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Suffolk County, Massachusetts Electricity Overview
Suffolk County is the 5th highest producing county out of 14 counties in the state when it comes to megawatt hours produced from renewable fuel sources.
Suffolk County uses non-renewable fuels to generate 0.09 megawatt hours per citizen, making them the 629th highest county in the country for non-renewable production per capita.
With 766,381 residents living within the county and 99,606.68 megawatt hours produced a year, Suffolk County has a per capita production of 0.13 megawatt hours. This is the 8 highest megawatt hour per capita amount in the state.
Non-renewable fuels are used in the production of 67.41% of the megawatt hours produced in Suffolk County, ranking it 565th in the nation out of 3230 counties for total megawatt hours generated from non-renewable fuel sources.
Suffolk County produces 490.05 megawatts from wind energy. That is enough to rank them 4th in Massachusetts out of 14 counties for electricity generation from wind power .
Suffolk County is home to over 766,381 citizens and produces 633.6 megawatt hours of electricity from solar sources, or 0 megawatt hour per capita. This ranks Suffolk County 423rd in the country out of 3230 counties for solar megawatt hours generated per capita.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Total Consumption
5,508,869 MWh
Consumption per Capita
7.19 MWh
ENERGY PRODUCTION
Total Production
99,607 MWh
Production from Renewable Energy
32,458 MWh
Production from Non-Renewable Energy
67,148 MWh
Production per Capita
0.13 MWh
EMISSIONS
CO2 Emissions
2,454,496,880 kg
CO2 Emissions per Capita
3,202.71 kg
Recent Electricity Rates and Production Changes in Boston
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Rates and Production Categories
Boston 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
- 38th in the state out of 253 cities
- The state rank has increased by 101 since last month
- The state rank has increased by 101 since April last year
- 17,862nd in the US out of 31,712 cities
- The national rank has dropped by 74 since last month
- The national rank has dropped by 2,570 since April last year
Boston, MA Electricity Overview
Residents living in Boston are paying an average residential electricity rate of 30.06 cents per kilowatt hour . This is higher than both the state and United States average prices of 28.43 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. The city ranks 2nd out of 256 cities in the state for total hydroelectric generation. The city's use of renewable fuels for electricity production totals 0.05 megawatt hours per resident.
Electricity consumption in Boston results in the release of 2,077,205,223.26 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is the largest emissions amount in the state out of 256 cities. More telling of the city's pollution reality is the per person CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,196.84 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in them being the 241st ranked city in Massachusetts for CO2 pollution emitted per capita. Natural Gas is the fuel of choice in Boston, with 61.72% of electricity production coming from the fuel source. Secondary fuels used during electricity generation include Other Biomass Gas at 27.10% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 5.70% of production. Boston has 2 electricity plants, which is the highest out of any city in Massachusetts.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Boston
Boston residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Boston, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregated Transit Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 25.26 | 125.24 | 18,441.21 | 4,657,426.98 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 20.21 | 126.05 | 83,358.47 | 16,850,797.6 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 24.26 | 152.55 | 15.09 | 3,661.17 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY |
Zips with electric coverage in Boston, Massachusetts include: 02151, 02124, 02128, 02135, 02130, 02136, 02127, 02125, 02131, 02446, 02121 and 24 other zip code(s).
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Revere, MA Electricity Overview
Residents living in Revere are paying an average residential electricity rate of 31.76 cents per kilowatt hour . This is higher than both the state and United States average prices of 28.43 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. With an estimated 1,003 residential customers, National Grid is the largest supplier in the city.
As the 21st worst ranked city out of 256 cities in Massachusetts, Revere releases 196,454,506.76 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 89th highest in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 3,235.42 kilograms of emissions per citizen. In Revere, there are no power generating plants. The citizens must depend on power generated outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Revere
Revere residential electric rates are highest in February and the highest average bill is in January.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Revere, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | City Production (MWh) | Residential Sales (MWh) | Residential Revenues ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggregated Transit Energy | ENERGY | |||||
| Alpha Gas and Electric | ENERGY | 25.26 | 125.24 | 18,441.21 | 4,657,426.98 | |
| Ambit Energy | ENERGY | 20.21 | 126.05 | 83,358.47 | 16,850,797.6 | |
| American Power & Gas | ENERGY | 24.26 | 152.55 | 15.09 | 3,661.17 | |
| Atlantic Energy | ENERGY |
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Chelsea, MA Electricity Overview
Residents living in Chelsea are paying an average residential electricity rate of 30.06 cents per kilowatt hour . This is higher than both the state and United States average prices of 28.43 and 16.12 cents per kilowatt hour, respectively. With an estimated 332 residential customers, Eversource Energy is the largest supplier in the city.
As the 39th worst ranked city out of 256 cities in Massachusetts, Chelsea releases 129,497,556.54 kilograms of CO2 emissions from electricity consumption. Additionally, the city ranks 89th highest in the state in pollution per citizen, which could be argued to be the more important metric. They average 3,235.42 kilograms of emissions per citizen. In Chelsea, there are no power generating plants. The citizens must depend on power generated outside of the city.
Average Residential Electricity Bills & Rates in Chelsea
Chelsea residential electric rates are highest in June and the highest average bill is in February.
Historical Electricity Rates:
Electric Companies With Service in Chelsea, Massachusetts
| Provider | Service Type | Residential Rate (¢) | Residential Average Bill ($) | 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 Chelsea, Massachusetts include: 02151, 02149, 02150
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Electricity Production in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Power Plants in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
| Plant | City/County | State | Primary Fuel Type | Production (MWh) | Emission (kg) | Emissions per MWh | Toxic Chemical Release | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gillette SBMCThe Gillette Company (100.00%) | Boston | MA | Natural Gas | 61,478 | 12,226,761.96 | 198.88 | ||
Deer Island Treatment PlantMassachusetts Wtr Rauth-Deer I (100.00%) | Boston | MA | Other Biomass Gas | 38,128.68 | 7,541,497.77 | 197.79 |
Suffolk County, Massachusetts Details
Electricity consumption in Suffolk County results in the release of 2,454,496,879.99 kilograms of CO2 pollution, which is 113th largest emissions amount in the United States out of 3230 counties and 4th highest in Massachusetts out of 14 counties. More telling of the county's pollution reality is the per citizen CO2 emission amount. Currently that amount stands at 3,202.71 kilograms of CO2 emissions, which results in the county being the 11th highest county in Massachusetts for CO2 emissions per capita. The county has 2 electricity plants, which is 331st highest in the US. In Suffolk County, Natural Gas makes up 61.72% of the fuel types used in electricity generation. Other fuels used include Other Biomass Gas at 27.10% and Distillate Fuel Oil at 5.70% of generation.
Providers In Each City in Suffolk County:
- Boston, Massachusetts:
- Eversource Energy: 100.00%
- Chelsea, Massachusetts:
- Eversource Energy: 100.00%
- Revere, Massachusetts:
- National Grid: 100.00%
- Winthrop Town, Massachusetts:
- National Grid: 100.00%
* City coverage generated based on government data. Always verify you can get service from the provider.
FAQ
Which electricity company is the largest supplier in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?
The largest electricity supplier in Suffolk County, Massachusetts by total revenue is Eversource Energy.
How many power plants are within Suffolk County, Massachusetts?
There are 2 active electricity plants located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
How many electric companies offer service in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?
There are 35 electricity companies offering service in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
What electricity companies offer service in Suffolk County, Massachusetts?
| County Customers Rank | Provider | Est. County Customers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eversource Energy | 9,277 |
| 2 | Constellation Energy | 4,143 |
| 3 | Direct Energy | 1,848 |
| 4 | National Grid | 1,373 |
| 5 | Dynegy Energy Services | 1,366 |
| 6 | Inspire Energy | 447 |
| 7 | First Point Power | 388 |
| 8 | Residents Energy | 277 |
| 9 | Clean Choice Energy | 265 |
| 10 | Provider Power Mass | 124 |
