Smart Power Strip in New Bedford — $10/yr to Run (23.4¢/kWh)

Your smart power strip in New Bedford costs about $1/month at 23.4¢/kWh. See daily, monthly, and yearly costs, plus tips to cut your bill.

New Bedford, MA Electricity Rate

23.4¢/kWh

Utility: Eversource

+80% vs national avg

National avg: 13.0¢/kWh

Daily Cost

$0.03

0.1 kWh/day

Monthly Cost

$0.86

4 kWh/mo

Annual Cost

$10

44 kWh/yr

Lifetime (7yr)

$72

energy only

Monthly Cost Breakdown in New Bedford

PeriodkWhNew Bedford CostNational AvgDifference
Daily0.1$0.03$0.02+$0.01
Weekly0.8$0.20$0.11+$0.09
Monthly3.6$0.86$0.47+$0.38
Quarterly10.9$2.57$1.42+$1.14
Annual43.8$10.26$5.69+$4.57

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Daily

$0.03

Monthly

$0.86

Annual

$10

7-Year

$72

Energy Saving Tips for Smart Power Strip in New Bedford

  • New Bedford electricity rates are 80% above the national average — energy efficiency matters more here.
  • An ENERGY STAR Smart Power Strip in New Bedford saves ~$2/year compared to standard models.
  • A smart Smart Power Strip with scheduling optimization can save ~$10/year at New Bedford rates.
  • Cuts phantom load from all connected devices
  • Master outlet controls slave outlets
  • Use energy monitoring to identify vampires

ENERGY STAR Savings: Upgrading to an ENERGY STAR Smart Power Strip in New Bedford saves approximately $2/year at local rates — $14 over the appliance lifetime.

Smart Power Strip Cost in Other Massachusetts Cities

CityRateAnnual Costvs New Bedford
New Bedford (current)23.4¢$10
Boston27.8¢$12+$2
Worcester29.6¢$13+$3
Springfield29.2¢$13+$3
Cambridge26.9¢$12+$2
Lowell30.3¢$13+$3
Brockton21.0¢$9$-1
Quincy21.4¢$9$-1
Lynn21.5¢$9$-1

Smart Power Strip Energy Cost FAQ — New Bedford, MA

Understanding Smart Power Strip Energy Costs in New Bedford, MA

New Bedford is a mid-sized Massachusetts city where residential electricity rates from Eversource are shaped by regional energy supply and local demand patterns. Running a low-draw appliance like the Smart Power Strip (5W) at New Bedford's rate of 23.4¢/kWh costs approximately $10 per year — $5 more than the national average of $6.

Electricity in New Bedford is significantly more expensive than the national average — 80% higher. For a Smart Power Strip used 24 hours per day, this rate premium adds up to $5 in extra annual costs. Energy-efficient models and usage habits have an outsized impact in high-rate markets like this.

With a cost of living index of 102.5, New Bedford is near the national median. The Smart Power Strip's monthly cost of $0.86 represents a typical share of the average New Bedford electric bill of $211/month. Upgrading to an ENERGY STAR Smart Power Strip can cut energy use by up to 20%, saving approximately $2 per year at New Bedford rates.

New Bedford's moderate climate (avg 51°F) helps keep seasonal energy cost swings manageable for most appliances. A Smart Power Strip produces approximately 0.03 tons of CO2 annually at typical usage. New Bedford residents can reduce this footprint by choosing an ENERGY STAR certified unit, optimizing usage patterns, or investing in solar — see our solar savings calculator for New Bedford.

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