Electric Bills By State: Where Does Massachusetts Rank?

If you pay your electric bill each month, you may notice it RISING. Where does Massachusetts rank when it comes to the average electric bill? I became curious and find a rank of electric bills by state, that I'll share.

According to one WCVB report, citing the higher prices of natural gas, which powers many electric companies, National Grid, says we should look for the price to DOUBLE starting November 1. If you do the math that's about a 64% increase.

I'm not an energy expert, but I'm becoming one. Starting in November MY solar panels will be installed. I was promised that my electric bill will disappear, replaced by a much smaller locked in monthly payment. That will go to pay off the solar panels. I'm happy to say that because my house has direct sunlight, I only need panels on the BACK roof. That should keep the curb appeal in the front. So you could imagine my delight. When I read about the 64% cost increase, it seems that I may have done this install just in time. Add to that if you install panels, you get a 30% tax credit. Once the panels are paid off, you get a federal credit each year.

So, let's take a look at the average electric bills by state according to Saveonenergy.com. 

The ranking means #1 is the lowest, #50 the highest. Where does our state rank?

Average bill:

$171.64

Rank

48

Average bill:

Rank

24

Average bill:

$145.71

Rank

38

Average bill:

$135.04

Rank

26

Average bill:

$153.12

Rank

Average bill:

$103.24

Rank

6

Average bill:

Rank

47

Average bill:

$125.07

Rank

17

Rank

45

Average bill

$173.18

Rank

49

Average bill

$240.63

Rank

50

Average bill

$107.15

Rank

7

Average bill

$119.76

Rank

14

Average bill

$140.98

32

Average bill

$135.03

Rank

25

Average bill

$131.66

Rank

21

Rank

34

Average bill

$165.86

Average bill

$131.73

Rank

23

Average bill

$136.66

Rank

29

Average bill

$144.06

Rank

36

Average bill

$121.88

Rank

16

Average bill

$117.41

Rank

Average bill

$141.53

Rank

33

Average bill

$146.39

Rank

39

Average bill

$100.47

Rank

2

Average bill

$121.86

Rank

15

Average bill

$131.36

Rank

20

Rank

30

Average bill

$117.54

Rank

13

Average bill

$101.10

Rank

4

Average bill

$131.72

Rank

22

Average bill

$123.23

Rank

Average bill

Average bill

$136.06

Rank

28

Average bill

$129.73

Rank

19

Average bill

$143.91

Rank

35

Average bill

$107.54

Rank

8

Average bill

$140.69

Rank

31

Average bill

$115.47

Rank

11

Average bill

43

Average bill

$152.89

Rank

40

Average bill

$153.16

Rank

42

Average bill

$88.36

Rank

1

Average bill

$114.76

Rank

10

Average bill

Rank

44

Average bill

$100.97

Rank

3

Average bill

$144.62

Rank

37

Average bill

$108.19

Rank

9

Average bill

$102.63

Rank

5