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Massachusetts (MA) Residential Power Analysis

How Much Does It Cost to Run a Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton / 36,000 BTU) in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, running a Central Air Conditioner (3-Ton / 36,000 BTU) (3500W) costs an estimated $5.19 per day or $157.99 per month, based on the current average residential electricity rate of 28.54¢ per kWh.

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Hourly Cost $0.999 Per operating hour
Daily Cost $5.19 Based on 8h/day usage
Monthly Cost $157.99 ~553.6 kWh per month
Annual Cost $1895.91 Total yearly electric impact

How Massachusetts's Rates Compare to the U.S. National Average

The average residential electricity rate in Massachusetts is 28.54¢/kWh, which is 78.4% higher than the national benchmark of 16.0¢/kWh.

In Massachusetts $157.99 / month
U.S. National Average $88.57 / month

Because electricity costs in Massachusetts are above average, reducing the daily duty cycle or upgrading to an Energy Star certified model yields substantial annual savings.

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