Source: Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. 2022. Massachusetts Household Heating Costs. Available at: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-household-heating-costs#comparing-heating-technologies-to-save-on-your-heating-bills-
Higher heating costs are predicted this winter by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources due to higher-than-average fuel and electricity prices. In the 2022/2023 Winter report, Massachusetts Household Heating Costs, the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources predicts electricity rates to be 40 cents per kWh in the Commonwealth, compared to 27 cents last winter. The report indicates that the exact changes to heating costs will vary based on the technology used to heat the home. For example, households using heat pumps pay one third of the cost of those using electric resistance heating (see Figure 2).
Source: Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. 2022. Massachusetts Household Heating Costs. Available at: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-household-heating-costs#comparing-heating-technologies-to-save-on-your-heating-bills-
In the wake of electricity price increases, Massachusetts’ electric utility National Grid announced a 64 percent jump in residential customers electric bills this winter. According to American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, low-income and BIPOC households already face higher energy burdens, making them particularly vulnerable to increases in energy bills. To help mitigate the impact of rising prices, National Grid launched a Winter Customer Savings Initiative, which helps with bill management and provides payment assistances programs. Eligible homeowners and renters may also receive help with their energy bills through Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program.
