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.

Get Ready To Pay More

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.

Is Solar The Answer?

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?

• Alabama

  Average bill:

  $171.64

  Rank

  48

• Alaska

  Average bill:

  $133.86

  Rank

  24

• Arizona

  Average bill:

  $145.71

  Rank

  38

• Arkansas

  Average bill:

  $135.04

  Rank

  26

• California

  Average bill:

  $153.12

  Rank

  41

• Colorado

  Average bill:

  $103.24

  Rank

  6

• Connecticut

  Average bill:

  $166.16

  Rank

  47

• Delaware

  Average bill:

  $125.07

  Rank

  17

• Florida

  Average bill: $159.31

  Rank

  45

• Georgia

  Average bill

  $173.18

  Rank

  49

• Hawaii

  Average bill

  $240.63

  Rank

  50

• Idaho

  Average bill

  $107.15

  Rank

  7

• Illinois

  Average bill

  $119.76

  Rank

  14

• Indiana

  Average bill

  $140.98

  32

   

• Iowa

  Average bill

  $135.03

  Rank

  25

• Kansas

  Average bill

  $131.66

  Rank

  21

• Kentucky

  Average bill $142.07

  Rank

  34

   

• Louisiana

  Average bill

  $165.86

  46

• Maine

  Average bill

  $131.73

  Rank

  23

• Maryland

  Average bill

  $136.66

  Rank

  29

• Massachusetts

  Average bill

  $144.06

  Rank

  36

• Michigan

  Average bill

  $121.88

  Rank

  16

• Minnesota

  Average bill

  $117.41

  Rank

  12

• Mississippi

  Average bill

  $141.53

  Rank

  33

• Missouri

  Average bill

  $146.39

  Rank

  39

• Montana

  Average bill

  $100.47

  Rank

  2

• Nebraska

  Average bill

  $121.86

  Rank

  15

• Nevada

  Average bill

  $131.36

  Rank

  20

• New Hampshire

  Average bill $137.47

  Rank

  30

• New Jersey

  Average bill

  $117.54

  Rank

  13

• New Mexico

  Average bill

  $101.10

  Rank

  4

• New York

  Average bill

  $131.72

  Rank

  22

   

• North Carolina

  Average bill

  $123.23

  Rank

  Average bill

• North Dakota

  Average bill

  $136.06

  Rank

  28

• Ohio

  Average bill

  $129.73

  Rank

  19

• Oklahoma

  Average bill

  $143.91

  Rank

  35

• Oregon

  Average bill

  $107.54

  Rank

  8

• Pennsylvania

  Average bill

  $140.69

  Rank

  31

   

• Rhode Island

  Average bill

  $115.47

  Rank

  11

• South Carolina

  Average bill

  $154.15 Rank

  43

• South Dakota

  Average bill $135.33 Rank 27

• Tennessee

  Average bill

  $152.89

  Rank

  40

• Texas

  Average bill

  $153.16

  Rank

  42

• Utah

  Average bill

  $88.36

  Rank

  1

   

• Vermont

  Average bill

  $114.76

  Rank

  10

• Virginia

  Average bill

  $157.90

  Rank

  44

   

• Washington

  Average bill

  $100.97

  Rank

  3

• West Virginia

  Average bill

  $144.62

  Rank

  37

   

• Wisconsin

  Average bill

  $108.19

  Rank

  9

• Wyoming

  Average bill

  $102.63

  Rank

  5