NOAA Climate Analysis for 02108: HVAC Energy Demand
In 02108 (Beacon Hill / Downtown), summer cooling increases your kWh electric bill by 28% compared to the winter heating baseline.
Homes in this postal zone record an average of 800 Cooling Degree Days annually. High HVAC seasonal efficiency (SEER2 16+) and window tinting directly protect against top-tier summer rate charges.
Cooling Degree Days (CDD): 800
Reflects air conditioning runtime. Critical for managing peak electric bills.
Heating Degree Days (HDD): 5,600
Reflects winter furnace and heat pump energy consumption.
Assigned Utility Providers for ZIP 02108
Power Utility:
Eversource Energy (Boston)
Water Authority:
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC)
Natural Gas:
National Grid Massachusetts