Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Boston
January
$621highestFebruary
$526March
$359April
$316May
$250lowestJune
$261July
$303August
$269September
$250lowestOctober
$274November
$301December
$449Carbon Emissions
854 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,152 kWh
Boston's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 54% of Boston's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 26%. Nuclear provides 14% of the energy in Boston. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Boston. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Boston.
54%
Natural Gas
26%
Solar
14%
Nuclear
5%
Hydroelectric
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
634 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,320
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Boston can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.
There are a variety of electricity plans available to residents of Boston. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
Eversource Energy - Massachusetts has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| Residential Space Heating (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 21¢ |
| Residential Space Heating (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 18¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Service Area) | Fixed | 22¢ |
| Residential Rate (Cambridge/Greater Boston/South Shore Service Area) | Fixed | 19¢ |
The price to compare for Eversource Energy - Massachusetts is 13.35¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,152 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan - BE cheapestcheapest <12 months | 12.99¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
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