Electricity use in Hampden County results in the release of 1,489,391,409.83 kilograms of CO2 pollution per year, which is 8th largest amount in the state out of 14 counties. Additionally, the county ranks 10th highest in Massachusetts in emissions per capita, which could be argued to be the more important metric.
Providers In Each City in Hampden County:
- Agawam Town, Massachusetts:
- Eversource Energy: 100.00%
- Chicopee, Massachusetts:
- Chicopee Electric Light: 100.00%
- Holyoke, Massachusetts:
- Holyoke Gas and Electric: 100.00%
- Palmer Town, Massachusetts:
- National Grid: 100.00%
- Springfield, Massachusetts:
- Eversource Energy: 100.00%
- West Springfield Town, Massachusetts:
- Eversource Energy: 100.00%
- Westfield, Massachusetts:
- Westfield Gas and Electric: 100.00%
* 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 Hampden County, Massachusetts?
The largest electricity supplier in Hampden County, Massachusetts by megawatt hours sold is Constellation Energy.
How many power plants are in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
There are 3 power plants in Hampden County, Massachusetts
How many electric companies offer service in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
Hampden County, Massachusetts has 40 electricity providers serving customers in the area.
What electricity companies offer service in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eversource Energy | 94,643 |
| 2 | National Grid | 43,391 |
| 3 | Constellation Energy | 42,230 |
| 4 | Chicopee Electric Light | 25,190 |
| 5 | Direct Energy | 18,842 |
| 6 | Holyoke Gas and Electric | 17,933 |
| 7 | Westfield Gas and Electric | 17,705 |
| 8 | Dynegy Energy Services | 13,922 |
| 9 | Inspire Energy | 4,558 |
| 10 | First Point Power | 3,960 |
