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Massachusetts electricity rates in August 2018 averaged 20.86 cents per kilowatthour -- an estimated 57 percent more than the 13.30 cents per kilowatthour average rate in the U.S. overall in August 2018.[1]
Massachusetts natural gas rates in August 2018 averaged 16.41 dollars per thousand cubic feet -- an estimated 12 percent less than the 18.63 dollars per thousand cubic feet average rate in the nation overall in August 2018.[2]
Massachusetts solar energy averaged about 4.59 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) on an annual basis -- an estimated 23% more than the 3.73 kWh/m2/day generated at a low-output location in the U.S.[3]
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed new comprehensive legislation into law today, bringing multiple changes to solar energy in the state.
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The NREL recently assessed the state of solar in the U.S. and found that rooftop has the potential to power nearly two-fifths of the nation.
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Last year was a record-breaking one for solar power generation in the U.S., and 2016 looks to have an even brighter future, the SEIA said.
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Massachusetts has an estimated population of 6,547,629, which ranks 16th in the nation. [4]
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For more information about energy in Massachusetts, or to learn more about MA energy, visit the EIA.