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Massachusetts Electricity Rate

$0.2850 / kWh

US Rank: #4 most expensive

Comparison: +69.6% above US average ($0.168)

Market Status: ⚡ Deregulated (Retail Choice)

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Appliance Running Costs in Massachusetts

Calculated using Massachusetts's average residential rate of $0.2850 per kWh:

Appliance Active Power Hourly Cost Monthly Cost
1500W Space Heater 1500W $0.278 $66.69
Window AC (10,000 BTU) 1200W $0.188 $45.14
Portable Air Conditioner (12k BTU) 1350W $0.269 $64.64
Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton) 3500W $0.499 $134.66
Dehumidifier (50-Pint) 420W $0.078 $28.01
Gaming PC (Under Load) 550W $0.157 $18.81
Desktop PC (Office / Idle) 90W $0.026 $6.16
EV Level 1 Charger (120V / 12A) 1440W $0.410 $123.12
EV Level 2 Charger (240V / 32A) 7680W $2.189 $328.32
Modern Refrigerator (22 cu. ft.) 150W $0.017 $12.31
Chest Freezer 110W $0.016 $11.29
Electric Water Heater (50 Gal) 4500W $0.192 $138.51
Electric Clothes Dryer 3000W $0.641 $19.24
Pool Pump (Single Speed 1.5 HP) 1500W $0.428 $102.60
Hot Tub Heater 4000W $0.285 $205.20
Countertop Microwave 1100W $0.314 $2.82
Air Fryer / Convection Toaster 1700W $0.412 $6.18
Hair Dryer (High Heat) 1800W $0.513 $3.85
Bitcoin Miner (Antminer S19 Pro) 3250W $0.926 $666.90
Aquarium (Heater + Filter 55 Gal) 200W $0.029 $20.52
65-inch OLED TV (Active) 120W $0.034 $5.13
Entertainment Standby / Vampire Draw 35W $0.010 $7.18

Electricity Bill Factors in Massachusetts

While the statewide average is $0.2850/kWh, your actual cost may vary depending on municipal utility boundaries, investor-owned utility (IOU) delivery riders, and seasonal volumetric rate adjustments. Enter your exact 5-digit ZIP code on our homepage to resolve hyper-local utility rates.

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