Massachusetts
Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Franklin
January
$782highestFebruary
$640March
$390April
$331May
$282June
$274lowestJuly
$318August
$285September
$278October
$297November
$337December
$582Carbon Emissions
972 lbs CO₂
Monthly Usage
1,311 kWh
Franklin's energy comes from Natural Gas, Solar, Nuclear, Hydroelectric, Petroleum, and Wind. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 59% of Franklin's energy. Solar is the second largest source, making up 19%. Nuclear provides 15% of the energy in Franklin. Hydroelectric provides 5% of the energy in Franklin. Petroleum provides 2% of the energy in Franklin. Wind provides 1% of the energy in Franklin.
58%
Natural Gas
19%
Solar
15%
Nuclear
5%
Hydroelectric
2%
Petroleum
1%
Wind
Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.
684 kWh
Energy generated by average sized system
$15,822
Average system cost
(after federal incentive)
6 years
Payback period
Net metering policies in Franklin 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 Franklin. The following companies provide electricity plans in the city:
National Grid has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.
| Rate Name | Rate Type | Cost Per kWh |
| R-2 Low Income Residential Farm Discount | Fixed | 11¢ |
| R-2 Low Income Residential | Fixed | 16¢ |
| Regular Residential Rate | Fixed | 20¢ |
The price to compare for National Grid is 16.05¢. Rates are based on an estimated usage of 1,311 kWh per month.Update usage.
| Provider | Plan | Rate Per kWh | Plan Length | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation Energy | 6 Month Home Power Plan cheapestcheapest <12 months | 12.99¢ | 6 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 18 Month Home Power Plan cheapest 13+ months | 14.59¢ | 18 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 24 Month Home Power Plan | 14.69¢ | 24 months | Choose Plan | |
| Constellation Energy | 12 Month Green Home Power Plan cheapest renewablecheapest 12 months | 15.39¢ | 12 months | Choose Plan | |
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